Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre, University of Bath

The Powertrain & Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC) is part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and one of the leading UK university groups focusing on powertrain systems, engine, transmission and vehicle related research.

PVRC's combined expertise is well founded and built on practical experience, and backed by state-of-the art experimental facilities. This is coupled with bespoke analysis, systems modeling and simulation capability. PVRC's core areas of research expertise are in:

• Powertrain and vehicle systems: evaluation, control and modelling
• Powertrain research
• Predictive and simulation capabilities
• Calibration methodologies
• Vehicle research 
• Thermal systems research

The Centre also possesses state of the art facilities including:

• Chassis dynamometer
• Dynamic engine research cells
• InterSyn advanced transmission research facility
• Emmissions measurement
• Control, simulation and rapid prototyping

PVRC has successfully worked with industry for many years and is well aware of customer needs. It strives to offer advanced capability and an unfettered approach to solving real problems.

For more information visit the PVRC website.