BMW, Downsizing, International and Technology

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Click to enlarge.

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Standards International Vehicles Hybrid

Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

Mercedes built and tested some prototypes based on existing models, “concluded that the range-extender drivetrain is a transitional technology with a relatively short-term benefit in terms of sales and comparatively high production costs,” the source told Autocar. One of the prototypes was reportedly an EQS with a front-mounted 1.0-liter

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Mercedes Range Plug Karma

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. Honda’s current state-of-the-art vehicle is the Clarity Fuel Cell, currently available in Japan, and to be available in the US and Europe by the end of the year. Earlier post ). kW/L–approximately a 60% improvement.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production

Federal Mogul develops advanced aluminum piston for high-performance light-duty diesel engines

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2012

Federal-Mogul’s DuraBowl technology strengthens the crown of a piston, improving the aluminum’s strength where it is most needed. BMW is the first to use the piston in its triple-turbo 3.0-liter internal friction. This technology will play a significant role in enabling OEMs to introduce more efficient. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Light Engine Downsizing

CAM/PwC name Volkswagen Group most innovative global automotive company, Mercedes-Benz most innovative brand

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2014

Top spot went to Volkswagen Group, followed by Daimler, BMW, GM and Toyota. Daimler followed in second place, then BMW Group, GM and Toyota. CAM also selected Mercedes-Benz as the most innovative brand; BMW came in second, followed by Volkswagen, Audi and Ford. Geely International Corp.; Source: CAM. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Companies Global BMW

Alset dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system to debut in Aston Martin Rapide S at the Nürburgring

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2013

liter engine will showcase that engine downsizing or electrification is not the only way to achieve low emissions, the company said. — Alset Global’s VP of product management and technology, Thomas Korn. In addition, the use of the existing 6.0

Aston Martin

Aston Martin Hydrogen Hybrid Fuel

ZF showcasing second-generation 8HP 8-speed transmission at NAIAS; additional 3% boost in fuel savings

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2015

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, ZF is presenting its broad technology portfolio including the second generation of the 8HP 8-speed transmission. ZF has further optimized the new transmission generation for the requirements of modern engine technology.

Fuel

Fuel Downsizing Engine Detroit

Navigant Research forecasts plug-ins will be 2.4% of global new vehicle sales by 2023; luxury brands to represent about 50% of that

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Navigant expects sales of plug-in EVs from luxury manufacturers, such as Tesla, Mercedes, Audi, and BMW to grow strongly through 2018 before leveling off at around 50% of the plug-in EV market. Accordingly, Navigant expects this luxury brand push to increase global sales of plug-in EVs significantly in the near term.

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Plug-in Plug Global Sale

KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

Biggest investments in powertrain technologies over next five years. Although e-technology is still high on the agenda, respondents from the mature regions now place a greater faith in optimizing ICE technologies. Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge. Winners and losers.

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Downsizing Global Auto Brazil

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

The world’s leading sports- and luxury-car brands, together with muscle-car mavens like Dodge, are now pushing the envelope of the relatively inefficient internal combustion engine (ICE). Call it Peak ICE—the last hurrah of a technology that governments are ushering off the stage to combat climate change.

Plug-in

Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid

Optimized direct-injection hydrogen engine estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE fuel economy targets at Tier 2 Bin 2 emission levels

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The team sees further potential for fuel economy improvement with engine downsizing. Collaborators and partners in the project included Ford, Westport, Sandia and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories; international team members came from BMW, Graz University of Technology, and Ghent University. Source: Wallner 2011.

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Fuel Economy Economy 2016 Hydrogen

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

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

Throughout the world, many efforts are being made to improve the thermal efficiency of internal combustion engines. Delphi says that GDCI combines the best of diesel and spark-ignited engine technology. For the competitive assessment, they matched the GDCI’s data against: BMW-PSA 1.6L FSN (smoke number). CNL (combustion noise).

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. In fact, the PHEV is the only existing technology that acts as a vector for transitioning our society to exclusive use of renewable resources. He was formerly with the University of Wisconsin and Rockwell International, and holds a Ph.D.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

EV Driven

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

Federal Mogul develops advanced aluminum piston for high-performance light-duty diesel engines

CAM/PwC name Volkswagen Group most innovative global automotive company, Mercedes-Benz most innovative brand

Alset dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system to debut in Aston Martin Rapide S at the Nürburgring

ZF showcasing second-generation 8HP 8-speed transmission at NAIAS; additional 3% boost in fuel savings

Navigant Research forecasts plug-ins will be 2.4% of global new vehicle sales by 2023; luxury brands to represent about 50% of that

KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Optimized direct-injection hydrogen engine estimated to exceed 2016 CAFE fuel economy targets at Tier 2 Bin 2 emission levels

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

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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