Stellantis Media Site Vehicle Dynamics Simulator Laboratory                                                Contact:                                                             LouAnn                         Gosselin                                                                                                                                                                                   Vehicle Dynamics Simulator Laboratory                                                                                     The Vehicle Dynamics Simulator Laboratory was added to the Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in September 2019. It consists of two simulators – Dynamic Simulator and Compact Simulator   It is the first of its kind in North America to offer nine directions of movement to replicate the inputs a human body normally receives when driving   The simulators are capable of supporting: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Human Machine Interface (HMI) Driver Distraction Vehicle Dynamics – ride and handling Control System Design and Verification – Hardware in the Loop (HIL), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)   By using driving simulators, the driver is immersed into a virtual environment where they are able to assess the ride and handling of a vehicle, perform tests on sensor technology for ADAS applications, evaluate different HMI configurations, assess driver distraction and evaluate powertrain engine performance combined with HIL   The simulator sits on a three-micron cushion of air, which floats the entire four-tonne apparatus above the floor like a hovercraft or air hockey puck, allowing for seamless movements via the massive electric actuators   Initially the lab will focus on Chassis Vehicle Dynamics   The driving simulators do not require a prototype build, leading to reduced product development times and project validation costs   Project investment of $10.1M CAD                        Stellantis North AmericaStellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world’s leading automakers and a mobility provider. In North America, it's best known for producing and selling vehicles in a portfolio of iconic and award-winning brands such as Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Powered by its diversity, Stellantis leads the way the region and the world move – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com. Follow company news and video on:Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.comMedia website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.comCompany website: www.stellantis.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/StellantisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StellantisNAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stellantisnaTwitter: @StellantisNAYouTube: http://youtube.com/StellantisNA