The Future of Engines Is Strongly Influenced by Transmissions

Authors

Prof. Dr. Peter Gutzmer, Deputy CEO, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Schaeffler AG, Herzogenaurach

Year

2015

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 783

Summary

The low-emission vehicle drives of the future can only be made a reality if the losses that occur are reduced throughout the entire drive train. We must therefore consider internal combustion engines, electric components, and transmissions as a whole, which includes considering improvements to the engine data map such as those that can be achieved using variable valve trains. At the same time, transmission concepts must also be developed that are suitable for both 48-volt and high-voltage hybrid drives and that combine a high level of overall efficiency with the lowest possible level of complexity.