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01 // 2020 // 01 Mobility magazine for the workshop 01 // 2020 EURO 4.50 MOBILITY MAGAZINE FOR THE WORKSHOP WORKSHOP THE FOR MOBILITY MAGAZINE A– HOT COMMODITY Thermal management experts DON’T– LOOK DOWN THE BARREL Particle measurement at the tail pipe WHAT– DRIVES US— TODAY AND TOMORROW Alternative fuels and e-mobility MAHLE TURNS 100 Full throttle for 100 years CONTENTS – DO IT & GET IT MAHLE INSIDE 24 TEST PASSED WITH 04 FULL THROTTLE FOR FLYING COLORS 100 YEARS Calibration of driver MAHLE turns 100 26 assistance systems – 10 EVERYTHING STAYS A STRAIGHT 26 LOUIS HELPS BETTER From professional to professional, FLUSH A straight flush A new look for MAHLE MAHLE turns 100—and that’s what we’re celebrat- 28 DON’T LOOK 14 A HOT COMMODITY EDITORIAL ing in this issue of MPULSE. But instead of taking 04 DOWN THE BARREL Thermal management a stroll down memory lane, we’d rather look for- Particle measurement experts – ward. On page 6, you can find out what MAHLE is at the tail pipe developing for the mobility of tomorrow and what FULL THROTTLE 34 PREPARED FOR ANY we’ll be focusing on in the Aftermarket business FOR 100 YEARS 30 PARTICLE MEASURE- SITUATION unit. And no matter which type of drive wins out in MENT IN GASOLINE Aftermarket of the future the future, one thing is certain: thermal manage- ENGINES ment is set to play an increasingly important role. Interview with So, from page 14 onward, we tell you how you can Dr. Andreas Mayer NEW ON THE MARKET become a thermal management expert. 36 NEW ON THE MARKET 32 32 WHAT DRIVES US— More selection, more The future may be electric—but the combustion TODAY AND TOMORROW quality, more efficiency – engine will still be with us for a while. The new Alternative fuels and WHAT DRIVES US— exhaust gas regulations demonstrate this in con- e-mobility 38 AFTERBURNER TODAY AND TOMORROW crete terms: from 2021, exhaust gas particles Hot topics and latest news must be measured at the tail pipe of diesel vehi- 14 cles. With MAHLE’s specially developed particle SWEAT & GASOLINE WE’RE CELEBRATING— – counter, you can cost-effectively upgrade your 12 CLASSIC PISTONS AND YOU CAN WIN! A HOT COMMODITY existing exhaust gas measuring station. Retro Classics MAHLE anniversary quiz THERMAL MANAGEMENT Culture Award EXPERTS Of course, in this issue of MPULSE you’ll once 39 VANESSA HAS FUEL again read interesting interviews and get valuable IN HER BLOOD practical tips from Louis. A special item for this anniversary issue is the MAHLE quiz, with some cool prizes up for grabs! 28 39 Good luck, and we hope you enjoy reading it! – – PARTICLE MEASUREMENT VANESSA AT THE TAIL PIPE IS COMING HAS FUEL IN HER BLOOD Olaf Henning Corporate Executive Vice President and General Manager MAHLE Aftermarket Register now at mpulse.mahle.com, and get your subscription delivered to your door free of charge. 100 years of MAHLE // MAHLE INSIDE // 05 FULL THROTTLE FOR 100 YEARS MAHLE is currently one of the top 20 automotive suppliers and one of the world’s largest systems providers for the powertrain, thermal management, and air conditioning. Nowadays, half of all automobiles produced worldwide contain MAHLE components. It all started in a small workshop. That’s why your work is particularly close to our hearts—and that won’t change in the next 100 years. 100 years of MAHLE // MAHLE INSIDE // 07 – 100 YEARS OF MAHLE FROM WORKSHOP TO GLOBAL – COMPANY THE FUTURE WILL BE – TWICE AS EXCITING – In 1920, the manufacture of aircraft was forbidden in Germany. Who will win the race? We believe the combustion engine will remain with us These were difficult times for pilot and aircraft engineer Hellmuth for a long time to come. At the same time, we know that the future belongs Hirth. So, in a small test workshop, he began building engines. to e-mobility as well as to other alternative powertrain technologies. This is On December 1, 1920, Hirth brought Hermann Mahle, a busi- nessman, into his workshop. His role would be to bring some why we will continue to develop both paths—and are therefore pursuing a order and structure to the start-up. December 1, 1920, is there- dual strategy. fore acknowledged as the starting point of our company. In 1922, the second important event took place: Engineer Ernst Mahle The aim for the combustion engine is clear: less CO If it says “e-mobility” on the outside, it has MAHLE joined the company, and the foundation was laid for the techno- 2 Gasoline and diesel will remain the leading technologies on on the inside logically leading, globally active company, MAHLE. our roads in the years to come. That’s why we’ll continue We are concentrating on two main topics: thermal manage- doing everything we can to optimize combustion engines. ment and the electric