Advanced Technology & Research
Energy efficiency and other challenges
Dr. Roberson Oliveira R&AE Coordinator
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
GTT Presentation
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To become the world leader in sustainable transport solutions
The Volvo Group vision:
2014
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
GTT Presentation
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By driving safety, quality and environmental care #
By working with energy, passion and respect for the individual #
By creating value for customers in selected segments #
By pioneering products and services for the transport and infrastructure industries # HOW
we will reach our vision
2014
The Volvo Group vision:
Volvo 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
Volvo Financial
Services
Business
Areas
GTT Presentation
6 2014
INTRODUCING GROUP TRUCKS TECHNOLOGY
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
GTT Presentation
7 2014
RESEARCH AND
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
GROUP TRUCKS TECHNOLOGY
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
GTT Presentation
8 2014
For all Volvo Group brands
Eicher JV Prevost
DFCV
Mack Trucks
Nova
JV Renault Trucks
SDLG JV
Sunwin JV
UD Trucks
Volvo
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Global cooperation – every day
GTT Presentation
9 2014
Approx. 9 400 GTT people at our R&D main sites
Lyon: 2 000
Shanghai: 100
Bangalore: 900
Gothenburg: 3 800
Curitiba: 500
Hagerstown: 400
Greensboro: 800
Ageo: 700
Brisbane: 50
EMPLOYEES, TEMPORARIES AND CONSULTANTS
GROUP TRUCKS TECHNOLOGY
Other:150
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Quality and Customer Satisfaction
GTT Presentation
2014
Scope and responsibilities within Volvo Group
Volvo
Group
Trucks
Technology
Advanced Technology & Research
Range & Projects Management
Vehicle Engineering
Global Product Planning
Purchasing – Direct & Indirect material and services
Complete Vehicle
Powertrain Engineering
TRUCKS VOLVO BUSES
VOLVO CE
VOLVO PENTA
EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
(outside Volvo Group) FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Technology, Product & Sourcing & Steering Committees
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
GTT Presentation
11 2014
Sustainable transport solution technologies
for society today and in the future
RENEWABLE FUELS ALTERNATIVE
DRIVELINES NOISE REDUCTION FUEL ECONOMY
SAFETY FOR
DRIVERS AND
SURROUNDINGS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Extensive development work
GTT Presentation
12 2014
CAB
ENGINES, TRANSMISSIONS
AND AXLES
CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
DYNAMICS
CONTROLS AND SOFTWARE
FUNCTIONALITIES
ELECTRICAL
AND ELECTRONICS
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Research
collaboration
with suppliers,
academia, institutes
and authorities
Planning for
competitive
product ranges
and vehicle
services
Long term
technology
development
and planning
Analyzing
customer and
society needs
Planning for the future
and setting the direction
GTT Presentation
13 2014
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Efficient and robust
R&D processes are the foundation
GTT Presentation
14 2014
Industrialization
and
Commercialization
Supply and
Maintain products
Portfolio
Management
PRODUCT VALUE STREAM
Concept
Development
Detailed
Development and
Final Verification
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V
A
L
U
E
R
I
S
K
Has an identical unit of the technology been successfully
launched/operated on the market in an identical
configuration/environment?
Has an identical unit of the technology been successfully
qualified under operational conditions (field tests)?
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?
Technology
indicator Product
launched
Field test
Project Builds
verification
DMU/Virtual
verification
AE demonstrator/
Mule/System test
bench
Component test
Calculations/
Simulations and
experiments
AE proposal Technical
principle
+ Application =
Expected Benefit
Technical
Principle
TRL – Technology Readiness Level
ATR
+
STI
ATR
+
RnP
COBEM 2013
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Efficient and robust
R&D processes are the foundation
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Volvo Group Trucks Technology
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Global ATR
LAm Advanced Technology & Research
TS&I EE&E VT&S TS&S E&ES ATR
Technology
areas
LAm Advanced Technology & Research
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
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Energy Efficiency
Low High
Fu
el sa
vin
g p
ote
ntia
l (%
)
short
term
Implementation cost/complexibility
20
0
Straight foward,
not constant
The way to go!
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Improve Freight Efficiency by 50%
Demonstrate a 55% Brake Thermal Efficiency Concept
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The VOLVO Efficiency Vehicle
Super Truck
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
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The VOLVO Efficiency Vehicle
Super Truck
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
The Nenphio System
– Electronics Solution for Fuel Saving – ESFS – eHorizon based
system
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Energy Efficiency – Driver Assistance
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
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Energy Efficiency – i-See
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Hybrid Electric bus
– 37% Fuel Economy
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Energy Efficiency - Hydridization
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
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Energy Efficiency - Hydridization
Hybrid plug-in bus
– 75% Fuel Economy
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Hydraulic motor for start assist (Bosch
Rexroth)
For long haul application, it can work as
regenerative brake
μHybrid
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VOLVO Hydraulic Front-wheel-drive
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
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
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VOLVO Hydraulic Front-wheel-drive
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
25% Fuel Economy possibility for city applications
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HRB
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
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
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Volvo Dynamic
Steering
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
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Hydraulic Hybrid Systems for Heavy
Vehicles Controlador
PID
Ganho do
sensor
MK
Saturação
Planta
Subsistema
controlado
Variável
controlada
( )MU s
( )E s( )R s
Variável de
Saída
0 4 8 12 16 20
100
150
200
250
300
350
Acumulador
CircuitoPre
ssa
o (
ba
r)
Tempo (s)
0 4 8 12 16 20
0
700
1400
2100
2800
3500
Motor HidraulicoVe
locid
ad
e (
rpm
)
Rafael Bravo
Rafael Goularte
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
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The
most
POWERF
ULL
truck
in the
world!
!