33rd International Vienna Motor Symposium

Vehicle Electrification – Quo Vadis?

Authors

N. Brinkman, GM Global Research & Development, Warren, MI, USA; Dr. U. Eberle, Dr. V. Formanski, Prof. Dr. U. D. Grebe, R. Matthé, General Motors Europe, Rüsselsheim

Year

2012

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 735

Summary

This publication describes the development of electrified propulsion systems from the invention of the automobile to the present and then provides an outlook on expected technology progress. Vehicle application areas for the various systems are identified based on a range of energy supply chains and the technological limits of electric powertrain components. GM anticipates that vehicle electrification will increase in the future. Battery-electric vehicles will become competitive for some applications, especially intra-urban, short-distance driving.

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