VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, announced the launch of VI-DataDrive Cloud, the first release in its broader VI-DataDrive ecosystem. VI-DataDrive Cloud is a cloud-based simulation and data processing platform designed to reduce run times for complex vehicle models while enabling more collaborative and scalable engineering workflows.
The platform is particularly valuable for electric vehicle (EV) development, where system-level integration and rapid scenario testing are critical.
VI-DataDrive Cloud supports VI-grade’s Zero Prototype Lab approach, where physical prototypes are increasingly replaced by digital twins powered by cloud and AI technologies. Developed with HBK’s Digital Solution Group, the platform addresses the limitations of local simulation.
By leveraging scalable cloud infrastructure, it runs multiple VI-CarRealTime instances in parallel, accelerating Max Performance simulations, DOEs, and model diagnostics. This makes it feasible to execute studies that would otherwise be time-prohibitive, especially in vehicle dynamics development and system-level investigations. The system supports models with full plugin, FMU, and actuator extensions, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of development toolchains, including integration with Continuous Integration (CI) workflows.
In addition to scalable simulation execution, VI-DataDrive Cloud includes a customizable post-processing environment. Results can be visualized online, downloaded for local analysis, and shared across engineering teams. Hierarchical user and team management enables secure collaboration, with role-based access control and support for standard enterprise data security protocols.
The platform runs on high-performance cloud infrastructure and is designed for broad applicability across OEM and supplier environments. It allows engineers to expand the scope of Investigation Mode DOEs, analyze Max Performance events over extended track simulations, and accelerate development across complex testing scenarios.
The solution will be demonstrated at the 2025 ZERO Prototypes Summit in Udine, Italy, and featured in a technical presentation by its first customer.
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