30th International Vienna Motor Symposium
Electrification of the Powertrain – Opportunities and Challenges for the Automotive Industry
Authors
Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann, Chairman of the Executive Board, Continental AG, Hannover
Year
2009
Print Info
Sonderdruck / Offprint
Summary
The combustion engine is the major automotive drive concept and one that will continue to play a dominating role in the next few years. Its efficiency will increase significantly thanks to engine downsizing, optimized injection systems and turbo charging even for spark ignition engines. However new technologies will gradually enhance existing drive concepts. Increasingly, the conventional drive train will be electrified. Depending on application requirements, stop-start technology as well as full-hybrids and plug-in-hybrids will make inroads. Electric vehicles will establish themselves first in city driving, where operating range is of secondary importance. Further development of the energy storage device is, however, the crucial factor in paving the way to a wider scope of application.
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