Home Contact FVV 2020 Spring Conference | Preview The Research Association for Internal Combustion Engines (FVV) is pleased to invite members of its international innovation network to Würzburg (26/27 March 2020) for a technology briefing on most recent results (interim/final reports) of Industrial Collective Research (IGF) projects. Learn More Progress reports of the National Platform Future of Mobility National Platform Future of Mobility (NPM) publishes first progress report and further results from the working groups // Prof. Dr. Peter Gutzmer, Chairman of the FVV and Co-Chairman of WG 2 "Alternative Drive Technologies and Fuels for Sustainable Mobility" submitted to the working group an interim report of a new FVV meta study on "CtG Life Cycle Analyses of Different Powertrain Systems" // NPM's key technology roadmap is expected for the end of 2020 Learn More Why actually? Dr Ulrich Kramer explains to Schau TV the opportunities of a complete defossilisation of the transportation sector in 2050 The author of the FVV Fuel Study III " Defossilising the transportation sector - options and requirements for Germany", Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Kramer (Ford-Werke GmbH) explains in the series "Why actually?" of the Austrian regional channel Schau TV to the interviewer Irmgard Kischko why it makes sense politically to shape the future of mobility in a way that is open to technology and why the possibilities offered by e-fuels for climate- neutral mobility in Germany and Europe in 2050 should also be taken into account in legislation. Learn More IGF will receive 180 million euros in 2020 A total of 180 million euros will be available for Industrial Collective Research (IGF) in 2020 // This is a rise of around 6.5 percent compared to 2017, 2018 and 2019 // AiF, FVV and industry are jointly promoting the IGF research priorities and are lobbying for a better financial endowment of this important funding mechanism Learn More European Commission gives green light for first European battery project The European Commission has approved the first major European project for battery cell production // This clears the way for the funding of five German companies and companies from six other EU member states with the aim of establishing value chains for battery production in Germany and Europe // The industrial production of battery cells for mobile and stationary energy storage is anchored in the so-called Energy and Climate Fund (EKF) of the German Federal Government as funding priority and is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) with over 1 billion euros Learn More CfP | Expert Forum Powertrain 2020 - Friction in the Powertrain and Vehicle In 2019, ATZlive united the three established conferences "Charge Cycle and Emission Control", "Friction in the Powertrain and Vehicle" and "Simulation and Testing" under the same umbrella in the Powertrain Expert Forum, thus creating a new event format. The new platform for decision-makers at technical level and specialists in powertrain technology broadens the communication beyond the usual technical boundaries and promotes new contacts. Learn More ACEA | Media advisory dated 22/01/2020 The EU auto industry launched a 10- point plan to help implement the European Green Deal The European Automobile Manufacturers Association ACEA launched in Brussels on 22 January 2020 a 10- point plan to help implement the European Green Deal, in which the 16 major automobile manufacturers set out how CO2 emissions can be further reduced in the most effective way. At the press conference, Michael Manley, ACEA President and CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), emphasized three priorities for climate neutrality of the transportation sector in 2050: remaining technology neutral – rolling out across the EU a dense network of charging points and re-fuelling stations for electric vehicles – developing consistent and economically-sustainable incentive schemes for users of both cars and commercial vehicles. Investing €57.4 billion in R&D annually, the automotive sector is Europe's largest private contributor to innovation. Much of this investment is dedicated to clean mobility solutions. Learn More UNECE | Media advisory dated 20/01/2020 UN GRPE launched regulatory package for RDE test procedures On 17th January the GRPE (Working Group on Pollution and Energy), a subsidiary body of the UNECE World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations, presented the final draft of a new UN regulation on the WLTP test procedure, which is due to be adopted in June 2020 and enter into force in January 2021. The draft UN regulation builds on the Global Technical Regulation (GTR) for WLTP adopted by the World Forum 2015 and adds administrative provisions on conformity of production, durability and pollutatnt emission limits. Vehicles type-registered and approved for mutual recognition under the new regulation will need to comply with stringent emission limits for hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). This will ensure that emissions remain under the set limits whether the vehicle is driven in urban, rural or motorway environments. Furthermore, a specific accelerated ageing test will be introduced to guarantee that new vehicles' pollution control devices remain fully effective up to 160,000 km. Learn More THEMIS News Creep-Crack Behaviour: W14 technical guideline puplished FVV Research Programme: Projects newly started in the last fife months THEMIS Calendar: FVV meetings & events in February Learn More MTZ worldwide 