Abstract
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) represents an increasingly significant issue in the design of modern vehicles. Although simulation is now recognized as providing significant efficiency gains in many automotive applications, electromagnetic modelling has not previously been practicable for complex vehicle structures. Consequently, MIRA has led an industry project, partly funded by the UK Department of Trade and Industry, with the aim of integrating electromagnetic modelling techniques into established automotive CAD and CAE strategies. This work is considered to be an important step towards utilizing advanced CAE techniques in the up-front design for EMC of future vehicles, and will ultimately provide a complete design route for automotive EMC.