Garrett Motion Launches Predictive Control Software with Hyundai Motor Company
June 17 2021 - 08:30AM
Garrett Motion Inc. (Nasdaq: GTX), a leading
differentiated technology provider for the automotive industry,
today announced it has launched a new software solution focused on
Model-Based Predictive Control (MPC) technology with Hyundai Motor
Company (HMC).
Garrett’s advanced MPC technology is able to predict and
preemptively optimize how a system operates in real-world
conditions, enabling all types of light and commercial vehicles,
whether ICE, hybrid, battery electric, or hydrogen fuel cell
powered, to improve performance, efficiency and reliability.
Despite its potential, MPC has been rarely used in the automotive
industry primarily due to the complexity of its implementation and
computational requirements. However, Garrett created a solution to
overcome these challenges by providing a complete toolchain to make
the implementation and deployment of the technology much faster and
straightforward, allowing efficient implementation on current and
future vehicle platforms. The rollout of Garrett’s embedded MPC for
use in HMC’s passenger vehicles is another fundamental step in
bringing this technology to the global automotive industry for all
types of vehicles.
The launch by Garrett encompasses Hyundai's all-new i20 N and is
expected to include other vehicle models equipped with HMC’s new
1.6-liter turbocharged engine. Garrett’s next-generation software
enables OEMs to optimize vehicle performance and deliver superior
fuel economy and emissions by predictively optimizing boost control
and health management control. It has been integrated within the
existing electronic control unit (ECU) and comes with a calibration
tool that empowers OEMs to configure and calibrate Garrett’s
software to realize breakthrough results in performance as well as
reduced development efforts and costs.
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“The mass deployment of our predictive control technology in
HMC’s passenger vehicles further expands our longstanding
partnership with the global automaker and demonstrates our ongoing
success in leveraging Garrett’s core competencies to deliver
innovative software solutions,” said Craig Balis, Garrett Senior
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. “The use of our MPC
technology is key to maximizing the benefits in terms of vehicle
performance and energy management while employing prognostic and
smart diagnostic tools to monitor in real-time the vehicle’s health
status. At Garrett, we have built a rich technology portfolio based
on our proven expertise in automotive engineering and unwavering
commitment to continuous innovation. The success we have achieved
in bringing cutting-edge technologies from the laboratory to the
market underscores our strategic investments in developing our
product pipeline and expanding our in-house capabilities. We
continue to receive new business awards in the electrical and
software domains as we maintain our focus on strengthening
Garrett’s technology leadership and addressing the needs of a
rapidly evolving industry.”
Yong Wha Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Powertrain
Performance Development Center at HMC, stated, “We are pleased to
broaden our partnership with Garrett with the implementation of the
company’s proprietary advanced control software in our all-new i20
N. By applying physics-based model predictive controls, we
streamlined the automotive design process, reducing our
experimentation and calibration efforts. Additionally, Garrett’s
sophisticated software tools enable us to optimize powertrain
performance under robust conditions and manage energy consumption.
These unique additions help our new generation 1.6-litre turbo GDi
flat power engine deliver greater fuel efficiency and cleaner
emissions as well as an enhanced driver experience. HMC is proud to
offer its customers dynamic technology innovations combining high
performance with sustainability.”
Full Suite of Advanced Controls & System
Optimization Software Garrett has a comprehensive library
of modular model-predictive controls that can be used at the
vehicle and powertrain supervisor level or at a sub-system level.
With the use of its own optimization algorithms that allow this
complex technology to be efficiently integrated into existing ECUs,
Garrett provides MPC technologies for light and commercial vehicles
across numerous applications, including:
- Boost and airpath control and health management for
turbocharged ICE and hybrid vehicles
- Predictive energy and thermal management for hybrid, battery
electric and fuel cell vehicles
- Custom controls and monitoring software for other complex
automotive systems
Garrett’s unparalleled expertise in handling multivariable
controls in increasingly complex vehicle systems throughout all
real-world conditions provides OEMs with a single turnkey solution
for energy management and powertrain optimization as well as
overall vehicle health management for all types of vehicles.
Additional information on Garrett’s advanced controls and system
optimization software is available on the company’s website and can
be found here.
About Garrett Motion Inc.Garrett Motion is a
differentiated technology leader, serving customers worldwide for
more than 65 years with passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle,
aftermarket replacement and performance enhancement solutions.
Garrett’s cutting-edge technology enables vehicles to become safer,
more connected, efficient and environmentally friendly. Our
portfolio of turbocharging, electric boosting and automotive
software solutions empowers the transportation industry to redefine
and further advance motion. For more information, please visit
www.garrettmotion.com.
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