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<\/p>\nThe newly launched Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV, Europe\u2019s first dedicated all-season EV tyre, has been developed using Apollo\u2019s virtual prototyping and simulation platform.<\/p>\n
Apollo Tyres says that this has helped to “dramatically reduce time-to-market”, as well as the product\u2019s environmental impact and development costs.<\/p>\n
Thanks to the use of virtual prototyping, the Quatrac Pro EV had the fastest development cycle for any Vredestein tyre and it became the first dedicated all-season EV tyre to go on sale in Europe when it was launched in November.<\/p>\n
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The in-house simulation and prototyping platform improves the overall efficiency of design and testing processes, enabling the company to achieve performance targets.<\/p>\n
The greatly increased use of computer simulation allowed Apollo Tyres to apply a rapid iterative design approach to optimise critical performance characteristics, including rolling resistance, grip, comfort and road noise.<\/p>\n
For example, the R&D team used the simulation technology to optimise the construction of the tyre\u2019s unique contour and tread to reduce rolling resistance and thereby increase driving range.<\/p>\n
Apollo Tyres says the result is a product that performs well year-round, across a wide range of road surfaces.<\/p>\n
The technology also helped Apollo Tyres reduce the Quatrac Pro EV\u2019s carbon emissions during development.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe steady increase in the use of virtual prototyping in our product development has been a game-changer for our business, enabling us to meet and exceed performance criteria in a fast and reliable way,\u201d said Dr. Udo Kuhlmann, group head R&D Europe, Apollo Tyres.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been investing in simulation software for over 25 years; our latest virtual prototyping environment is now key in helping us maintain a competitive edge.<\/p>\n
\u201cReal-world testing remains crucial \u2013 our tyres are often bought by driving enthusiasts and we must apply subjective as well as virtual assessment.<\/p>\n
“We are now harnessing industry developments in high-performance computing and cloud-based simulation to further improve the platform,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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