• Driver-In-The-Loop
• Simulator
• Simulink
• Testing
• Truck

The development of more environmentally friendly and potentially carbon-neutral transportation solu-
tions and the reduction of testing costs by shifting a substantial portion of vehicle development from
physical proving grounds to a simulated environment are two of the main goals of Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) and their chase has reshaped the automotive industry in the last few decades.
The driving force behind the first trend is well-known: transportation is a major contributor, ac-
counting for 27% of all CO2 emissions in the European Union (EU) (road transportation is responsible
for around 72% of all transportation). Consequently, the EU has implemented regulations aimed at
reducing climate-altering emissions from this sector, forcing the industry to innovate and develop new
solutions.
The second trend is driven by advancements in technology such as the availability of more realistic
simulation models and the increased computational power offered at lower costs. These make it feasible
to transition testing activities away from actual roads, resulting in considerable time and cost savings.
Computer-aided simulations can identify design flaws prior to on-road testing, allowing designers to
address issues earlier. Moreover, they significantly enhance safety during evaluations of safety-critical
maneuvers by not relying on a human driver during early development of the prototype.
This work combines these two trends by developing a Driver-In-the-Loop simulator for a heavy truck,
utilizing a fuel cell powertrain powered by a hydrogen tank.

The development of more environmentally friendly and potentially carbon-neutral transportation solu- tions and the reduction of testing costs by shifting a substantial portion of vehicle development from physical proving grounds to a simulated environment are two of the main goals of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their chase has reshaped the automotive industry in the last few decades. The driving force behind the first trend is well-known: transportation is a major contributor, ac- counting for 27% of all CO2 emissions in the European Union (EU) (road transportation is responsible for around 72% of all transportation). Consequently, the EU has implemented regulations aimed at reducing climate-altering emissions from this sector, forcing the industry to innovate and develop new solutions. The second trend is driven by advancements in technology such as the availability of more realistic simulation models and the increased computational power offered at lower costs. These make it feasible to transition testing activities away from actual roads, resulting in considerable time and cost savings. Computer-aided simulations can identify design flaws prior to on-road testing, allowing designers to address issues earlier. Moreover, they significantly enhance safety during evaluations of safety-critical maneuvers by not relying on a human driver during early development of the prototype. This work combines these two trends by developing a Driver-In-the-Loop simulator for a heavy truck, utilizing a fuel cell powertrain powered by a hydrogen tank.