2006 Diesel Engine Emissions Reduction Conference
Light Duty Diesels in North AmericaA Huge Opportunity
2006 Diesel Engine Emissions Reduction Conference
Light Duty Diesels in North AmericaA Huge Opportunity
Dr. Gerhard Schmidt – Vice President Ford Research and Advanced EngineeringDr. Gerhard Schmidt – Vice President Ford Research and Advanced Engineering
Why Diesels?Why Diesels?
Queen Elizabeth 2
Super Heavy Duty Trucks
Big Diesels at WorkBig Diesels at Work
Train Locomotives
Class 8
Why Diesels?Why Diesels?
Ford North American Diesel TrucksFord North American Diesel Trucks
F 250/350 SeriesE series RV
Commercial E 450
F 550
Why Diesels?Why Diesels?
Ford European Diesel Light Duty VehiclesFord European Diesel Light Duty Vehicles
Transit ConnectRange Rover Sport
C Max
Fiesta
Jaguar S Type
Can Light Duty Succeed in North America?Can Light Duty Succeed in North America?
Diesel can offer a balance of performance feel and fuel economy unmatched by other
powertrain options.
Acceleration (m/sec2)
MH
Fu
el E
co
no
my
, mp
g
Bette
r
Diesel Driving Dynamics
Diesel
Gasoline
Can Light Duty Succeed in North America?Can Light Duty Succeed in North America?
High Performance solutions have moved more applications to Diesel in Europe.
CD Car Diesel HP Growth (Share in Europe)
<7475 99
100 124
125 149
150 174
<7475 99
150 174175 199
200 224225 250
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
1990 1998 2006
DOE has a Key RoleDOE has a Key Role
Courtesy of
Urea SCR/DPF System for a Tier 2 LDTwith Urea Co FuelingUrea SCR/DPF System for a Tier 2 LDTwith Urea Co Fueling
Primary Contractor
Subcontractors
Catalyst Suppliers
UreaNOx
sensor
SCRDOC
CDPF
ExhaustFlow
Urea Information and SupplyDOE is working with the Auto Alliance and EMAUrea Information and SupplyDOE is working with the Auto Alliance and EMA
Education• DOE Clean Cities Web Site• PBS spots on AutoWeek
Locating urea• Urea retail locator • 1-800 location service
Stakeholder meetings
DOE Urea SupplyDOE Urea Supply
ChallengesChallenges
0.15
00 0.5 1
NOx Emissions (g/mile)
PM
Em
iss
ion
s (
g/m
ile)
U.S. CarU.S. Car
0.10
0.05
EngineImprovements EngineImprovements
Particulate FilterParticulate Filter
Bin 10
Bin 8
Tomorrow
Today
NOx AftertreatmentNOx Aftertreatment
Yesterday
Consequences of the Emissions TaskConsequences of the Emissions Task
Performance
Fuel Economy
NVH
Performance
Fuel Economy
NVH
Emissions
Packaging
Weight
Cost
Emissions
Packaging
Weight
Cost
Innovation Overcomes ChallengesInnovation Overcomes Challenges
Innovation
PerformanceFuel Economy
NVH
PerformanceFuel Economy
NVH
EmissionsPackaging
EmissionsPackaging
Weight
Cost
Weight
Cost
Innovation Overcomes ChallengesInnovation Overcomes Challenges
PZEV
ABS
Communications
Future for DieselFuture for Diesel
Future
• Fuel Economy
• Range
• Performance feel
• Refinement
• Fuel Economy
• Range
• Performance feel
• Refinement
Diesel EngineDiesel Engine
Today
CustomerConcerns
• Smoke
• Odor
• Noise
• Cold Start
• Smoke
• Odor
• Noise
• Cold Start
Surprise &Delight
Future for DieselFuture for Diesel
Work
Fun
Commute
Diesel – A CO2 SolutionDiesel – A CO2 Solution
Inertia Weight [kg]
Cit
y -
Hig
hw
ay
CO
2 [g
/km
]
0
200
400
500 1500 2500
Gasoline
Diesel
23% lower CO 2
Modern diesels offer a 25 35% fuel economy benefit versus gasoline.Modern diesels offer a 20 25% CO2 benefit versus gasoline.
Diesel Fuel Also Demands InnovationDiesel Fuel Also Demands Innovation
PetroleumPetroleumUltra LowSulfur Diesel
SynthesisSynthesisGas to Liquids
Fossil Fuel PathwaysFossil Fuel Pathways
Tar SandsTar Sands
Oil ShaleOil Shale
Coal LiquidsCoal Liquids
Diesel Fuel Also Demands InnovationDiesel Fuel Also Demands Innovation
Biofuel PathwaysBiofuel Pathways
Bio Refinery
Biomass to Liquids
Bio Diesel
Light Duty Opportunity in North AmericaLight Duty Opportunity in North America
US
Europe
Heavy Duty Medium Duty Light Duty
47%
75%
90%100%
100%
<1%
You Must Deliver the AttributesYou Must Deliver the Attributes
Resolution of emissions challenges need to be achieved:without radical cost.without sacrificing fuel economy advantage.
Today Future
Direct Injection
Compression RatioVariable
Valvetrain
Emissions Control
Fu
el E
co
no
my
~20% Diff.
Diesel
Gasoline
Gas. equiv. energy
Realizing the OpportunitiesRealizing the Opportunities
Deliver Attributes Customer Value Customer DelightDeliver Attributes Customer Value Customer Delight
Opportunities forLight Duty
Diesel inNorth America
Opportunities forLight Duty
Diesel inNorth America
