HBK and VI-grade will host the Smart Prototypes Summit 2026 – North America on September 15 and 16, 2026, at the Multimatic Vehicle Dynamics Center in Novi, Michigan. The two-day event will focus on simulation-driven development, physical testing, … [Read more...]
Driver-in-the-Loop simulator supports EV performance and NVH
VI-grade has completed installation of its DiM500 Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator at Bridgestone’s R&D Centre near Rome, Italy, supporting the company’s digital tire development efforts for electric vehicle (EV) and internal combustion … [Read more...]
Rethinking EV development through integrated simulation
Electric vehicles (EVs) introduce architectural, dynamic, and acoustic challenges that differ fundamentally from internal combustion platforms. Battery mass, motor torque characteristics, structural loading, and high frequency noise, vibration, and … [Read more...]
Enhanced software tools expand capabilities for EV and ADAS development
VI-grade has released version 2026.1 of its simulation software portfolio, including VI-CarRealTime, VI-DriveSim, VI-NVHSim, and VI-WorldSim. The new suite delivers updated modeling, testing, and analysis capabilities across the company’s simulation … [Read more...]
New partnership to advance electrified powertrains
VI-grade, part of HBK’s Virtual Test Division, has entered into a partnership with MoBeLIV, a specialist in electric drive simulation. Under the agreement, HBK and its affiliates, including VI-grade, will act as resellers of MoBeLIV software … [Read more...]
Simulation tools advance hybrid and EV design with faster validation
VI-grade, a provider of human-centric, simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, announced that Czinger Vehicles has implemented VI-CarRealTime, VI-grade’s real-time vehicle simulation environment, to support the virtual development of its … [Read more...]
New motion simulator supports high-fidelity EV testing
VI-grade has introduced the HexaRev Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator, a compact hexapod-based motion platform developed to support vehicle dynamics testing in highly dynamic driving scenarios. The system is designed to evaluate critical conditions … [Read more...]
Real-time simulation streamlines braking system development
VI-grade, a provider of simulation-driven vehicle development tools, announced that Brembo, a provider of braking systems, has implemented its VI-CarRealTime platform as part of its control software development process. The deployment took place at … [Read more...]
Cloud-based platform reduces simulation time for complex vehicle models
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 … [Read more...]
Mark your calendars: 2025 Zero Prototypes Summit to be held live and online
VI-grade, a global provider of human-centric, simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, announced the final agenda for the 2025 ZERO PROTOTYPES Summit, to be held May 13th to 15th, 2025, at the VI-grade SimCenter in Udine, Italy. This annual … [Read more...]
New simulation platform for integrated vehicle dynamics
VI-grade, a provider of simulation-driven vehicle development tools, has upgraded the DiM250 driving simulator at Applus+ IDIADA’s Santa Oliva facility to extend its capabilities into high-frequency vibration and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) … [Read more...]
New platform supports EV testing with high-performance simulation
VI-grade, a provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, has launched AutoHawk Extreme, the most advanced configuration of its XiL simulation platform to date, powered by Concurrent Real-Time technology. Designed for … [Read more...]











