Forschungsinstitut für Kraftfahrwesen und Fahrzeugmotoren Stuttgart - Research Institute of Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Engines Stuttgart (FKFS)
The Research Institute of Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Engines Stuttgart (FKFS) concentrates on the research and development of the complete system 'motor vehicle' in view of global and future environmental, efficiency, quality and safety requirements.
As independent institute, the FKFS researches and develops for national and international automobile industries. For this purpose it cooperates closely with the Institut für Verbrennungsmotoren und Kraftfahrwesen (IVK) at Stuttgart University. Further university institutes and other research institutions, which busy themselves with questions about cars, also number among its cooperation partners.
- Entrance lobby at the institute. Photo: FKFS
Forschungsschwerpunkte
Automotive engineering sector
- Vehicle aerodynamics and thermal management
- Vehicle technology and handling dynamics
- Vehicle acoustic and vibrations
- Fuel consumption reduction
- Pollutant reduction
- Engine acoustics
- Engine component development
- Intelligent hybrid power
- Vehicle power supply and energy management
- Function and software development
- Transmission optimisation
- Test and diagnostic
- Engine acoustic dynamometer. Photo: FKFS
Qualifications for junior scientists
The institute employs approximately 130 people. For students with PhD ambitions, post graduates and junior academics who see their future in the automobile industry the institute offers excellent research and qualification opportunities.
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