powertrain. When it comes to electric Rethinking and advancing automotive manufacturing— This is where, for example, MAHLE steel and lightweight vehicles, controlling the hot and cold currents is the key to time and again pistons come into play, in combination with friction-optimized optimizing performance, cruising range, and service life. We piston ring packs. Modern MAHLE engine components also have already developed numerous innovations for the thermal In the 1920s, pistons made of heavy gray cast iron were used make it possible to use low-viscosity engine oils. This further soaking of batteries in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. in the combustion engines of cars. But the Mahle brothers were reduces the frictional resistance as well as the amount of As of this year, with the acquisition of Behr Hella Service, we already aware that the future belonged to light-alloy pistons. In OUR “100 YEARS” SEAL lubricating oil required and the fuel consumption. We will also now offer workshops a worry-free package for thermal man- 1931, they made their breakthrough, thanks to Ernst Mahle’s WHAT IT MEANS save CO with innovations in the air pathway and intelligent agement for all types of drive. We’re also strongly committed invention of the aluminum ring carrier piston. Since then, MAHLE 2 thermal management. to developing alternative drive systems, power electronics, has kept its foot on the gas and steered automotive manufactur- The round shape represents dynamism and and electric auxiliaries for every vehicle type—from passenger ing into the future with a wealth of innovations. movement as well as the fact that MAHLE is active around the globe. The small multicol- cars and commercial vehicles through machinery to pedelecs and e-scooters. In short, if it says “e-mobility” on the outside, By tirelessly rethinking and advancing the technology, we’ve ensured ored blocks stand for the wide variety of it has MAHLE on the inside. rapid growth, developing from a parts supplier to a systems provid- products, solutions, and people that make er, from a workshop to a global company. What’s next? You can find up our company. out more about our future strategy on the following page. READ THE “THERMAL MANAGEMENT” ARTICLE STARTING ON PAGE 14 TO FIND OUT MORE. 100 years of MAHLE // MAHLE INSIDE // 09 100 YEARS OF MAHLE MR. SPYRIDAKIS, HOW DID YOU AND ARE YOU ALREADY NOTICING THE CHANGE IN THE – MAHLE COME TOGETHER? AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY? Savvas S.: In 1957, I opened a vehicle spare Yiangos S.: Yes, interest in smaller, more efficient vehicles ONE parts shop in Cyprus. So, I traveled to Frankfurt has increased significantly. The market ratio of OE to after- for the IAA, where I bought MAHLE Original market has also changed dramatically. And, although the pistons, which I then installed in vehicles on pie was getting smaller and smaller, we managed to grow a trial basis. They worked perfectly! As I was our business. THOUSAND already working with KNECHT FILTER at that time, I asked to be put in touch with MAHLE. WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY SPECIAL? The guy at MAHLE told me he’d previously attempted—unsuccessfully—to sell MAHLE Savvas S.: First of all, we’ve been well known in the market THANKS products in Cyprus and was pleased to hear of for many years. Second, we import and distribute only OEM my interest. In a nutshell, We drew up a contract parts. However, compared with the manufacturer’s original – and from 1963 I was MAHLE’s official sales parts, we’re cheaper. OE quality at lower prices: that’s what partner in Cyprus, and later also in Greece. convinces the customers. We also cover the complete spare parts range. Besides this, we offer the full range of parts, HOW HAS THE PARTNERSHIP which is a big advantage for workshops. DEVELOPED OVER TIME? Yiangos S.: And of course, it is special that we are a family- Savvas S.: From 1963, we sold MAHLE pistons owned company in its third generation with a presence in and radiators. We then gradually added all the Cyprus and Greece. new MAHLE products. MR. SPYRIDAKIS, WE’D ALSO LIKE TO Yiangos S.: Since 2002, we’ve been a represen- CONGRATULATE YOU ON YOUR 85TH BIRTHDAY! 100 years of MAHLE—not tative for MAHLE’s full range in Greece, and we’ve DURING ALL THESE YEARS, YOU HAVE GAINED possible without the close had a lot of success with it. We regard ourselves A LOT OF EXPERIENCE. IS THERE ANY ADVICE partnership we have with as part of the MAHLE family. THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR READERS? you, our dealerships and workshops! We thank you SO, YOU WERE CONVINCED ABOUT Savvas S.: I’ve been lucky enough to work with an outstand- MAHLE RIGHT FROM THE START? ing company and great people.