Effizienter, methodenbasierter Entwurf von Fahrzeugkonzepten mit Hilfe des DRIVE Toolkits

The following paper presents new software in the form of an Excel based toolkit capable of evaluating numerous vehicle configurations based on user input and state-of-the-art data. The toolkit includes six innovative technical sizing tools and introduces a new level of accessibility to the user, providing them with instant information that quantifies and summarizes a particular choice or decision. In doing so, “DRIVE!” significantly reduces the complexity involved in determining the best solution for a given vehicle parameter. The six tools cover a wide range of vehicle design. These include the evaluation of suspension, drive, and full vehicle package design as well as material selection. In order to provide the user with reliable results, the data that is behind the tools, was carefully researched and refined to assure its accuracy and relevance. Due to the intelligent implementation of the software and the easy-to-use interface it can be applied for all road vehicles.