Efficient and Connected Powertrain - Challenges and Potentials

13th International CTI
Symposium,
December 2014, Berlin
Efficient and Connected Powertrain – Challenges and Potentials

Prof. Dr. H. Kohler, Dr. R. Steiner, Daimler AG
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Content
 Global Challenges for Powertrain Development

 Solutions for Efficient and Intelligent Powertrains
 Electrification
 Connected Powertrains
 Autonomous Driving
 Summary and Outlook
Prof. Dr. Kohler, Dr. Steiner | Daimler AG, Stuttgart | 13th International CTI Symposium 2014, Berlin 2
Our world is changing – Mobility is changing:
Powertrains need to be adapted, too!
Increasing Demand of Energy Urbanisation Change of Values

• Growth of population • Mega-Cities • „Green“ Awareness
• Increasing mobility request • Space Shortage • Individualization
•… • New Mobility forms • “Digital Natives”
•… •…
Shortage of Resources
• Limited fossil Fuels
• Demand for alternative energies
•…
More stringent Regulations Impact on Powertrains Economics

• CO2-emissions • Request for Solutions • Globalization
• Noise regulation • Request for new Technologies • Rising Competition
• Entry permits • Dealing with increasing • Different markets
•… Complexity and Costs
•…
•…
Worldwide CO2 targets* *CO2-fleet limits worldwide
(industry targets, normalized on NEDC and partly aggregated)
Regulations will stay one of the most important topic for the automotive industry
CO2-emissions [g CO2/km]
Fuel consumption [l/100 km] 172 166
6,9 l
7,3 l
144
130 6,2 l 120
5,2 l
95 107 5,0 l
3,8 l 4,6 l
- 6 %/a 68-78 - 4 %/a - 6 %/a
2,7-3,1 l
- 6 %/a
2015 2020 2025 2016 2020 2025 2015 2020
Additional Challenges: EU New WLTP-Test and Real Drive Fuel Consumption!

* Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures
Content

 Electrification
Ambitious CO2-targets require a holistic approach for vehicles
“Connected” energy management important lever to reduce real drive CO2!
Intelligent Lightweight Aerodynamics ICE & transmission

cd = 0,24*
Up to100 kg lighter* 1%-Point ≙ 0,1 Liter (2,5 g) 20 % more efficient*
Hybridization and PI Emission-free driving Energy management
Battery and Fuel Cell Vehicles incl. connected Powertrain
*New C-Class W205
Future mobility shaped by electrification of the powertrain!
Future has already started!
Hybrids Pure electric

Combustion
Powertrains driving
Engines
(Gasoline/Diesel)
“emission free”
Stopp/ 48V HV-Hybrids PI-Hybrids Battery Fuel Cell

Start
Degree of 100%
Electrification
0%

Combustion
Powertrains driving
Engines
(Gasoline/Diesel)
“emission free”

Start
Degree of 100%
Electrification
0%
Today
179 PS 133 PS
0 g CO2/km 0 g CO2/km
Mercedes-Benz
Modul Set

Combustion
Powertrains driving
Engines
(Gasoline/Diesel)
“emission free”

Start
Degree of 100%
Electrification
0%
Today
179 PS 133 PS
0 g CO2/km 0 g CO2/km
Mercedes-Benz
Modul Set
Consequent hybridization – S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID
Numbers everyone should know!
1 combined certified Data

2 pure electric Power- combined CO2-Emissions: 65 g CO2/km
Connected powertrains as enabler for future mobility
Making mobility safer, cleaner and more comfortable!
1. Intelligent driver assistance SAFETY

Radar, Ultraschall, Camera COMFORT
2. Intelligent Operating Strategy REAL DRIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION

3D maps, GPS, Software
AND EMISSIONS
2
1 4
3 5
3. Autonomous driving
Connected powertrains already state-of-the-art
Driver Assistant Systems in the New E- and S-Class since 2013
Intelligent Cruise Control by use of:
Radar, Ultraschall, Camera


AND EMISSIONS
2
1 4
3 5
Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) system for CV and buses
Reduces the fuel consumption of the new Actros by -3%, Setra TopClass by 4%!
Goal Predictive Powertrain Control Idea Optimal use of kinetic energy

