Groundbreaking research around the vehicle
At ika, we research future, efficient, sustainable and safe solutions for a wide range of use cases. In cities, in the countryside, individually or by public transport, but always sustainable, barrier-free and flexible - in order to identify and meet the complex and often conflicting requirements for mobility solutions, we have set up our research teams in an interdisciplinary and wide-ranging way.
Our colleagues from a wide range of disciplines jointly research the entire vehicle, including its systems and their interactions and users. The spectrum ranges from the chassis to the complete drive system, the body and electrics/electronics to driver assistance systems, vehicle acoustics, thermal management and user acceptance. This knowledge is used to develop concepts for components, systems or complete vehicles that also take into account the interaction of the driver with the vehicle in order to create solutions for people.
As part of RWTH Aachen University, the ika researches future, efficient, sustainable and safe mobility in all its sub-aspects.
Research projects
E-Mobility
KoZiMo
The aim of this research project is to make use of the advantages of a modulary manufactured design in terms of sustainability…
Energy and Powertrain Systems
HiVEP
The HiVEP project is an innovative initiative aimed at transforming battery electric vehicle (BEV) efficiency and performance…
E-Mobility
ESCALATE
Heavy-duty vehicles account for about 25 % of EU road transport CO2 emissions and about six percent of total EU emissions.…
Safety
ProtAct-Us
Battling serious injuries with long-term consequences in road traffic remains one important issue in the overall goal of…