Efficient Powertrain
The demand for an efficient and clean vehicle does not only require optimal subsystems like engine, aftertreatment and transmission, but increasingly calls for an integral control approach of the complete Powertrain. Therefore the content of this programme is structured as follows:
The demand for an efficient and clean vehicle does not only require optimal subsystems like engine, aftertreatment and transmission, but increasingly calls for an integral control approach of the complete Powertrain. Therefore the content of this programme is structured as follows:
- Integrated Powertrain Control to optimize the complex interaction of subsystems; a new concept for optimal energy management control a.o. using virtual sensors and navigation information;
- Advanced Diesel Combustion focuses on research to optimize the combustion process by new in line sensors and real time control, including supporting technologies and new fuel technology;
- Aftertreatment for heavy duty diesel engines. Focus on mapping of full cycle emissions, new catalyst materials, new filter systems and control strategies;
- High Efficiency Transmission researches advanced automatic transmissions in combination with heavy duty hybrid traction technology and intelligent system control.
