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New Diversity in Hybrid Powertrains

not a sensible option due to their higher conversion losses. However, Prof. Stefan Pischinger, FEV, already commented in 2018 [5] that this generalized view is no longer valid. In a comparison with a parallel hybrid, he was able to show that a serial hybrid can even be more efficient because the ‘sweet spot’ in the engine’s map can be used better. Any surplus load in relation to the required traction power can be profitably used as propulsi...

Market & Tech Reports Updated at: 2024/10/03

Driverless Rides on Cruise

n 10, 2022 (Source:Cruise) The rideshare opened up to me at 10:30 pm on Saturday for the first time and from the multiple rides, I realized the most exciting or most eventful time frame was from 10:30pm to 12:30am. After that, the night became much more quiet and less eventful. I realized the sweet spot when there was the most chaos and excitement was right at the start of the night and when the Cruise's driverless service starts. It really...

Market & Tech Reports Updated at: 2022/08/30

Interplay of All Drive Types

on of synthetic fuels and biofuels will come into play. It has obviously now been recognized that these liquid and gaseous sources of energy can make an equally important contribution to a sustainable reduction in CO2 to that of electric energy. Produced using sustainable energy at the world’s “sweet spots,” they are available as blends or in a pure form – and not only for existing vehicles, but also for new ones. Thermodynamic energy con...

Market & Tech Reports Updated at: 2022/05/13

New Potential for Plug-in Hybrids

The benefit of being able to use the two electric motors in different ways is that they can both operate individually or together to provide the greatest possible efficiency depending on the driving situation. For example, the smaller motor is sufficient in many situations and will function in the sweet spot under relatively heavy loads. Prof. Stephan RinderknechtInstitute for MechatronicSystems of TU Darmstadt 2 QUESTIONS FOR … W...

Market & Tech Reports Updated at: 2021/11/26

Global Top 10 Countries Sales Forecast (Q1 2020)

verall.USAWe anticipate that the impact of the coronavirus in the economy will slow down sales in 2021: we forecast that 15.49 mn Light Vehicles will be sold, up by 9% YoY. Sales are likely to start rebounding in 2022, with the economy fully recovered and more Generation Y consumers reaching the “sweet‐spot” for a first new vehicle purchase.JapanFor 2020, sales are projected to fall by 9.5% to 4.64 mn units, not only due to the stronger‐t...

Market & Tech Reports Updated at: 2020/04/23

Hyundai Motor Group: advancing electrification with the Kona Electric SUV

Automotive project volume contracted for 2019 and 2020, with the culmination of the pressure from 2018 (interest rates and used vehicle prices). Also, economic growth is anticipated to slow down in 2020. Yet, sales are expected to start rebounding after 2020, as more of Generation Y reaches the “sweet-spot” for a first vehicle purchase and tech savvy consumers look for the latest trends in vehicles. In contrast to the US market trend, Hyunda...

Market & Tech Reports Updated at: 2018/12/20

OEM Operations in the U.S. in 2018

riffs, we project volume contractions for 2019 and 2020, with the culmination of the pressure from 2018 - interest rates and used vehicle prices. Also, economic growth is anticipated to slow down in 2020. Yet, sales are expected to start rebounding after 2020, as more of Generation Y reaches the “sweet‐spot” for a first vehicle purchase and tech savvy consumers look for the latest trends in vehicles. We expect the rollout of autonomous vehi...

Market & Tech Reports Updated at: 2018/12/19

Electrification Technologies (Part 2): Nissan developing 60kWh battery for EVs

ne drive with the generated electric power as needed. Created by MarkLines based on Honda's press releases Engine and motor efficiency enhancement The i-MMD system implements control to the effect that the engine and the motor can continue to operate within their respective high-efficiency "sweet spots" in response to driving conditions. The engine load is adjusted so that the it can run at optimal efficiency with assistance from the mo...

Market & Tech Reports Updated at: 2016/03/03

Evolution of the internal combustion engine

e a CF of 12. Verification tests involving driving pattern changes (faster vehicle speeds) and RDE compliance (emissions measurements taken during real-life driving) will be performed in Europe. Therefore, while at the same time using numerous engine areas that have good fuel efficiency (light-load sweet spot at around 2000rpm), electrified powertrains (hybrid systems and electrified auxiliary systems) with the motor providing additional power du...

Market & Tech Reports Updated at: 2016/02/17