01/2020 PG5 | Dynamic Acoustic Optimisation of Engine Components, Engines and Powertrain Systems To reliably predict interactions between acoustic and vibration phenomena of complex powertrain systems in an early development phase, appropriate test and simulation procedures are indispensable. The FVV Planning Group 5 "Engine Dynamics & Acoustics" headed by Prof. Dr. Christoph Brands (Schaeffler Technologies) lays the groundwork for this with numerous projects which range from the detailed analysis of single engine components to automated processes for engine noise and transfer path analysis into the vehicle interior. Learn More MTZ WORLDWIDE 02/2020 PG1 | Extension of the Characteristic Map of a TC Compressor by Active Cross-Section Variation Downsizing in a single-stage turbocharged engine concept goes hand in hand with the trade-off between high rated power and acceptable performance in the lower engine speed range. In order to extend the stable characteristic map range, a variable cross- section concept for the radial compressor has been analyzed. The investigations were carried out as part of an FVV research project (1194) at the Leibniz University Hannover and the Technical University Braunschweig. Based on a decision taken by the German Bundestag, the project was supported within the framework of the Industrial Collective Research (IGF) programme (IGF No. 18572 N) by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the AIF. It was coordinated by an expert group led by Marc Sens (IAV). Learn More 17 - 18 March 2020 25 YEARS | INTERNATIONAL STUTTGARTER SYMPOSIUM 2020 | FKFS The zero carbon car – technical challenges of the future - The 20th Stuttgart International Symposium will take place in Stuttgart from 17 – 18 March 2020. The Stuttgart International Symposium "Automotive and Engine Technology" is established as one of the most important discussion forums in the field of vehicle and engine development with about 900 participants. More than 100 presentations of this international event and the parallel technical exhibition combine proven solutions with innovative concepts. There will be an FVV Session also in the 25th anniversary year of the ISS - 17 March | 16:35 - 17:35: PG1 | Fuels for PHEV Vehicles PG3 | NO2 / HCHO Lean Gas Engine PG3 | XME Diesel Learn More 31 March - 01 April 2020 BEARING WORLD | 2020 INTERNATIONAL BEARING CONFERENCE Bearings are performance-relevant components in virtually every machine and help determine its energy efficiency, power density, operating noise, service life, etc. With its focus on rolling and plain bearings, the congress should therefore also be of interest to you and your colleagues: BEARING WORLD by FVA 31 March to 1 April 2020 | Hannover, Germany Come to BEARING WORLD, the international conference on bearings - rolling and plain bearings. Get into dialogue with international experts from research and industry and bring yourself up to date with the latest technology. Organizer is the Research Association for Drive Technology (FVA) e. V. Learn More Welcome Dirk Bösel As of 1 January 2020, Dirk Bösel (55) succeeded Stefanie Jost-Köstering, who retired at the end of the year, as project manager in the Turbomachinery research area. Many of you will remember him from the days when he was responsible for tribology & fuels and engine acoustics & dynamics in the Engines research area of the FVV. Now he is back and is looking forward to accompanying the evolution of the industry in times of great transformations by pre- competitive research. Learn More E-mail not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. FVV Newsletter | January 2020 At the end of January, is it all right to still wish a successful new year? Of course! The FVV wishes you all success in the implementation of your ambitious plans. For in this new decade, the basic requirements for climate-neutral transportation and for a sustainable energy supply using alternative fuels and renewables must be significantly developed further and discussed by society as a whole. We ourselves will do our utmost to support you with everything that Industrial Collective Research can achieve on a pre-competitive level. At the FVV 2020 Spring Conference - 26/27 March 2020 - you can expect an orientation lecture on a new FVV meta study on the topic of "CtG Life Cycle Analysis" to be held in the framework of the information sessions for ENGINES, in addition to initial results in the research area of fuel cells. The information session for TURBOMACHINES is dedicated to state-of-the-art materials research: We will present, among other topics, a new Engineering Guide summarising the results of more than 30 years of systematic research in the field of "Creep-Crack Initiation / Creep-Crack and Creep-Fatigue Behaviour". See you in Würzburg? At one of our cooperation events? Or in one of our discussion groups or project user committee meetings? The FVV works as a "hands-on club" relying on community participation. Anyhow, we are looking forward to seeing you! NEWS IN BRIEF FROM OUR NETWORK NEWS FROM OUR PROJECTS Further information on the FVV website: FVV Research Priorities | MTZ Project Reports EVENTS Further information on the FVV website: Recommended events | THEMIS calendar For questions regarding your newsletter subscription, please contact Petra Tutsch or Stephanie Smieja at [email protected] FVV | Research Association for Combustion Engines eV Lyoner Strasse 18 | 60528 Frankfurt/M. | Germany You are receiving this e-mail because you are subscribed to the FVV newsletter. You can unsubscribe here.