FEV to Show Mahindra & Mahindra Diesel-Electric Hybrid Scorpio at SAE World Congress;

[Mugu]

FEV will exhibit a diesel-electric hybrid version of the Mahindra & Mahindra Scorpio SUV at the 2008 SAE World Congress, 14-17 April in Detroit, Michigan. Mahindra developed the diesel hybrid version of the vehicle with support from FEV, a global powertrain and vehicle engineering company.

FEV will also show a number of other powertrain developments at the event, including a 2-step variable compression ratio (VCR) mechanism for medium- and heavy-duty engines; a spray-guided turbocharged gasoline engine; a new diesel aftertreatment control system; and a new low-height cylinder head concept.

The Scorpio hybrid. FEV contributed to the hybrid powertrain systems development and integration, as well as software development to support Mahindra in the hybridization of the Scorpio. The Mahindra Scorpio hybrid combines a 2.2-liter, I-4 diesel common rail engine that delivers 85 kW (114 hp) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 30 kW (peak) electric motor with max torque of 270 Nm and max speed of 8,500 rpm. A 288V, 8.4 Ah NiMH battery pack provides energy storage.

The Scorpio offers the full set of hybrid functions including start-stop; electric launch; torque augmentation; and regenerative braking.


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