Hillhater
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In the past week or two, the press has been swamped with articles from several of the big auto makers .. Audi, VW, Volvo, Renault, ....about the 48v "Mild Hybrid" systems they will be incorperating on their cars in the near future. Some as early as 2018.
Most of these seem very similar systems, using 48v, belt drive, "Altermotor" units in place of the normal alternator and starter motors , coupled to the necessary controls and a small 1-3kWh Liion 48 v battery.
Power varies from 10 - 12 kW + and 60-70Nm of torque. (150-200 Nm at the crankshaft), with regen used to recharge the pack (not plug in)
These all seem very similar to the BAS system used in the US by GM on the Saturn etc a few years back, but it seems these latest systems are being produced by Continental, in Germany.
One suggestion is that it is a way to keep the Diesel engine clean enough to remain viable for a few more years when it is reprogramed to meet emissions legally.
Odd that they have all announced at the same time ?
Most of these seem very similar systems, using 48v, belt drive, "Altermotor" units in place of the normal alternator and starter motors , coupled to the necessary controls and a small 1-3kWh Liion 48 v battery.
Power varies from 10 - 12 kW + and 60-70Nm of torque. (150-200 Nm at the crankshaft), with regen used to recharge the pack (not plug in)
These all seem very similar to the BAS system used in the US by GM on the Saturn etc a few years back, but it seems these latest systems are being produced by Continental, in Germany.
One suggestion is that it is a way to keep the Diesel engine clean enough to remain viable for a few more years when it is reprogramed to meet emissions legally.
Odd that they have all announced at the same time ?