VI-grade announced the installation of its HyperDock cockpit at Multimatic’s Vehicle Dynamics Center in Novi, Michigan, marking the first HyperDock deployment in North America.
The system upgrades Multimatic’s existing DiM250 driving simulator into a full-spectrum simulation platform capable of evaluating vehicle dynamics and NVH performance within a single environment.
The installation has relevance for electric vehicle (EV) development, where mass distribution, battery placement, and torque delivery characteristics significantly influence ride, handling, and noise behavior.
EV platforms introduce unique NVH challenges due to reduced powertrain masking noise, increased structural stiffness requirements, and high-frequency excitation from electric drivetrains.
The HyperDock cockpit is an ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber system engineered to increase structural stiffness, reduce inertia, and improve actuator response. By replacing the traditional top disk with a direct actuator interface and integrating vibro-acoustic feedback, the system enables higher-fidelity assessment of chassis tuning, ride comfort, handling balance, and noise-and-vibration characteristics.
For EV programs in particular, simulation tools that combine vehicle dynamics and NVH development are increasingly important. Battery mass, low center of gravity, and regenerative braking strategies alter vehicle response characteristics, while the absence of combustion noise elevates sensitivity to road and structural inputs. A simulator capable of reproducing dynamic and acoustic feedback allows engineers to evaluate these interactions earlier in the development cycle.
With the HyperDock integration, Multimatic expands its ability to conduct immersive, human-in-the-loop development across road and performance vehicle applications, including EV platforms where ride and NVH refinement are critical differentiators.
To mark the installation, VI-grade and Multimatic will host an open house on March 11, 2026, at the Multimatic Vehicle Dynamics Center in Novi, Michigan. Invited attendees will be able to view the HyperDock cockpit and review full-spectrum simulation workflows. Registration is free with details available here.
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