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Interview Unplugging the Electric Vehicle 3D Printing of Tooling RicardoFeature heading Quarterly Review Q2 2016 Interview Danny Shapiro Senior automotive director of high-end electronics specialist NVIDIA Unplugging the electric vehicle Latest-generation wireless systems A focus on the latest in technology, innovation and sustainability take the hassle out of recharging 3D printing of tooling A new model for automotive manufacturing SIGNAL of intent Ricardo helps Denmark’s rail network with Europe’s largest signalling replacement programme Visit stand C3-601 at LCV, Millbrook 14 & 15 September 2016 Ricardo continuing to push the boundaries of cost-e ective hybridization and vehicle electri cation Ricardo is a leading force in hybrid system design, powertrain • Reduced component costs • High synergies in powertrain engineering and vehicle electronics e c i e n c y • Mild hybridization at 48V With a broad spectrum of capabilities, a 2900-strong global team of specialists and a rich history in the research and development of ground-breaking technologies, we are positioned perfectly to collaborate on • Reduced design complexities the rst-time application of ‘intelligent electri cation’ in diesel vehicles. • Cost-reducing advanced lead- The Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project is a six-partner venture, bringing together scienti c, carbon battery technology engineering and vehicle technology expertise to develop next-generation technology for a low-cost, low- carbon diesel-electric hybrid passenger car, without compromising performance or driveability. • Environmentally friendlier switched reluctance motor- Through extensive experience of hybrid systems and joined-up knowledge across engines, transmissions, generator technology power electronics and e-machines, batteries and controls, we deliver on our promise to develop truly integrated vehicle solutions for our clients. Find out more about ADEPT www.ricardo.com/adept Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1223 223200 Copyright © Ricardo plc | V1 16 FU Delivering Excellence Through Innovation & Technology www.ricardo.com 18 Visit stand C3-601 at LCV, Millbrook 14 & 15 September 2016 CONTENTS Photo- Peter Elmholt Ricardo Quarterly Review • Q2 2016 NEWS Features Industry news ..................04 The new model Super-diesels for premium cars as smaller models turn to gasoline; Engine of the Year factory .................................10 08 Modern automotive manufacturing is highly winners; energy storage advances boost efficient, but expensive and inflexible. In renewables; electric truck takes Tesla partnership with the United Technologies approach; battery price prospects; Volvo’s Research Center, Ricardo Strategic new architecture Consulting shows how new processes can unlock innovation and enable mass RQ viewpoint: customization. Anthony Smith reports Steve Doyle .......................07 Ricardo’s hybrid specialist says 48V Unplugging the hybrids will save more CO2 than plug-ins electric car .........................15 Thanks to the latest generation of wireless Ricardo news ....................24 electric vehicle charging technology such Ricardo continuing to push the boundaries of Ricardo oversees truck platooning project; as Qualcomm HaloTM, the inconvenience and new transmission for Shengrui; Forbes Best hassle of using power cables to connect to list features Ricardo; mild hybrid technology charging points could soon be a thing of the cost-e ective hybridization and vehicle electri cation 15 co-operation; rail presence in China steps up past, says Anthony Smith Ricardo is a leading force in hybrid system design, powertrain • Reduced component costs Reading the signals .......18 • High synergies in powertrain Q & A Denmark’s rail network is undergoing the engineering and vehicle electronics e c i e n c y Danny Shapiro, largest signalling replacement programme Europe has ever seen. Why, asks Andrew • Mild hybridization at 48V NVIDIA ..................................08 Foulkes, have so few territories attempted With a broad spectrum of capabilities, a 2900-strong global team of specialists and a rich history in the Ian Adcock meets NVIDIA’s automotive leader it before? research and development of ground-breaking technologies, we are positioned perfectly to collaborate on • Reduced design complexities to hear about the deep-learning circuits that the rst-time application of ‘intelligent electri cation’ in diesel vehicles. will steer the new generation of intelligent • Cost-reducing advanced lead- autonomous vehicles The Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project is a six-partner venture, bringing together scienti c, carbon battery technology engineering and vehicle technology expertise to develop next-generation technology for a low-cost, low- carbon