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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
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…
10/22/2025 05:00 – 06:30 pm, Zoom
Software-defined Vehicles und Automatisiertes Fahren in Europa – Last Call für neue Allianzen und Architekturen
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11/27/2025 04:00 – 07:00 pm, Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge, Aachen
Mobility Meetup: Driven by Dreams
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Research projects
Automated Driving
4-CAD
The 4-CAD project aims to improve the safety and reliability of connected and automated driving by developing testing methods…
Energy and Powertrain Systems
HiVEP
The HiVEP project is an innovative initiative aimed at transforming battery electric vehicle (BEV) efficiency and performance…
Automated Driving
AIGGREGATE
AIGGREGATE is a European research and innovation project that tackles the complex challenges of Connected, Cooperative and…
Vehicle Concepts and Design
Shift2Zero
The EU-funded project "Shift2Zero" aims to promote sustainable and efficient urban logistics through the development and…