Large physics models boost the performance of passenger cars

Physics World's latest podcast explores how artificial intelligence is improving automotive engineering. PhysicsX, a UK and US-based firm, uses large physics models—AI trained on computational fluid dynamics simulations and real-world aerodynamic data—to optimize vehicle design. The company's vice president of automotive is David Wheater, an aeronautical engineer who previously spent his career perfecting the aerodynamics of Formula 1 cars. He's now applying that expertise to mass-market vehicles, combining AI-driven design with wind-tunnel and real-world testing. The work showcases both the promise of physics-informed artificial intelligence and a growing need for physicists in commercial automotive development.

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