Regional Market Effects on Opportunities for Emerging Engine and Powertrain Technologies Aramco Research Center

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Costanzo, Vincent, author.

Contributor:

Nieto Prada, Daniela

Vijayagopal, Ram

Conference Name:

SAE Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Digital Summit (2021-09-28 : Live Online, Pennsylvania, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource cm

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2021

Summary:

This paper examines the benefit achievable with advanced engine technologies as "drop-in" substitutions for existing engines, as well as the opportunity for increased electric hybridization of the powertrain, for several major markets. This study evaluates key segments of light duty vehicles for several markets including US, China, EU, Japan, and India. Representative vehicles for each market were simulated using advanced vehicle modeling tools. For each market, the local regulatory cycles are employed to quantify the fuel economy benefits. This study aims to identify the powertrain and engine technology combination that is best suited for each market and vehicle segment. The focus of this paper is to estimate the fuel economy benefits that can be achieved with these technologies, while maintaining the typical performance requirements observed in each market. Additionally, to understand the potential impact of regional and seasonal variations in ambient temperature, a simple assessment of the impact of increased cabin heating and cooling loads was conducted. In total, 11 engines technologies and 5 powertrain architectures were simulated for 5 different markets. Results showed that opportunities exist for improving the drive cycle fuel economy of these mass market vehicles through alternate engine technology and increased levels of electric hybridization

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Publisher Number:

2021-01-1247

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license