Innovation
In the ever-evolving landscape of automotive engineering, Applus+ IDIADA stands at the forefront of innovation. Our vision is clear: to pioneer sustainable mobility solutions that redefine the way we drive and move, making our planet a greener and safer place.
With over 30 years of experience in vehicle development and validation, IDIADA has cultivated a deep understanding of the automotive sector's challenges and opportunities. Our teams of expert engineers and researchers work in close collaboration with industry partners, fostering an ecosystem that continuously drives innovation forward.
What truly distinguishes our approach is our holistic perspective on innovation. We recognize that meaningful progress in the automotive industry emerges from carefully balancing three critical elements:
- Technological advancement
- Environmental responsibility
- Human-centric design
This philosophy guides every aspect of IDIADA’s research and development efforts, ensuring that our innovations serve a greater purpose in creating sustainable, safe, and efficient mobility solutions.
A Three-Pillar Innovation Strategy
Our innovation strategy is proactively aligned with global automotive trends and future mobility needs. Through strategic partnerships with automotive manufacturers, technology suppliers, and research institutions, we create powerful synergies that amplify our capabilities and accelerate the development of next-generation solutions. This collaborative approach enables us to actively invest in emerging technologies and methodologies that effectively address key industry challenges, from environmental sustainability to autonomous driving safety.
As we navigate the complex challenges facing today's automotive industry, our comprehensive approach to innovation uniquely positions us for success. Our path forward is guided by three essential pillars:
- Decarbonization
- Connectivity, Automation, and Safety
- Virtualization and Digital Transformation
These pillars serve as the fundamental framework through which we channel our innovative efforts, ensuring that every development contributes meaningfully to the future of mobility.
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Decarbonization | News
Applus+ IDIADA Unveils Hydrogen Vehicle Testing FacilityIn a significant move towards sustainable automotive innovation, Applus+ IDIADA has unveiled a state-of-the-art hydrogen vehicle testing facility. This is one of only a handful in Europe and represents a major leap forward in the company's commitment to staying ahead of industry needs and adapting to the evolving automotive landscape. -
Connectivity and Automation | News
Driver Engagement: Applus+ IDIADA’s Human Factors team conduct driving simulator tests in ChinaDriver engagement has become a focal point in automotive regulations, particularly with future driver engagement requirements related to the field of ADAS. New assessments emphasize the critical role of monitoring and evaluating driver behavior in automated driving systems. -
Virtualization and Digital Transformation | Publications
The arTIco project: Bridging AI and Vehicle SafetyarTIco is a research project under the “Digitalization” funding line of the Bavarian Cooperative Research Programme (BayVFP). The acronym arTIco stands for “Artificial Intelligence and Correlations: Methodology for correlating digital twins in vehicle safety based on artificial intelligence”. The partners are Applus+ IDIADA Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH and the CARISSMA Institute of Safety in Future Mobility (C-ISAFE) at Ingolstadt University of Technology. -
Connectivity and Automation | News
Applus+ IDIADA participates in drafting European guidelines for CAV testing on public roadsApplus+ IDIADA has contributed to defining the framework guidelines that will govern the testing of autonomous driving prototypes on public roads across Europe. As part of the working group set up by the European Commission (EC), Carlos Luján, Head of Homologations of Connected & Automated Vehicles, has collaborated closely with national authorities and European bodies to establish a set of overarching principles, focusing on the fundamental priority of safety.