Use of alternative materials offers potential mass savings up to 25% in some areas of transmission and driveline design, but potential NVH pitfalls lurk.
In the past, packaging new engine technologies had involved high levels of engineering resources, significant amounts of development time, and increased risk.
Stranded energy refers to the residual charge or stored energy left in a battery after an automobile accident that cannot be directly accessed but still poses a potential shock or fire hazard.
Many product development organizations have adopted model-based design to meet emissions regulations while reducing fuel consumption and ownership cost.