Pilot Systems specializes in helping companies design and develop world class powertrains and powertrain related systems.

U.S. regulations and market conditions require that Powertrains are the cleanest and most reliable in the world. Emerging technologies are contributing to vehicles that are among the most efficient in the world.  For well over thirty years, the principles of Pilot Systems and our experts have delivered powertrain projects that have included Universal Engine Controllers, Engine Calibrations and Emission Certifications.  We have managed powertrain programs that have included CNG, LPG, Hybrid and Electric vehicle applications.

Pilot Systems’ Team members have (on average) over 20 years experience in defining, designing and developing:

• Engines
• Transmissions
• Systems for Alternative fuels, including EV, HEV, CNG and Hydrogen
• Conventional Fuel Systems (tanks, pumps, EVAP, ORVR, sensors, controls)
• Control Systems
• ECUs (system design, software, hardware, strategy, HIL, SIL)

Our areas of expertise include:

• Powertrain related contributions to Strategic Planning
• Powertrain related contributions to Business Planning
• Commercialization of emerging technologies
• Compliance Management; Emissions, OBDII, EMD, EMI/EMC/RFI
• Definition of applicable requirements, including market drivers and regulations
• Interfacing with governmental agencies
• Development: integration, calibration, validation, testing (including durability), NVH
• Dealership Services and End of Line Manufacturing Diagnostics and Test Systems
• Our experts also help our clients with patent and expert witness assistance.

Please call our office to get further information.