AVL North America Inc.: Established in 1994 for AVL to serve its North American clients directly, AVL North America has a sta ... ff of more than 650 + people and has 5 technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California. These technical centers house a total of 21 test sites for engine/transmission/powertrain development and testing. AVL also has a sales offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Together, we have the expertise, technology, and tools to take on any project from initial feasibility studies to complete turnkey engine programs. We provide best-in-class engineering, simulation, and testing expertise to our customers locally and through our global network. As a trusted partner, AVL helps customers tackle the most complex challenges and helps move the world toward a more sustainable future. About AVL With more than 11,000 employees, AVL is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors. Drawing on its pioneering spirit, the company provides concepts, solutions and methodologies to shape future mobility trends. AVL creates innovative and affordable technologies to effectively reduce CO2 by applying a multi-energy carrier strategy for all applications – from hybrid to battery electric and fuel cell technologies. The company supports customers throughout the entire development process from the ideation phase to serial production. To accelerate the vision of smart and connected mobility AVL has established competencies in the fields of ADAS, autonomous driving and digitalization. AVL’s passion is innovation. Together with an international network of experts that extends over 26 countries and with 45 Tech- and Engineering Centers worldwide, AVL drives sustainable mobility trends for a greener future. In 2020, the company generated a turnover of 1.7 billion Euros, of which 12% are invested in R&D activities. read more