Stellantis unveiled its Moving Ground Plane (MGP) technology, which can now measure and reduce airflow resistance from wheels and tires.
The upgrade to the company’s innovative aero-acoustic wind tunnel simulates real-world travel while allowing test vehicles to remain static.
The new technology, installed following a $29.5 million investment, will now be able to measure and reduce airflow resistance from wheels and tires, improving electric-vehicle range. It’s expected to account for up to 10% of total real-world aerodynamic drag.Mark Champine, senior vice president and head of North America engineering technical centers, range is a core consideration for customers who are transitioning to cleaner mobility through battery power.
The company claimed that optimizing aerodynamic efficiency is significant to boost the driving range of electrified vehicles on a single charge. This enhancement will lead to improved efficiency and benefit customers with longer EV ranges. It will also help reduce battery sizes, which in turn could lead to cost and weight savings.The upgrade to the company’s innovative aero-acoustic wind tunnel simulates real-world travel while allowing test vehicles to remain static.
Champine highlighted that an electric vehicle’s range is increased by improved aerodynamics, which can also lead to potential reduction in battery-size.
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