Some of our Current Motorsport Projects
Formula E - Team ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport and ITK Engineering
Being exclusive software partner of the ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport team in the FIA Formula E Championship, ITK Engineering is developing the entire software package for the vehicles of Lucas di Grassi and Daniel Abt. In addition to the transmission management system, ITK develops the complete control of the powertrain – including the energy strategy and the battery management system, and the cockpit human-machine interface for display of energy data. ITK is responsible for the whole development cycle – from requirements engineering, through development, verification and validation as well as integration into the vehicle, to trackside support during test runs and racing events. Consistent application of a model-based development approach, as well as verification and validation in early development stages on ITK’s own HiL test benches (hardware-in-the-loop), enables the realization of new functions within the extremely tight development cycles typical in motorsports.
“In Formula E, the software and the powertrain must operate in total harmony, so that our driver can rely one hundred percent on everything – that’s the key to success in this racing championship. With ITK Engineering, we have the perfect partner alongside us – not just for developing the software, but also for continuous setting and ongoing development, as well as trackside support. In motorsports, reliability, precision and the spirit of innovation are required – values that ITK and ABT both share”, says Hans-Juergen Abt, managing director of ABT Sportsline.
A Strong Team - Audi Sport and ITK Engineering
As a technical partner, we've supported Audi Sport until 2016 during their development of the R18 e-tron quattro for years – the winning car of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2012, 2013 and 2014. We were involved in various areas including the drivetrain algorithm design, energy management, vehicle dynamics, simulation, and verification and validation.
Our Services
- ECU Development
- Engine Control
- Transmission Development
- Hybrid Systems
- Battery Management Systems
- Energy Recovery Systems (KERS)
- Operating Strategies
- On-Board Power Management
- Driving Dynamics Control
- Telematics
- Diagnostics and Data Management
- Performance Simulation and Performance Analysis
- Integrated Simulation Environments for Early Verification and Validation - Based on Measured Data or Course Simulations
