Tyre Development
Tyres are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road (or other surface), and they are responsible for producing all driver control forces. As such, their impact is far-reaching, including everything from safety to handling performance, ride quality and fuel efficiency.
Automotive and tyre manufacturers rely upon rigorous, cooperative testing programmes to validate tire fitments for particular vehicles. Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulation directly supports these efforts by providing a virtual test driving environment that can reduce or eliminate tyre protype rounds, thus saving time and costs, and supporting sustainability initiatives through reduced resource consumption.
