 AVL has digitized the vehicle development process with state-of-the-art and highly scalable IT, software and technology platforms, and creates new customer solutions in the areas of big data, artificial intelligence, simulation and embedded systems in an agile and integrated development environment.AVL was founded by Professor Doctor Hans List in 1948, after he became an independent engineer.The company was primarily focused on diesel truck engines, and after great success, branched out in 1960 to include an engine instrumentation division.