Efficient Powertrain Solutions

About the research group

The Efficient Powertrain Solutions (EPS) research group supports the end-to-end process of powertrain development from fuel to energy and emission management while its research focuses on combustion engines.

The research group is committed to developing excellence in methods of testing, simulation and control, building on detail knowledge. The scale and application areas of the used methods make the research group internationally unique.

The research group aims to develop efficient heavy-duty transport and the energy sector with an outcome of zero or even negative emissions impact. The goal is to maximise overall powertrain energy efficiency and develop integrated powertrain control solutions. This is done by providing innovative tools for design optimisation of powertrain configurations and control strategies.

Latest updates

Dissertation 13.08.2025

Recycled lubricants and pulp by-products as solutions to emission challenges in marine and off-road engines

News 21.03.2025

EnergyWeek 2025 brought together researchers, policymakers and industry leaders in Vaasa – discussions highlighted innovative energy solutions, and collaboration between universities and companies

News 13.02.2025

Research and Competence Center for Engine Technology in Vaasa

Show more news

Research projects

Latest publications

Former Renewable Energy research group's publications

Formerly, the Efficient Powertrain Solutions (EPS) research group was part of the Renewable Energy research group.

Publication year	Publication	Authors
2022	Release Mechanism of Volatile Products from Oil Shale Pressure-Controlled Pyrolysis Induced by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide	Zhao, Shuai; Su, Jianzheng; Wu, Junwen; Lü, Xiaoshu
2022	Biogas Utilization Opportunities in Ostrobothnia Region : findings from the project	Spoof-Tuomi, Kirsi; Nuortila, Carolin; Berg, Petra; Myllykangas, Aino
2022	Optimization of temperature parameters for the autothermic pyrolysis in-situ conversion process of oil shale	Xu, Shaotao; Lü, Xiaoshu; Sun, Youhong; Guo, Wei; Li, Qiang; Liu, Lang; Kang, Shijie; Deng, Sunhua
2022	Identifications of renewable energy risks and risk management review	Girgibo, Nebiyu
2022	Seaside Renewable Energy Resources Literature Review	Girgibo, Nebiyu Wolde
2022	3D Object Detection Algorithm Based on the Reconstruction of Sparse Point Clouds in the Viewing Frustum	Xu, Xing; Wu, Xiang; Zhao, Yun; Lü, Xiaoshu; Aapaoja, Aki
2022	Experimental Study on the Factors of the Oil Shale Thermal Breakdown in High-Voltage Power Frequency Electric Heating Technology	Sun, Youhong; Liu, Shichang; Li, Qiang; Lü, Xiaoshu
2022	Real-Driving Emissions of an Aging Biogas-Fueled City Bus	Spoof-Tuomi, Kirsi; Arvidsson, Hans; Nilsson, Olav; Niemi, Seppo
2022	Hygrothermal performance of highly insulated external walls subjected to indoor air exfiltration	Viljanen, Klaus; Puttonen, Jari; Lü, Xiaoshu
2022	Effect of natural gas direct injection (NGDI) on the performance and knock behavior of an SI engine	Aghahasani, Mahdi; Gharehghani, Ayat; Mahmoudzadeh Andwari, Amin; Mikulski, Maciej; Könnö, Juho