AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- FEV Engine Technology will
feature several emerging technologies and a new concept vehicle in its display
at the SAE 2006 World Congress, in Detroit April 3-6.
Advanced engine and vehicle technologies on display will include a new
turbocharged, DI (direct-injection) gasoline engine; the latest development
status of the opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder opoc(TM) engine; the new
Mercedes-AMG 6.3L engine; a new diesel-electric hybrid CUV (crossover utility
vehicle) concept vehicle, and a mild-hybrid electronics display.
New service offerings from FEV in the vehicle packaging, integration and
calibration and motorsports fields also will be featured.
"The demands on our industry today are greater than ever," notes Robert
Last, FEV vice president of operations and communications. "Success is now
measured not by our ability to innovate new technologies, but our ability to
bring those new technologies to the street."
"Harnessing and directing the innovation process to bring new ideas into
production is the key enabler for competitive success in the North American
automotive market," says Gary Rogers, FEV president and chief executive
officer. "In the global marketplace, where engine concepts are increasingly
complex and variable, innovative ideas and proven results are essential."
TurboDISI Engine
One of FEV's exhibits is a new turbocharged, gasoline direct injection
(TurboDISI) engine that offers impressive low-end torque, smooth transient
torque rise, and the excellent fuel economy typically associated with diesel
engines.
"FEV engineers took a step-wise look at moving from a PFI (Port Fuel
Injection) gasoline engine toward operating in the homogenous, DI mode by
combining the latest turbocharging technology, adapted-charge motion,
optimized compression ratio and variable-valve timing with gasoline direct
injection," Rogers says. "The result provides the best fuel economy, torque
and power output in a true, downsized 1.8-liter engine concept. The new
TurboDISI engine can replace larger, heavier naturally-aspirated engines and
still meet emissions."
Compared to a much larger 2.6-liter naturally aspirated engine, the
TurboDISI engine produces the same rated power, but avoids much of the turbo-
lag issues of conventional turbocharged PFI engines and offers better specific
fuel mileage throughout the engine map.
opoc(TM) Engine
Another technology on display is a new version of the opoc(TM) engine.
Originally introduced by FEV and Advanced Propulsion Technologies, Inc. at the
SAE 2005 World Congress, this motor was noted for having a power density of
more than one horsepower per pound combined with greater than 40 percent
efficiency. This year, FEV will exhibit the tandem version of the opoc(TM)
engine, initially targeted for defense applications.
The opoc(TM) engine's unparalleled power density meets design requirements
for both land vehicles and aircraft. When combined with its high fuel
efficiency and ability to operate on fuels available in the battlefield, it
becomes the ultimate powertrain.
Designed to be modular, more cylinders can be added to the opoc(TM) engine
so it can generate greater power for specific applications. By using a
modular displacement clutch, one module can be completely shut down when less
than half the engine power is required. This "cylinder deactivation" feature
ensures that power is available on demand yet allows excellent operating range
beyond that provided by powertrains currently used in such applications.
The dual-module engine is designed to deliver 450 hp from sea level to an
altitude of 15,000 feet for a specific aircraft application. The opoc(TM)
engine has the thermodynamic capability to produce 650 hp at sea level for
aircraft and could be modified to have similar power output for ground
vehicles.
FEV also will display the opoc-s(TM) engine concept, which offers
exceptional specific power and high power density. The engine has several
potential applications, including as an auxiliary power unit (APU) in
commercial and military applications and as a primary power source for small,
unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
The intellectual property and trademarks relating to the original opoc(TM)
design are owned by Advanced Propulsion Technologies, Inc. (APT). FEV has an
exclusive agreement with APT to support opoc(TM) development.
Mercedes-AMG 6.3L V8
Also on display is the new Mercedes-AMG 6.3-liter V8 that is the first in
the world to combine a high-revving concept with a large displacement engine
to generate 514 hp at 6,800 rpm. With a maximum torque of 630 Nm (465 ft-lb),
this new power pack is the world's most powerful naturally aspirated eight-
cylinder production engine. FEV supported AMG with a wide variety of
services, ultimately leading to the production release of this high-
performance engine in 2006 in three different vehicles being marketed all over
the world.
