Powertrain control system
We are developing the necessary software to control the powertrain (engine, electric motor, clutch, transmission) that is the core of the automobile.
Powertrain control system definition
Powertrain is a generic term for devices that efficiently transmit the rotational energy generated by the engine to the drive wheel. Specifically, it refers to engines, electric motors, clutches, transmissions, etc.
Running, bending and stopping are all very important parts of the car, as they are carried out through the powertrain.
Recently, countermeasures against the climate crisis (=global warming) have been progressing.
The government has declared it will aim for carbon neutrality, which will reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The automotive industry has also announced that it will realize 100% electric vehicles cars by 2035, and put all the efforts to turn automobiles into EVs.
As automobile become IoT (Internet of Things), the cyberattacks issues have occurred.
In the case a cyberattack causes a malfunction in a car’s control system, it will not only cause serious accidents but also harm people in the surroundings.
Automotive cybersecurity measures to ensure the safety of automobiles are essential.
Development and demonstration experiments are underway in Japan, with the aim of fully automatic operation by 2025.
Powertrain types
Engine
The driving force behind a car’s drive. There are various types of engine such as gasoline engines, diesel engines, reciprocating engines, etc.
Electric motor
It is similar to the engine. Compared to the engine, the energy efficiency is optimized, there is low sound, the structure is simple, etc
It has its own characteristics. A car equipped with an electric motor is called an electric vehicle (EV).
Transmission
It is responsible for shifting engine power to appropriate torque and rotational speed.
Clutch
It is installed between the engine and the transmission, and it is responsible for transferring and blocking engine power to the tire during start, stop, and shift.
The future of the powertrain
The automotive industry faces a variety of challenges, including environmental and energy issues.
More than 100 years have passed since 1886 when the world’s first gasoline-powered car appeared, and we are now entering a period of great change.
In the future, not only convenience, but also environmental and safety efforts will be important.
We can help you in a total way that best suits your challenges and needs.
Case study
Engine control software development
Transmission control software development
Inverter control software development
Control software development for hybrid vehicles
Cyber security
AUTOSAR-compliant software development
Automotive SPICE-compliant software development
Functional safety (ISO 26262) compliant software development
