2009, Diesel, Downsizing and Gasoline-Electric

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline

CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Controlled Power Technologies’ VTES (Variable Torque Enhancement System) electric supercharger ( earlier post ) is being incorporated in a project by engine developer AVL ( earlier post ) and will also feature in the Ricardo-led £3 million (US$5-million) HyBoost program announced by the Technology Strategy Board on 9 September ( earlier post ).

Downsizing

Downsizing Electric Electrical Exhaust

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

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APRIL 18, 2013

In 2012, sales of hybrid-electric vehicles passed the one million mark. In addition to the progress in renewables, the report noted that there is a “window of opportunity” opening in the transport sector, headlined by the progress in growth of hybrid electric (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) sales. million, up 43% from 2011.

Carbon

Carbon Supplies Global Transportation

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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JUNE 15, 2011

As a result, BCG concludes, the electric car faces stiff competition from ICEs (internal combustion engines) and, based solely on total cost of ownership (TCO) economics, will not be the preferred option for most consumers. BCG expects pack costs for OEMs will fall to ~$360-440 per kWh by 2020. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. Source: BCG.

CO2

CO2 Electric Cars 2020 United States

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

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JUNE 7, 2010

In terms of powertrain technologies, Renault focused on the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and conventional transmissions, as well as outlining its commitment to electric powertrains. liter diesel engine of equivalent power. New TCe gasoline engine family. Select Engines. New-generation 1.5

Environment

Environment Engine 2010 Parts

UK government and industry to invest >$1.5B in Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) for low carbon vehicles; technology roadmaps for 5 priority areas

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JULY 12, 2013

The report looks at four key themes: Innovation and technology: By 2040 almost none of Europe’s new cars will be powered solely by a traditional gasoline or diesel engine. Key focus areas are: Integration of combustion engines and electric machines to reduce cost and increase utility. Power electronics & electric machines.

Industrial

Industrial Industry Carbon Vehicles

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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JANUARY 11, 2010

(The first of these will be the new Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX—unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show—for launch in Europe in the second half of 2010. “People downsize cars, not expectations. Customers are increasingly making decisions to downsize driven by lifestyle and fuel economy. Battery-electric.

Ford

Ford Engine Global Market

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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APRIL 17, 2014

GDCI engine was significantly better than advanced production spark injection gasoline engines, and comparable to very efficient hybrid vehicle engines at their best efficiency conditions (214 g/kWh). A high octane fuel was injected late on the compression stroke of a boosted diesel engine operating with high EGR.

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

CPT says that the RegEnBoost system enables a typical family-sized car to achieve less than 100 g/km CO 2 with a 1-liter gasoline engine, but when required can offer the same lively performance and in-gear acceleration of a 2-liter naturally aspirated powertrain. The three components of the RegEnBoost system. Click to enlarge.

Downsizing

Downsizing Power Powered Exhaust

Opel to Debut New Astra at Frankfurt; Improved Fuel Consumption Across the Line-up

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Opel will debut the new Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show; the company will also showcase the Ampera, Opel’s implementation of the Voltec extended range electric vehicle architecture. liter gasoline and the 1.3 turbo diesel. Turbo gasoline engines and with the 2.0 turbo diesel motor. Turbo and 1.6

Fuel

Fuel MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

Getrag introduces new dual clutch transmission for electric drives, prototype of range extender, mild-hybrid dual-clutch variant

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Among Getrag’s introductions at the Frankfurt Motor Show were a new dual clutch electric drive unit; a further development of its Boosted Range Extender; and a variant of the PowerShift transmission with an integrated electric motor for mild hybrid applications. This architecture extends the range by up to 10% in electric mode.

Hybrid

Hybrid Range DC Downsizing

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

CPT VTES Electric Supercharger Selected for Two Projects

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

Renault 2010 Environment Workshop, Part 1: Combustion Engine Technology and Product Plans

UK government and industry to invest >$1.5B in Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) for low carbon vehicles; technology roadmaps for 5 priority areas

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Opel to Debut New Astra at Frankfurt; Improved Fuel Consumption Across the Line-up

Getrag introduces new dual clutch transmission for electric drives, prototype of range extender, mild-hybrid dual-clutch variant

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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