"The unique abilities of our vehicle packaging, integration and
calibration personnel were highlighted by this successful program," says
Rogers. "We sent engineers all over the world -- to Spain, Sweden and South
Africa as well as the U.S. to support our customer as they readied this."
Asia-Pacific Ford Ranger
A Ford Ranger for the Asia-Pacific market will be displayed at FEV's
exhibit. It represents a truly international vehicle integration and
calibration effort between Ford, Mazda and FEV.
FEV supported Ford Motor Company with engineering to integrate an existing
Ford automatic transmission and Mazda 4-cylinder diesel engine into the Ford
Ranger vehicle, primarily for the Asian and European markets. FEV resources
were integrated into the Ford development organization and FEV worked closely
throughout the project with Mazda and Ford resources and facilities worldwide.
FEV performed development work at FEV and Ford facilities on three continents.
Its range of activities included powertrain integration, simulation,
emissions, performance and driveability calibrations, NVH development.
Diesel-hybrid CUV
A concept vehicle on display is a new diesel-hybrid CUV (crossover utility
vehicle) concept that was co-developed by FEV and Ssangyong of Korea. This
vehicle is equipped with a 5-cylinder, 2.7-liter turbocharged diesel engine
mated to an automatic transmission with an integrated 34-kilowatt synchronous
electric motor. The result is a CUV with excellent low-end torque and a
greater than 24 percent improvement in fuel economy compared to a baseline
diesel vehicle. This represents a likely improvement over today's
conventional gasoline vehicles of about 50 percent.
The CUV diesel-hybrid concept uses start/stop operation as part of the
operating strategy. Also, engine run time is reduced, dramatically reducing
particulate emissions and cutting nitrous oxide emissions below the baseline
vehicle's levels. Using the electric motor also results in a 25 percent
increase in the 0-60 miles-per-hour performance of the vehicle. The diesel-
hybrid CUV offers a 20-30 percent improvement in mid-speed acceleration.
Hybrid Electronics and Controls
FEV's SAE exhibit will highlight hybrid electronics and control system
development capabilities. A hybrid electronics display demonstrates mild-
hybrid technology that enables fuel consumption reductions while providing
good vehicle performance. This is enabled by an operating strategy to support
a "downsized" internal combustion engine with an electrical boost. The
concept has been verified in a technology demonstrator vehicle developed by
FEV.
FEV Racing Team
The FEV Racing Team develops high-performance engines and optimizes them
for power, torque and fuel consumption. Currently, FEV is optimizing an
internally-developed, 4.0L V8 engine with a flat crankshaft, based on an
existing production engine.
For this race engine, FEV will handle design, component procurement,
cooling and lubrication system optimization, combustion system development in
a test cell, dynamic engine tuning on the test track, support for engine
installation, and customer support during testing and race events (data
recording, telemetry and lap time simulation with GT-Drive).
"The vehicle exhibits we're showing this year do a great job of
demonstrating the wide range of vehicle services that FEV offers to its
customers," says Last. "FEV is actively helping OEMs meet the latest round of
OBD legislative requirements. Our services are critical in this regard and
include (among others) algorithm development, production calibration,
certification, rate-based monitoring and production vehicle evaluation, as
well as resolving warranty and recall issues."
Along with its exhibit of innovative new technologies and services, the
company also is sponsoring the FEV Powertrain Innovation Forum at the 2006
Congress, a series of panel discussions and technical sessions on topics
ranging from motorsports to hybrid-electric powertrains and new transmission
technology, to thought-provoking discussions on the future fuel mix in the
transportation industry, throughout the four days of the SAE Congress.
FEV is an independent engine and powertrain systems research, design and
development company, headquartered in Aachen, Germany. Globally, it provides
complete concept-to-production (C2P(TM)) support to the transportation
industry, commercial engine manufacturers and the emerging fuel-cell industry.
The company designs, prototypes and develops advanced gasoline-, diesel- and
alternative-fueled engines, as well as advanced vehicle powertrain concepts,
electronic control systems and hybrid-electric vehicles. FEV also is a global
supplier of advanced test cell, instrumentation and test equipment. Please
visit http://www.fev.com for additional company information.
Visit FEV at SAE Booth #1817.
SOURCE FEV Engine Technology
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