For electric/hybrid propulsion, the Intelligent Energy Management System continuously monitors and adjusts power delivery to optimize energy distribution. This maximizes battery efficiency and vehicle performance. By effectively recovering energy and balancing its distribution, the system extends driving range and enhances overall resilience, supporting the needs of next-generation electric vehicles.
Regarding the electronics domain,the solution enhances the intelligence and integration of vehicle systems, by facilitating seamless communication between all components and systems. Data exchanges occur over robust communication protocols – from CAN to Ethernet – enabling direct management of sensors and actuators. This ensures smooth operation, higher system responsiveness and greater adaptability to evolving vehicle environments.
Development of a digital twin application allows for precise virtual modeling of every vehicle subsystem, including electronics, electromechanics, thermodynamics and hydraulics. By creating fully virtualized car models, automakers can iterate faster, test more efficiently and bring advanced vehicles to market sooner and more confidently.
Giovanni Mastrangelo, Head of R&D for Marelli's Propulsion business said:"Intelligent energy management is the central challenge facing today’s electric and hybrid vehicle development. At Marelli, we address this by delivering solutions that not only optimize energy flow across thermal, electric and propulsion domains, but also minimize losses and recover excess thermal energy. Through our digital twin and decoupled software approach, we empower our customers to reduce development timelines, gain flexibility, and accelerate adoption of cutting-edge technologies, driving the future of sustainable and efficient mobility."