First commissioning of prototypes, test vehicles, and production vehicles
Vehicle commissioning
Commissioning of pre-production and series production vehicles
Vehicle commissioning involves thoroughly testing and verifying all vehicle systems to ensure they function smoothly and meet safety and quality standards.
During test drive programmes, continuous development often requires that regular hardware and software updates are made to test vehicles. VadoTech can provide updates to vehicle prototypes, pre-series vehicles and series production vehicles throughout their lifecycles, followed by subsystem or full vehicle commissioning.
With our commissioning expertise, we ensure that your vehicles are up to date and functioning smoothly so that you can shorten testing time and get the most out of your testing investment.
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Vehicle commissioning services
VadoTech provides vehicle commissioning services to ensure your prototypes, test vehicles, and production models meet the highest safety, reliability, and regulatory standards. Our team runs system checks, performs updates, and calibrations to improve vehicle performance and quality throughout the process.
Comprehensive system evaluations
Our team inspects and tests all vehicle systems in both testing and production environments to ensure proper functionality and full compliance with market standards.
Hardware and software updates
We implement hardware upgrades and software patches to support the integration of new features, improve functionality, and ensure compliance, and boost the reliability of your vehicles.
Calibration and special functions
We calibrate driver assistance and safety systems to ensure their accuracy and functionality. We also activate special functions and enable extended data recording for validation runs, which aids in performance tuning.
Quality control and troubleshooting
Our team identifies and resolves system faults through specialised tests that simulate real-world conditions. We ensure that all systems function seamlessly before market release.
Why choose VadoTech?
For nearly 30 years, VadoTech has been a trusted partner to the automotive OEM and supplier industry.
Our experience test-driving around the world means we understand local market requirements, whether in Europe, Asia or North America.
We excel in providing expert automotive specialists including highly trained drivers, vehicle testers, and engineers. Whether locally sourced or expats, we ensure you get the expertise you need for your projects.
Additionally, we leverage our local expertise to ensure the seamless setup of test centres and vehicle import/export logistics, ensuring your testing program runs smoothly.
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Adding value throughout the development process
Our vehicle commissioning process ensures prototypes, test vehicles and production vehicles meet performance, safety and regulatory compliance at all stages.
Initial vehicle commissioning
In early development phase, we perform comprehensive system evaluations to ensure that both hardware and software are functioning properly in controlled environments. This step prepares prototypes for real-world testing.
Pre-production validation
Before series production begins, we refine vehicle performance with system calibrations, software updates, and safety feature validations. This phase helps identify and address potential issues, ensuring reliability and compliance.
Production vehicle optimisation
After production, we support continuous quality improvements by integrating hardware upgrades, implementing software enhancements, and troubleshooting system faults. This ensures that vehicles maintain peak performance throughout their lifecycle.
Illustrative projects
Explore how our on-road testing services have enabled OEMs to ensure their vehicles excel in diverse climate conditions, road types, regulatory environments, and cultural contexts. These examples highlight how our solutions help our clients achieve optimal performance in every market.
Routine Japanese city driving undertaken for a German OEM identified an unexpected ESC system safety issue.
VadoTech was engaged by a German OEM to conduct test driving of a new vehicle model throughout Japan, including extensive city driving. Multi-storey parking towers are common in Japan and space constraints necessitate the use of street-level turntables which are used by vehicles to enter and leave the buildings rather than entrance and exit ramps.
Testing
During our testing, the vehicle’s ESC motion sensor detected movement when vehicles were on the turntables while the wheels were also stationary. This conflicting sensor information caused the system to assume there was a fault and automatically disable it.
Results
On detailed reporting of the fault and the surrounding circumstances, the OEM modified the ESC system so that it did not disable when turntables were used, and the vehicle was able to perform safely throughout Japan.
Test driving of multiple vehicle models in China ensured performance and quality standards.
For one European OEM we undertook a multi-year project that involved the concurrent testing by our Chinese subsidiary Zynit of up to 70 vehicles of various model types throughout China.
Testing
We set up a dedicated test centre with secure storage and workshop facilities from which the test drive operation was managed. The workshops are used to maintain and update the test vehicles as well as for static testing of subsystems such as infotainment.
Our teams of skilled German engineers and local technicians undertook test drives throughout China, provided detailed reporting and implemented software updates and other vehicle modifications on-site. The test vehicles were at various stages of the development process and the driving covered a vast range of climate, geographical and human factors conditions throughout the country.
Results
Our detailed reporting of test drive activity over thousands of kilometres identified performance, reliability and quality issues which could be addressed well in advance of the vehicles reaching the market.
Japanese EV charging infrastructure tested to ensure compatibility with European vehicles.
VadoTech as engaged by a European OEM to test the compatibility of Japanese charging stations with one of its vehicle models. The objective was to identify any issues that would impact the customer satisfaction of vehicle users.
Testing
To test the charging infrastructure, our technicians drove three vehicles throughout Japan over a three-week period. During that time 197 charging process took place using charging stations from all providers.
Results
Our technicians documented and evaluated the charging process, including compatibility issues covering connector type and fit with the vehicle socket, charge rate and interactions with charging apps. The report provided the necessary information for the manufacturer to make adjustments to its vehicles to ensure a smoother customer charging experience.
Chinese manufacturer uses VadoTech to improve traffic sign recognition.
VadoTech undertook thousands of kilometres of test driving for a Chinese OEM that was looking for significantly improve the performance of their traffic sign recognition system in Europe. Traffic sign recognition systems provide useful information and warnings to assist drivers with adhering to speed limits. When deployed with automated driving systems they provide essential safety information.
Testing
The OEM we worked with looked to better understand the circumstances under which their system was underperforming with European signage. With many countries not following international standards, traffic signage inconsistencies can cause performance issues for recognition systems.
Our drivers and engineers travelled thousands of kilometres in Europe while documenting the performance of the system and pinpointing the specific conditions in which the system underperformed.
Results
The OEM was able to use this information to improve their system and provide a better experience for European drivers.
FAQs
What is vehicle commissioning?
Vehicle commissioning is the process of preparing and validating a vehicle for operation, ensuring that it meets all necessary specifications and regulatory standards.
What services are included in vehicle commissioning?
Vehicle commissioning services typically include inspection, testing, configuration and documentation to ensure that the vehicle functions as intended and meets market requirements.
How long does the vehicle commissioning process take?
The duration of the vehicle commissioning process varies according to the complexity of the vehicles and the specific requirements.
Why is vehicle commissioning important?
Vehicle commissioning is important because it ensures that a vehicle is safe, reliable and meets industry standards.
Can I request custom modifications to the vehicles during the vehicle commissioning process?
Yes, custom modifications can be requested throughout the process, and they will be evaluated and implemented as long as they meet safety and regulatory requirements.
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