=„best driver“
upper hysteresis
velocity
Cruise Control
3D map set speed range of
Shift points vehicle
speed
operation
lower hysteresis
GPS Gear steps
Ecoroll
distance
Example:
2
1 4
Steep hill
Rolling
3 Dip Hill Top
5
downhill Anticipatory EcoRoll
Predictive acceleration …w/o acceleration …gain momentum …rolling over top …long Ecoroll phases
prevent shifting to reach set speed
PPC represents the “best driver, always highly concentrated,

with best route knowledge”!
Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) system for CV and buses
PPC represents an extremely effective option for reducing fuel consumption
Effectiveness compared to other powertrain fuel economy measures for CV

∆ Installed Cost
Engine PPC
Powertrain
Auxilary losses
0 devices
Fuel Cons.
0,5 1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0 Red. in %
Bubble size indicates funding
Very attractive €/gCO2 ratio!

Further potentials: predictive control of auxiliary equipment, hybrids …
Intelligent Operating Strategy of the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID
The vehicle becomes to an intelligent and predictive partner!
Radar Camera Navigation

[DISTRONIC PLUS, CPA] [Stereo-Picture-Camera] [COMAND Online]
+
Hybrid-Mode
E-Mode
E-Save
Charge-Mode
Predictive ECO-Assistent Radar supported Predictive Predictive Route based

Functions: with hapt. Accel. recuperation shifting strategy operating strategy operating strategy
Intelligent Hybrid: Predictive Operating strategy
Maximum use of recuperation by optimal pre-conditioning of HV battery
COMAND Online predicts

Driving route
Pre-Conditioning of HV battery Maximum use of recuperation
Intelligent Hybrid: Route based operating strategy
Optimal use of electric energy by optimal sequence of operating modes


AND EMISSIONS
2
1 4
3 5
Autonomous driving shown by MB in cars and trucks
Success-factor: Technology transfer within Daimler
August 2013 July 2014
Content

 Electrification
Summary and Outlook
 Holistic approaches are required to fulfill

future mobility requests!
 Electrification of the powertrain has already started!
 Powertrains can already look ahead!
 Vision of autonomous driving becomes step-by-step reality!
Connected powertrains offer a lot of further potential

to make future mobility safer, cleaner and more comfortable!

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13th International CTI

Efficient and Connected Powertrain – Challenges and Potentials

 Global Challenges for Powertrain Development

Increasing Demand of Energy Urbanisation Change of Values

More stringent Regulations Impact on Powertrains Economics

2015 2020 2025 2016 2020 2025 2015 2020

Additional Challenges: EU New WLTP-Test and Real Drive Fuel Consumption!

 Global Challenges for Powertrain Development

Intelligent Lightweight Aerodynamics ICE & transmission

Up to100 kg lighter* 1%-Point ≙ 0,1 Liter (2,5 g) 20 % more efficient*

Hybridization and PI Emission-free driving Energy management

Battery and Fuel Cell Vehicles incl. connected Powertrain

*New C-Class W205

Hybrids Pure electric

Stopp/ 48V HV-Hybrids PI-Hybrids Battery Fuel Cell

Hybrids Pure electric

Stopp/ 48V HV-Hybrids PI-Hybrids Battery Fuel Cell

Hybrids Pure electric

Stopp/ 48V HV-Hybrids PI-Hybrids Battery Fuel Cell

1 combined certified Data

1. Intelligent driver assistance SAFETY

2. Intelligent Operating Strategy REAL DRIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION

1. Intelligent driver assistance SAFETY

2. Intelligent Operating Strategy REAL DRIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION

Goal Predictive Powertrain Control Idea Optimal use of kinetic energy

PPC represents the “best driver, always highly concentrated,

Effectiveness compared to other powertrain fuel economy measures for CV

Bubble size indicates funding

Very attractive €/gCO2 ratio!

Radar Camera Navigation

Predictive ECO-Assistent Radar supported Predictive Predictive Route based

COMAND Online predicts

Pre-Conditioning of HV battery Maximum use of recuperation

1. Intelligent driver assistance SAFETY

2. Intelligent Operating Strategy REAL DRIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION

August 2013 July 2014

 Global Challenges for Powertrain Development

 Holistic approaches are required to fulfill

Connected powertrains offer a lot of further potential

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