Popular Indian-built SUV to be introduced first in Asian market
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Mahindra & Mahindra
(Mahindra), one of the leading auto manufacturers in the Indian market, and
FEV, a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies,
announced today that FEV will exhibit a diesel-electric hybrid version of
the Scorpio SUV at the 2008 SAE World Congress. The Congress takes place
April 14 - 17 at Cobo Center, in Detroit, Michigan. The diesel hybrid
version of the vehicle was developed by Mahindra with support from FEV. The
announcement was made jointly by Mahindra's Dr. Arun Jaura, Chief
Technology officer, Mahindra Group, and Gary Rogers, president and CEO of
FEV, Inc.
"The Scorpio vehicle is a clear indicator of the enormous implications
of globalization on the changing paradigm in vehicle development," said
Rogers. "A rapid advancement of technology is occurring on a global scale,
and our OEM customers are increasingly leveraging FEV's global presence to
ensure around- the-clock development of new powertrain and vehicle
concepts. The FEV Group has successfully expanded its capabilities and
international reach to accomplish shorter development times and to support
these types of global initiatives for its OEM partners."
FEV contributed its expertise in hybrid powertrain systems development
and integration, as well as software development to support Mahindra in the
hybridization of the vehicle, the first of its kind to be marketed in the
Asian market.
"FEV has been a very receptive and experienced partner in the program
and is known for their HEV work across the globe. With their support, we
were able to meet our aggressive targets. They have made a valuable
contribution to the development of the Scorpio Hybrid Diesel SUV," said Dr.
Arun Jaura, Chief Technology officer, Mahindra Group.
The Mahindra Scorpio hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) features the
following characteristics:
-- Diesel-electric parallel hybrid vehicle with four major functions:
- Start-stop
- Electric launch
- Torque augmentation
- Regenerative braking
- Seamless but enhanced driving experience
-- 2.2 Liter, I-4, second generation diesel common rail engine with 85 kW
and 270 Nm ratings
-- 6-speed automatic transmission
-- 30 kW (peak) motor with max torque of 270 Nm (peak) and a max speed
8500 rpm
-- 288V, 8.4 Ah NiMH battery
-- Quick cold start with e-motor assist
The Mahindra and Mahindra diesel-electric hybrid is representative of
the type of advanced vehicle technologies under development by FEV. Further
examples of this technology will be on display at the FEV exhibit.
About FEV
FEV is an internationally recognized powertrain and vehicle engineering
company that supplies the global transportation industry. FEV offers a
complete range of engineering services, providing support across the globe
to customers in the design, analysis, prototyping, powertrain and
transmission development, as well as vehicle integration, calibration and
homologation for advanced internal combustion gasoline-, diesel-, and
alternative-fueled powertrains. FEV also designs, develops and prototypes
advanced vehicle / powertrain electronic control systems and
hybrid-electric engine concepts that address future emission and fuel
economy standards. FEV is also a global supplier of advanced test cell,
instrumentation and test equipment. The FEV Group employs a staff of over
1,700 highly skilled specialists at advanced technical centers on three
continents. The FEV, Inc. North American Technical Center employs a staff
of about 300 personnel.
SOURCE FEV, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Leah Heidt, FEV, Inc., +1-248-373-6000,
heidt@fev-et.com; Marc Harlow, marc@harlowpr.com, or Joe
Rohatynski, joe@joepr.com, both of Rohatynski-Harlow Public
Relations, +1-517-579-0789
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