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Mini: lifestyle and driving pleasure, all automatically

It is “one of the greatest little cars,” enthused “Auto, Motor und Sport” about the “car legend” Mini. Since its launch in 1959, the compact small car has become “the zeitgeist car of the Swinging Sixties and later a cult car for several generations”. IAV gave the Mini an automatic transmission for the first time from 2005 to 2009.

BMW had commissioned IAV as its partner for engine and transmission to equip the first Mini with an automatic transmission. At the time, this was a novelty: There had never been an automatic Mini before.

The R53 was able to go into production on time because IAV had successfully matched the vehicle, the engine and the transmission. To this end, IAV worked with partners and suppliers from Japan, England, France and Austria.

Test bench altitude climatic roller

In 26 minutes at 5,300 m above sea level.

With the altitude climate roll, it is possible to simulate trips in the high mountains up to 5,300 m under appropriate air pressure and temperature.

IAV Elcty

Convert diesel buses to e-drive

Opportunity for bus operators: As of now, conventionally powered buses can be converted to e-drive with the "IAV Elcty" parts kit.

Heavy Duty

Alternative hydrogen

Everyone agrees on one thing: Trucks also need to become significantly more climate-friendly. Hydrogen can make an important contribution here.