AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- FEV played a key role in the
development of a "quiet" six-cylinder diesel engine that soon will be
available on the Jaguar S-Type sedan.
The engine, refined and validated by FEV, will be displayed at the
company's exhibit during the 2005 SAE World Congress, April 11-14, at Cobo
Center in Detroit.
The V-6 diesel engine meets Euro-IV emissions requirements and ranks well
above the best-in-class benchmark for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).
Common-rail diesel technology contributes to low noise levels, smooth
performance and modest fuel consumption.
During development of the engine, FEV performed continuous CAE analysis
for design assessment and dynamic structure optimization. NVH testing
centered on noise-source identification and fine-tuning, as well as the
resulting validation.
FEV is an industry leader in the use of computer-aided engineering (CAE)
and testing to develop best-in-class powertrains with improved NVH
characteristics, reducing radiated noise as well as minimizing structure-borne
noise.
Actively engaged in the benchmarking of competitive powertrains and
offering total NVH system assessment for both powertrains and vehicles, much
of FEV's work is completed using analytical techniques, sometimes with virtual
pre-production models. Once prototypes are available, the company's engineers
can make noise and vibration refinements through appropriate testing.
FEV was involved in the NVH and combustion-system phases of the engine's
development, starting with the initial design stages and continuing through to
the start of production in the joint Ford/PSA-Peugeot Citroen project. The
final engine design includes a large number of the NVH and combustion system
changes recommended by FEV.
FEV is an independent engine and powertrain systems research, design and
development company. Globally, it provides complete concept-to-production
(C2P)(TM) support to the transportation industry, commercial engine
manufacturers and the emerging fuel-cell industry. FEV designs, prototypes
and develops advanced gasoline-, diesel- and alternative-fueled engines, along
with advanced vehicle powertrain concepts, including hybrid-electric vehicles.
FEV also is a global supplier of advanced test cell, instrumentation and test
equipment.
Additional information is available at http://www.fev.com .
SOURCE FEV
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CONTACT:
Company Contact: Leah Ondejko of FEV Engine
Technology, +1-248-373-6000, E-mail: Ondejko@fev-et.com ; or
Media Contact: Laura Oliveto of AutoCom Associates,
+1-248-647-8621, E-mail: loliveto@usautocom.com , for FEV
NOTE TO EDITORS: Visit FEV Engine Technology At SAE Booth #1815.
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