Diesel Hybrid – The Next Generation of Hybrid Powertrains by Mercedes-Benz

Authors

Dr.-Ing. U. Keller, Dipl.-Ing. C. Enderle,
Dipl.-Ing. T. Gödecke, Dipl.-Ing. G. Henning, Daimler AG, Stuttgart

Year

2012

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 735

Summary

The next generation of hybrid system by Mercedes-Benz combines a parallel hybridw ith a 4-cylinder diesel engine. The newly developed hybrid transmission is based onthe 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission and the vast experience of former hybridprojects within the company. Most applications of hybrid powertrains are focused on gasoline engines. Thesehybrid systems achieve a huge reduction in fuel consumption. However theconventional powertrains are also undergoing tremendous efforts to increase fuelefficiency. As a consequence thereof a diesel parallel hybrid system was developed.The combination of the 7G-TRONIC Hybrid and the 4-cylinder diesel engine OM651a powertrain with highest fuel efficiency, flexibility and modularity has been achieved.

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