26th International AVL Conference "Engine & Environment"
11/12 September 2014, Graz
ENGINE 2020: SPARK VERSUS COMPRESSION IGNITION IN A NEW ENVIRONMENT
Further optimization of the combustion engines is an essential key for achieving the CO2 ambitions. During this conference the potentials of diesel and spark ignition engines will be compared and discussed. The impact of hybridization and connectivity on the design and configuration of combustion engines is another focal topic.
How shall the combustion engine, within the increasingly sophisticated powertrain systems, be designed to meet the future market requirements efficiently? How does the engine change in an environment of increasing electrification? In which markets and vehicle segments will the spark ignition or the diesel engine win or lose? Which role will alternative fuels take on in the future?