Viritech Launches Full Function, Versatile, Vehicle Control System For FCEVs
A flexible and full function vehicle control software system which is available in software only form or on hardware ready to integrate.
Simulink compatible software, or ready to integrate vehicle hardware
Complete vehicle control solution for single fuel cell vehicles
Includes fuel cell module control, cooling control, energy management, DC/DC converter control and HVIL/Safety Systems
Includes Tri-Volt™ energy management
Available immediately for prototype and development vehicles
London, 13 February 2024
Viritech, the leading hydrogen powertrain solutions provider, today launches its Vehicle Control Solution for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). A flexible and full function vehicle control software system which is available in software only form or on hardware ready to integrate and includes Tri-Volt energy management. The solution allows for rapid build and deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles by providing a complete set of software blocks for the management and control of the vehicle and its sub systems.
The Vehicle Control System includes:
- Tri-Volt™ Energy Management: Viritech’s patented energy management system, which forms a dedicated energy management component providing analysis, status and performance calculations to optimise energy deployment on vehicle.
- Torque Control: Optimised for human/machine interaction to optimise feel and feedback when power is requested by the vehicle operator.
- Fuel Cell Control: Enabling interface and integration of many on fuel cell controllers to the vehicle control system, supporting control of running modes, output/set point and general control strategy.
- Cooling Control: Including discrete control and calibration of pump, fan, and DC motors to manage fuel cell cooling, battery cooling, general heat exchanger integration, with specific PID controls for FC Coolant system.
The Vehicle Control System is designed to allow OEMs, Tier-1s and those engaged in vehicle R&D to build and run fuel cell vehicles immediately, significantly reducing development time when integrating fuel cells with batteries and the e-machine/inverter on any type of vehicle. Whilst the launch variant is designed for prototype and development vehicles, Viritechs engineering services team can develop this base system into a production / homologated vehicle solution as required.
The launch of the Vehicle Control System continues Viritech’s program to deliver high performance, volume production compatible, enabling technologies for zero emission vehicles, providing a clear path from prototypes to production vehicle for OEMs and Tier-1s.
For further information please visit: www.viritech.co.uk/vcs
Timothy Lyons, CEO of Viritech said, “We are particularly delighted to announce the launch of our Vehicle Control Solution for FCEVs today, as it is also the first release of Viritech’s patented Tri-Volt energy management system, and further demonstration of Viritech’s commitment to be the leading provider of high-performance enabling technologies for OEMs and Tier-1s as they tackle the challenges of delivering the next generation of zero emission vehicles.”
About Viritech
Viritech is a cleantech company which develops world-leading hydrogen powertrain solutions for the automotive, aerospace, marine and distributed power sectors.
Focussing initially on areas where hydrogen powertrains offer immediate opportunities for adoption, the company currently offers solutions for high-performance cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy goods vehicles. This will be followed by applications for marine, aerospace, off-highway, and rail.
Viritech also offers a growing range of industry leading energy management products and powertrain integration engineering services.
For more information, please visit www.viritech.co.uk.
