Advanced Technology & Research Energy efficiency and other challenges Dr. Roberson Oliveira R&AE Coordinator
The Volvo Group vision: To become the world leader in sustainable transport solutions GTT Presentation 3 2014
The Volvo Group vision: HOW we will reach our vision By creating value for customers # in selected segments By pioneering products and services for # the transport and infrastructure industries By driving safety, quality and # environmental care By working with energy, passion and respect # for the individual GTT Presentation 4 2014
GROUP TRUCKS TECHNOLOGY GTT Presentation 5 2014
INTRODUCING GROUP TRUCKS TECHNOLOGY Volvo Group organization Group Trucks Sales & Marketing EMEA Group Trucks Sales & Marketing Americas Group Trucks Sales & Marketing and JVs APAC Group Trucks Operations Group Trucks Technology Construction Equipment Business Areas Volvo Financial Services GTT Presentation 6 2014
GROUP TRUCKS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT GTT Presentation 7 2014
For all Volvo Group brands Eicher JV Prevost Sunwin JV DFCV JV Renault Trucks UD Trucks Mack Trucks SDLG JV Volvo Nova GTT Presentation 8 2014
GROUP TRUCKS TECHNOLOGY Global cooperation every day Approx. 9 400 GTT people at our R&D main sites Gothenburg: 3 800 Hagerstown: 400 Lyon: 2 000 Ageo: 700 Greensboro: 800 Bangalore: 900 Shanghai: 100 Curitiba: 500 Brisbane: 50 Other:150 EMPLOYEES, TEMPORARIES AND CONSULTANTS GTT Presentation 9 2014
Scope and responsibilities within Volvo Group TRUCKS VOLVO BUSES VOLVO CE VOLVO PENTA EXTERNAL FINANCIAL CUSTOMERS SERVICES (outside Volvo Group) Global Product Planning Advanced Technology & Research Range & Projects Management Volvo Group Trucks Technology Complete Vehicle Powertrain Engineering Vehicle Engineering Purchasing Direct & Indirect material and services Quality and Customer Satisfaction Technology, Product & Sourcing & Steering Committees GTT Presentation 10 2014
Sustainable transport solution technologies for society today and in the future RENEWABLE FUELS ALTERNATIVE DRIVELINES FUEL ECONOMY NOISE REDUCTION SAFETY FOR DRIVERS AND SURROUNDINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY GTT Presentation 11 2014
Extensive development work CAB ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS CHASSIS AND VEHICLE DYNAMICS ENGINES, TRANSMISSIONS AND AXLES CONTROLS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONALITIES GTT Presentation 12 2014
Planning for the future and setting the direction Analyzing customer and society needs Long term technology development and planning Planning for competitive product ranges and vehicle services Research collaboration with suppliers, academia, institutes and authorities GTT Presentation 13 2014
Efficient and robust R&D processes are the foundation PRODUCT VALUE STREAM Portfolio Management Concept Development Detailed Development and Final Verification Industrialization and Commercialization Supply and Maintain products GTT Presentation 14 2014
TRL Technology Readiness Level Technology indicator Has an identical unit of the technology been successfully launched/operated on the market in an identical configuration/environment? Product launched Has an identical unit of the technology been successfully qualified under operational conditions (field tests)? Field test R I S K V A L U E Has a system prototype, in a near final form, been successfully operated under expected conditions? Has a virtual prototype, in a near final form, been successfully operated under expected simulation conditions? Has a representative system prototype of the technology been demonstrated in a relevant (product/process) environment? Has a prototype of the key elements of the technology been demonstrated in a laboratory environment? Has analytical and experimental proof-of-concept been demonstrated? Has key elements of the technology been identified and expected benefits formulated? Have basic principles been identified that could potentially form the basis of a new or improved technology? Technical principle + Application = Expected Benefit Technical Principle Project Builds verification DMU/Virtual verification AE demonstrator/ Mule/System test bench Component test Calculations/ Simulations and experiments AE proposal ATR + RnP ATR + STI VOLVO GTT - LAm Advanced Technology & Research 15 COBEM 2013
Efficient and robust R&D processes are the foundation VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 16
LAm Advanced Technology & Research Global ATR TS&I EE&E VT&S TS&S E&ES ATR Technology areas LAm Advanced Technology & Research GTT Presentation 18 2014
Fuel saving potential (%) short term Energy Efficiency 20 Straight foward, not constant The way to go! 0 Low Implementation cost/complexibility High VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 19
The VOLVO Efficiency Vehicle Super Truck Improve Freight Efficiency by 50% Demonstrate a 55% Brake Thermal Efficiency Concept VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 20
The VOLVO Efficiency Vehicle Super Truck VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 21
Energy Efficiency Driver Assistance The Nenphio System Electronics Solution for Fuel Saving ESFS ehorizon based system VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 22
Energy Efficiency i-see VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 23
Energy Efficiency - Hydridization Hybrid Electric bus 37% Fuel Economy VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 24
Energy Efficiency - Hydridization Hybrid plug-in bus 75% Fuel Economy VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 25
VOLVO Hydraulic Front-wheel-drive Hydraulic motor for start assist (Bosch Rexroth) For long haul application, it can work as regenerative brake μhybrid VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 26
VOLVO Hydraulic Front-wheel-drive Maximum torque available at the wheel is determined by a combination of the pump and motor size (16,000 Nm) The speed is also limited by that, and is about 22 km/h with the current system. HRB Systems VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 27
HRB 25% Fuel Economy possibility for city applications VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 28
Volvo Dynamic Steering A breakthrough for effortless steering without strain or pain Volvo Dynamic Steering combines conventional hydraulic power steering with an electronically regulated electric motor fitted to the steering gear. The result is precise steering that gives the truck driver a safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable working environment VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 29
Volvo Dynamic Steering VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 30
Pressao (bar) Velocidade (rpm) Hydraulic Hybrid Systems for Heavy R() s E() s Controlador Vehicles Planta PID U () M s K M Ganho do sensor Variável controlada Saturação Subsistema controlado 3500 2800 2100 1400 700 0 Variável de Saída Motor Hidraulico 0 4 8 12 16 20 350 300 250 200 150 100 Acumulador Circuito 0 4 8 12 16 20 Tempo (s) Rafael Bravo Rafael Goularte VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 31
The most POWERF ULL truck in the world!! VOLVO GTT - Advanced Technology & Research 32
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