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Over 120 years of research and development
For more than 120 years, we have been investigating fundamental questions of vehicle technology as well as specific applications in our research. As one of only a few public research institutions worldwide, we at the ika are able to research the entire vehicle, including its systems and complex interactions.
Mobility is one of the central basic needs - making it possible for everyone in an ever more complex world is our drive and our task.
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Competences
Our research areas at a glance:
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Equipment
Modern test benches, up-to-date CAE tools and research vehicles form the basis of our application-oriented research.
Academy
Topic-specific training for companies to prepare them for the automotive future.
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Students
Our expertise in research forms the basis for the comprehensive range of courses we offer and the supervision of student work.
Career
We see the promotion and training of young scientists as one of our essential tasks.
News
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Hi-Drive Final Event: Europe’s Flagship Automated Driving Project Re
The event will feature 29 exhibits, including 16 research and prototype vehicles, 5 simulators, multiple demonstrators…
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Forschung zum Anfassen: Mitfahrgelegenheit in die Zukunft der Mobilit
Universitäten und Automobilentwickler stellen ihr vernetztes Mobilitätssystem aus dem Verbundprojekt „autotech.agil“…
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Erleben Sie die Mobilität von morgen live
Das Projekt autotech.agil zeigt, wie autonome Fahrzeuge zukünftig miteinander und mit ihrer Umwelt vernetzt sind Die…
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Research projects
Energy and Powertrain Systems
H2UpScale
The overarching objective of the H2UpScale project is to design, build, test and validate key Balance of Plant (BoP) components…
Safety
ProtAct-Us
Battling serious injuries with long-term consequences in road traffic remains one important issue in the overall goal of…
Automated Driving
AIGGREGATE
AIGGREGATE is a European research and innovation project that tackles the complex challenges of Connected, Cooperative and…
E-Mobility
ESCALATE
Heavy-duty vehicles account for about 25 % of EU road transport CO2 emissions and about six percent of total EU emissions.…