AVL South América

General information

AVL, founded in 1948, is the world's largest independent company for the development, simulation and instrumentation of powertrain systems (hybrid, combustion engines, transmissions, electric motors, batteries and software) for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, large engines and special vehicles. AVL generates a turnover of 1.4 billion Euro (2016) and employs more than 8,600 people worldwide in 45 AVL companies. The share of self-financed research lies at approximately 10 % of turnover.

Helmut List
Chairman and CEO of AVL List GmbH

Helmut List holds a wide range of industrial and public positions at national, European and international level. He is Vice-Chairman of European Road Transport Research Advisory Council (ERTRAC), Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea for Styria, an honorary professor at the Universities of Tongji and Jilin in China and chairman of the University Board of the Technical University Graz. He is an SAE Fellow and an associate member of the National Academy of Engineering and Technology. He has received numerous national and international awards and honors.

Business Areas of AVL List GmbH:

Development of Powertrain Systems
AVL develops and improves all kinds of powertrain systems and is a competent partner to the engine and automotive industry. In addition AVL develops and markets the simulation methods which are necessary for the development work.

Engine Instrumentation and Test Systems
The products of this business area comprise all the instruments and systems required for engine and vehicle testing.

Advanced Simulation Technologies
The developed simulation software is focusing on design and optimization of powertrain systems and covers all phases of the development process.