diesel-electric hybrid passenger car, without compromising performance or driveability. • Environmentally friendlier switched reluctance motor- Through extensive experience of hybrid systems and joined-up knowledge across engines, transmissions, generator technology power electronics and e-machines, batteries and controls, we deliver on our promise to develop truly Ricardo contacts and locations: The task of RQ is to highlight Client confidentiality is of the utmost importance www.ricardo.com/contacts the latest thinking in global to Ricardo, which means that we can only report integrated vehicle solutions for our clients. RQ subscriptions: engineering and technology in the on a small fraction of the work carried out by the www.ricardo.com/rq transportation and clean energy company. So we are especially grateful to those Sales enquiries: sectors and related industries. Ricardo customers who have kindly agreed to [email protected] We aim to achieve this by presenting an up-to- co-operate with RQ and allow their programmes Head office: date mix of news, profiles and interviews with top to be highlighted in print: without such help from Find out more about ADEPT Ricardo plc, Shoreham-by-Sea Conceived and produced West Sussex BN43 5FG for Ricardo by: business leaders, as well as in-depth features on customers it would not be possible to present such United Kingdom TwoTone Media Ltd programmes – both from within Ricardo and other a fascinating insight into the development of new www.ricardo.com/adept Tel: +44 (0)1273 455611 Editor: Tony Lewin leading companies. products, technologies and innovations. Contributors: Anthony Smith, Ian Adcock, Andrew Foulkes RQ magazine is printed on paper TwoTone Media Ltd contacts: certified as being in compliance Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1223 223200 with the environmental and Anthony Smith: [email protected] social standards of the Forest Tony Lewin: [email protected] Stewardship Council ®. Copyright © Ricardo plc | V1 16 FU Delivering Excellence Through Innovation & Technology www.ricardo.com Industry News INdustrY NEWS The latest in technology, innovation and sustainability across world industries Super-diesels fight back A new generation of super-diesels is 900 Nm torque. The SQ7 also breaks new BMW’s 3-litre diesel and, in its 750d launch application, gives features quadruple emerging, their mission to restore the ground with its high-power 48V electrical CO2 emissions of 149 g/km and 0-100 turbochargers to credibility of diesel power in the wake of sub-system, which feeds a maximum km/h acceleration in 4.6 seconds. The ensure lag-free the emissions scandals that have engulfed of 7 kW to the e-compressor and also response piezo injection system runs at over 2500 several automakers in Europe and Asia. powers the electromechanical active roll bar and the aftertreatment comprises a The first wave of new engines are stabilization system. diesel particulate filter and NOx-storage large, complex and powerful and will The SQ7 uses a NOx-oxidating catalyst, close-coupled with the engine, appear on top premium models, where catalytic converter and a downstream and an SCR system. Compared with the their efficiency advantage is greatest SCR converter integrated into the diesel outgoing engine, power is up by 5 percent and where high prices allow the most particulate filter to reduce oxides of and consumption down by 11 percent. sophisticated emission control equipment nitrogen. CO2 emissions are 177 g/km and Mercedes-Benz, meanwhile, is to be built into the specification. 100 km/h is reached in a claimed investing an additional €3 billion in new The first to reach the showrooms is 4.8 seconds. engine technology, including a new the Audi SQ7 SUV, claimed to be the most Not to be outdone, BMW too has OM 654 family of modular diesels that powerful diesel on the market and powered developed an all-new luxury diesel engine. include stepped combustion chambers by a new 4.0 litre V8 with the world’s first The 3.0 litre straight six in the upcoming and the EGR system placed directly on use of an electrically powered compressor 750d is the most powerful in the the engine to make performance largely working in tandem with twin sequential company’s history and features no fewer independent of ambient temperatures. turbochargers to eliminate turbo lag and than four turbochargers. These, in BMW’s The OM 654 already complies with 2017 boost acceleration from rest. The new TDI words, are “precisely co-ordinated in their European emissions standards and the also has a valvelift system that controls function to ensure an early onset of pulling initial version, a four cylinder of 2.0 litres, is gas flow to each of the turbos to maintain power that continues right up into high fitted to the new E220d sedan and station optimum
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