CHEVROLET
Like pretty much most other car companies, Chevrolet sees an all-electric future. But it’s not just about lithium-ion batteries and driving range, it’s about future vehicle driving dynamics as well. And fittingly enough, it’s no less than the sensational all-new mid-engined Corvette that’s showing the way. America’s iconic sports car was developed with General Motors state-of-the-art Driver-in-the-Loop simulator.
The simulator combines two technologies: a real-time computer (with vehicle hardware) and a driving simulator. The real-time computer runs the simulation of the virtual vehicle and enables the addition of vehicle software, electronic control units, and traditional suspension components.
The driving simulator allows Chevrolet engineers to drive and test the real-time computer simulation and added hardware system on a virtual track, just like they would with a physical prototype.
Leveraging the Driver-in-the-Loop technology and applying lessons from testing dynamics on vehicles like the Corvette maximizes the capabilities of GM’s EV products. These technical innovations in both simulation and real vehicle testing set the stage for the next generation of performance. With GM’s bold corporate vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, the simulation capability delivered for the Corvette is applied to the company’s future EV portfolio.