At the Automotive Research Center (ARC) we develop simulation and modeling environments for discovering and assessing critical ground vehicle technologies. We focus on problems associated with management of power and energy within vehicles, mobility and survivability of the complete vehicle system, including the human operator. The Center employs extensive experimental facilities for the validation and verification of models in the area of energy conversion and management of power within vehicles. Our models and simulations are all accompanied by analytical tools to assess optimality, reliability, survivability, and mobility in harsh environments with constrained fuel supplies and over a variety of terrains.

The Center relies on the collaboration of researchers from multiple universities and disciplines in order to bridge fundamental technology gaps. Alongside basic scientific goals, we focus on army-relevant topics and partner with industry to leverage and transfer our efforts and results.

   Event Announcement


19th Annual Automotive Research Center Program Review
June 5-6 2013, North Campus, The University of Michigan
Registration is now open

   Research Thrusts

Dynamics and Control of Vehicles

Human Centered Modeling and Simulation

High Performance Structures and Materials

Advanced and Hybrid Powertrains

Vehicle System Integration, Optimization, and Robustness