Internal Combustion Engines for the Future
Horst Schulte, Martin Wirth
Ford Motor Company
ABSTRACT
Future internal combustion engines for light duty applications will have to cope with a very complex set of
customer, legal and business requirements. Customers are expecting further improvements in durability, reliability,
drivability, fuel economy, and cost of ownership. Legal requirements are focused on significant emission and fuel
consumption reductions. Additional manufacturing cost reductions will be essential to maintain, or better grow the
business in a very competitive environment.
The challenge for the diesel engine will be to meet the future emission standards at affordable cost, while maintaining its
fuel economy advantages. Regarding the emissions, advanced diesel technologies will have to focus mainly on NOx
reduction. New combustion system concepts in combination with advanced airhandling/boosting and control systems
offer a promising potential.
The focus......
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