The Institute of Automotive Engineering (IFS) at the University of Stuttgart.
The Institute of Automotive Engineering (IFS) at the University of Stuttgart.
Facts and data about the institute
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Research at IFS
Research at IFS
A for Automated Driving, E for Electric Mobility, H for Hybrid, M for Engine Acoustics or V for Internal Combustion Engines: On the following page you will find all the main research areas.
[Photo: Thomas Bernhardt /BW Bildung und Wissen ]
Sustained concepts of mobility
Sustained concepts of mobility
Wiring systems, energy management, networking, E/E architecture, autonomous driving, function and software development, modelling and simulation as well as electromobility are the focus of the Chair of Automotive Mechatronics.
[Photo: FKFS/Nathaniel Haezeleer; ]
Research of different drive systems
Research of different drive systems
The optimization of internal combustion engine drives (gasoline and diesel engines) as well as hybrid and fuel cell drives are the focus of the Chair of Vehicle Drives.
[Photo: FKFS]
Modern test benches
Modern test benches
The properties of the entire vehicle as well as its design and optimization using virtual methods is the focus of the Chair of Automotive Engineering (here you can see the new handling roadway).
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Test facilities at IFS
Test facilities at IFS
The IFS has important large-scale research facilities at its disposal
[Photo: TECHART Coupé auf Basis Porsche 911 Carrera 4S]
Teaching at the IFS
Teaching at the IFS
The courses offered by the IFS (internships, examinations, dissertations and consultation hours)
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Bulletin board
Bulletin board
Under this heading you will find current announcements, external invitations to tender, suggestions for topics for scientific work and other dates.
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Join our team
Join our team
Current job advertisements
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The racing team of the university of Stuttgart
The racing team of the university of Stuttgart
The University of Stuttgart has three racing teams: the racing team, the greenteam and the driverless team. More detailed information and job advertisements can be found on this page.
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The Institute of Automotive Engineering Stuttgart (IFS) consits of the following chairs:

In cooperation with the FKFS, the IFS offers the lecture series "Automotive technology leaders present", where leading companies from the automotive industry introduce themselves.

News and events

Super meaningful and descriptive presentation from Mercedes-Benz AG on 6th December 2021

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  • 12/9/21

The Rennteam Uni Stuttgart e.V. celebrates the end of a successful Formula Student season!

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  • 10/20/21

Photo: © FS Alpe Adria

5th Shanghai Stuttgart Symposium 2021

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  • 1/27/21

Hybridsemester - Lehre im Wintersemester 2020/21

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  • 8/11/20

Hybridsemester - Lehre im Wintersemester 2020/21

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  • 8/11/20

The beacon phase of mobiLab has started!

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  • 7/1/20

Photo: Universität Stuttgart/Uli Regenscheit

Technology leader: Porsche AG guest at the University of Stuttgart

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  • 4/30/20

Project of the week: EVIAN. Communication between electric vehicle and charging station as well as fast charging procedure.

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  • 4/30/20

Unitag - Study Information Day for Pupils 2019

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  • 11/25/19
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Institute of Automotive Engineering

Pfaffenwaldring 12
70569 Stuttgart

The IFS is conveniently located on the outskirts of Stuttgart, directly on the university campus.
Vaihingen.

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Contacts

This image shows Michael Bargende

Michael Bargende

Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Holder of the Chair of Vehicle Drives

This image shows Hans-Christian Reuss

Hans-Christian Reuss

Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Holder of the Chair of Automotive Mechatronics

This image shows Andreas Wagner

Andreas Wagner

Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Holder of the Chair of Automotive Engineering- Managing Director IFS

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