Capabilities and Facilities
Our electronics and control system engineering and testing capabilities are supported by
a unique combination of facilities.
Environmental Testing
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Component performance and durability
Thermal shock
Vibration and temperature cycling
Corrosion
Body and trim performance and durability
HEV/EV Battery Testing
• Battery Pack Testing
• Cell & Module Testing
• Data Logging
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Bitrode Model FTF1-400-500 Kratzer VES2
Bitrode Model FTV4-300-48 CE
Prosig PS0848 150 channel data logger
Lauda Cooling Cart
EMC and Electrical
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Design for EMC
Test programme design management
Electromagnetic simulation
Problem resolution
Filter design and manufacture
Electrical test
Electronics and
Control Systems
Thermal chambers / vibration
Thermal shock chambers
Thin layer activation cells
Electro hydraulics lab
Pneumatic rigs
MIRA has been at the forefront of electronics and
control systems engineering for over twenty years,
developing market leading products for vehicle
control, hybrid and electric vehicle, unmanned
ground vehicle and intelligent mobility systems.
Vehicle semi anechoic chamber
Heavy vehicle semi anechoic chamber
Radio frequency interference laboratory
Open air test site
Transient laboratory
Components laboratory
Proving Ground - Intelligent Transport Systems / Telematics
In collaboration with innovITS and the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), MIRA has developed
a city circuit called ADVANCE. An extensive network of roads, traffic islands and controlled
intersections replicates most European/US urban environments, enabling the telecommunications,
automotive and electronics industries, as well as highways authorities to trial ITS solutions in a safe
highly controlled environment
MIRA Ltd Watling Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0TU, UK
T: +44 (0)24 7635 5000 F: +44 (0)24 7635 8000 E: enquiries@mira.co.uk
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Electronic Chassis
Control Systems
Intelligent Transport
Systems
Intelligent mobility - the movement of people and goods efficiently and
safely, is central to the future growth of MIRA.
MIRA’s chassis systems have been developed to
add significant dynamic and consumer benefits to
our proven low carbon traction solutions.
We have been at the heart of developing technologies to achieve
these goals for more than a decade. Our research and development
innovations are underpinned by Europe’s most advanced dedicated
ITS cityscape test track, innovITS-Advance which is used to validate
and demonstrate ITS technologies in a safe and highly controlled
environment.
These solutions are scalable and easily integrated
with existing vehicle systems.
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Electronic dynamic control (eDC)
Brake by wire
Integrated multi-speed electric powertrain (MSYS)
Commercial electric chassis systems
MIRA’s leading ITS solutions provide a major contribution to solving
the global transportation challenges we face today:
• Improving road safety
• Increasing journey efficiency
• Reducing congestion
HVAC Systems
MIRA’s HVAC systems offer bespoke and
customised solutions for all vehicle applications.
Climate Control Algorithms
• Dual and quad zone
• H&EV modes
• HMI
• Diagnostics
System Integration
• Systems specifications
• Thermal modelling
• Partnering with H/W suppliers
• In-field parameter tuning and control over CAN
EMC Products
MIRA designs, develops and manufactures EMC
filters and screening solutions for a wide range of
applications including the defence vehicle
environment. Our defence filters are designed to
meet the environmental specification Def Stan 00-35.
MIRA’s EMC filter solutions are suitable for the
following systems:
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HVAC and blower motors
DC/DC power converters
Engine and gearbox control systems
Wiper systems
Indicators
Alternator whine removal
From CAD model to
manufactured product,
MIRA offers a complete
design solution.
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MIRA’s extensive range of
electronics and controls skills
and capabilities are primarily
focused on the growth areas of:
Optimised Systems
Integration
• Hybrid and electric propulsion systems
• Batteries and battery management systems
• Electronic chassis control systems
• HVAC and thermal management systems
• Intelligent transport systems
• EMC products
• Optimised systems integration
At MIRA our extensive electrical and control systems capabilities
deliver solutions optimised for:
The complexity of electronics in the modern car present several
challenges for OEMs developing electronics systems.
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We provide the engineering capability to rapidly
exploit emerging electronic and control technologies
into safe and reliable systems for ground vehicle
markets.
We have the capability to develop and deliver
system solutions and products across the complete
development life-cycle from concept generation
through to manufacture and through-life support.
This expertise is underpinned by a robust systems
engineering approach and lifecycle management
process and is backed by full in-house test and
validation facilities.
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Safety
Reliability
Cost
Increased power consumption
Complexity
Electric Propulsion Systems
MIRA has been developing customised Hybrid and
Electric vehicle systems for automotive, commercial
and defence purposes for over 20 years.
MIRA’s H&EV solutions are optimised for the application by
defining the best system solution and providing full systems
integration capability to the client.
Our holistic, whole-vehicle approach develops the
most appropriate architecture. MIRA’s solutions include:
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Battery electric vehicle
Series-hybrid
Parallel-hybrid
Range-extended / plug-in hybrid
Combined (power-split) hybrid
Micro-hybrid / integrated starter generator
MIRA is developing smarter technologies specifically
for hybrid and electric vehicles, including:
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Advanced battery systems
Optimised auxiliary power units
Integrated drivetrain systems
Electric chassis systems
Hybrid Powertrain
Solutions
Batteries and Battery
Management Systems
MIRA provides integrated and optimised systems hybrid powertrain solutions
as well as bringing our whole vehicle subject matter expertise to ensure the
powertrain is fully integrated into the vehicle.
MIRA has developed a modular battery system solution for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
based on Li-Ion chemistries. The modular system allows us to provide bespoke battery
systems founded on our proven technology.
Series HEV Powertrain
Developed exclusively by MIRA.
A system designed for range
extension and plug in.
MSYS
In partnership with Yasa and DSD.
Scalable, integrated, multispeed
electric drivetrain.
PURE
In partnership with RVT and
Electronica. Scalable dedicated
‘blackbox’ APU for the range
extension of electric vehicles.
MIRA’s Battery Management System incorporating our
unique ‘Cell Buddy‘ technology ensures pack safety
and reliable performance.
MIRA also provides full-service battery system integration
including; safety, packaging, thermal and crash.
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