The Moving Power of Engine and Turbomachinery Research
The FVV (Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen | Research Association for Combustion Engines ) is a worldwide innovation network of companies, research & technology performers (RTD) and funding bodies. In the context of pre-competitive Industrial Collective Research (IGF), manufacturers of automotive engines, industrial engines and turbomachinery as well as their suppliers and service providers work together with universities and other research establishments on cutting-edge technologies. The aim is to make engines and turbines cleaner, more efficient and sustainable – for the benefit of society, industry and the environment. The FVV has invested more than 500 million euros in 1,200 research projects since it was founded in 1956.
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FVV presents new study on defossilizing the transportation sector
The goal is ambitious: Road transport is to be climate-neutral by 2050. However, this objective can only be achieved if energy generated from renewable sources is used in the transport sector. A working group at the Research Association for Combustion Engines (FVV) has therefore analyzed various mobility scenarios for Germany from both a technical and an economic viewpoint within the scope of this study. The scenarios present completely CO₂-free mobility in 2050, the required energy for which is covered in full by renewable and realistically exploitable sources. The use of electricity, hydrogen and synthetic e-fuels is analyzed in detail in this FVV study, for which experts from automotive manufacturers and suppliers, energy and mineral oil companies, the chemical industry and various associations pooled their knowledge. The results of the study will be presented at the FVV Autumn Conference in Würzburg.
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WTZ-GMK | 2019 DESSAU GAS ENGINE CONFERENCE | 11 - 12 April 2019
The complex competition amongst energy sources determines the competition between powertrain concepts. In this sparked competition of technologies, the gas-powered combustion engine combines highly efficient technology with globally proven usability and performance. This is supplemented by the comparatively simple possibility of using renewable fuels such as hydrogen or biogas and their admixtures. Power-to-X: Technologies for a climate-neutral future.
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VIENNA ENGINE SYMPOSIUM 2019 | ÖVK | 15 - 16 May 2019
The Vienna Motor Symposium brings together more than 1,000 decision-makers from the most important companies in the global automotive industry. The two-day programme offers a variety of groundbreaking lectures and leaves ample time for exchange of opinions and networking. This year the FVV will also be there with a lecture: Climate Neutral Driving in 2050: Options for Complete Defossilisation of the Transport Sector. Considerations based on the FVV fuel study 2018.
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CIMAC | 2019 INTERNATIONAL CIMAC CONGRESS | 10 - 14 June 2019
Every three years, CIMAC organises a major international congress and exhibition in a member country. This is a unique opportunity to to keep up to date with what is happening in the internal combustion engine industry and to network actions with other experts. The next CIMAC Congress will take place from 10 to 14 June 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. CIMAC is a long-term partner of the FVV with members in America, Asia and Europe. CIMAC - Empowering Combustion Engines
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E-MOTIVE 2019 | VDMA | FVA | FVV | 03 - 04 September 2019
The transformation of mobility is in full progress. The future powertrain will be determined by the further development and integration of new technologies. The E-MOTIVE Expert Forum on Electric Mobility takes up these topics and offers experts from industry and science a platform for dialogue. Exchange ideas on current topics and trends in the field of electric vehicle drive systems and help to shape the programme with your presentation: The call for papers is open until 14 April 2019!
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FKFS/IVK | 2019 GASEOUS-FUEL POWERED VEHICLES CONFERENCE | 22 - 23 October 2019
New developments in the fields of natural gas, biogas, liquid gas and hydrogen engines and powertrains // Market development and political framework conditions // Development trends in the areas of mixture formation, engine control, hybridisation, components // Exhaust aftertreatment and safety technology // Strategies for gas vehicles from the OEM's point of view // Production and distribution of gaseous fuels // Global trends
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ENGINE CONGRESS 2020 | ATZ | 18 - 19 February 2020
The awareness that the electrification of automotive powertrains can only develop in an evolutionary manner has ensured that internal combustion engines continue to hold the pole position in the context of low-emissions mobility // By closely integrating passenger-car and commercial-vehicle engine technologies, the congress promotes the exchange of best practices // A dedicated series of talks addressing alternative fuels round out the content // Submit a paper and help us to make this congress a successful event: The Call for Papers is open until 11 June 2019!
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Sharing new ideas to generate innovations
Europe is the world's largest factory of knowledge, ideas and innovation: Around one-third of the global production of know-how and innovative products comes from EU engineers and researchers. Cross-border cooperation unites the best minds and ideas. It makes the difference: globalisation - climate-neutral economy - energy transition in transport - mobility of tomorrow. These are just a few examples of the tasks of the future that need to be adressed - together with our members and partners in Europe and the world.
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Operating fluids and materials are key technologies for efficient combustion engines
High power density is key for further increasing the efficiency of advanced internal combustion engines (ICE). It can be reached by aligning operating fluids (fuels, coolants and lubricants) and materials to pair long service life and high fatigue strength with optimised friction. The projects initiated by Planning Group on Strength & Tribology (PG4) of the Research Association for Combustion Engines (FVV) bridge the gap between basic research and industrial applications.
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Reduction of friction losses by local management of the oil temperatures
In the development stage, the lubrication system of a combustion engine has to be designed for operating points of highest load and speed. But the customer-relevant operation is dominated by moderate loads and speeds. It can therefore be concluded to reduce the friction losses in hydrodynamically dominated journal bearings such as the crankshaft by a lower oil viscosity due to local oil temperature increase in operating points of partial load. However, it must be ensured that mixed friction after speed or load increase does not rise critically.
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