Take an educational tour on the floor of the North American International Auto Show with Pat Fetterman, the Infineum Heavy Duty Diesel Industry Liaison Manager, as he discusses:
- The Cummins 6.7 liter ISB engine operation, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and lubricant formulation challenges. Pat also explains that high contact ratio gears - while allowing engines to run quieter - increase viscosity loss. A smaller version of this engine, the 5.9 liter, is a critical valve train wear test that must be run to qualify a lubricant for API CJ-4.
- The electric drive motor control and battery of the Ford hybrid and eclectic alternative power train system platforms. Pat previews the Ford branded charging system that this OEM will be marketing, and explains the operation of the concept plug-in hybrid and how lubricants are used in this drive system.
- The range of power train drive systems being used by Mercedes-Benz offers a glimpse of the options for future automotive power trains:
- 4.7L V8 direct injection, spark ignition gasoline engine that delivers 402 HP with twin turbochargers
- Turbocharged and intercooled V6 diesel engine operation, EGR, Blue Tec selective catalytic reduction system, particulate traps and diesel exhaust gases
- V6 gasoline hybrid engine
- Electric E cell engine platform
Did you find this educational tour informative? Let us know – send your comments or suggestions to Martin.Meyers@Infineum.com.