The Institute of Automotive Engineering (IKA) at RWTH Aachen University offers a distinctive spectrum of expertise owing to its extensive setup. IKA handles research assignments and advises on projects related to the development of vehicles as well as their components. The key research areas include chassis, body work, drivetrain, electronics, acoustics and driver assistance systems.Additionally, IKA also engages actively in the strategy and process development for the automotive industry. IKA has been involved with the conception and development of innovative drivetrain technologies for electric and hybrid vehicles as well as the charging infrastructure for more than 35 years. The first completely indigenously developed hybrid vehicle prototype was presented by the institute in the year 1973. Since then, the IKA engineers have continually proven their competence in the field of electromobility in the form of numerous further prototypes and concept studies.