Mercedes Benz Pioneers the Next Generation of Hybrids
Mercedes Benz is on to its innovative foot again as it promised to bring the next generation of Hybrid Engines. In fact, this move by Benz is targeting petrol-driven engines, which, according to them, could be driven green too. Hence, the new DiesOtto Powertrain. This revolutionary engine has the combination of high torque and the fuel economy of a diesel engine, together with “extremely clean emissions”. This is done by the 1.8L four-cylinder wonder by lowering fuel consumption significantly.
The DiesOtto was said to have a fuel consumption of less than six liters of petrol for every 100 kilometers, with an output of 238 horsepower. It comes with features such as direct petrol injection, turbocharging, and variable compression. This engine can also be operated using conventional petrol, with a highly combustion process similar to that of a diesel.
“Our next goal will now be to make the petrol engine as economical as a diesel. All the preconditions for this are provided by our DiesOtto concept, which incorporates the foremost strengths of both the petrol engine and diesel engine,” Dr. Herbert Kohler, Head of Mercedes Benz Group Research & Advanced Engineering Vehicle and Powertrain said in an interview. “In line with the worldwide success of today’s diesel engine, vehicles equipped with petrol engines will continue to have a long-term attraction for many customers and in many markets. Accordingly, we are giving our attention to both engine types—including a full hybrid option for diesel and petrol vehicles.”
The Mercedes Benz DiesOtto concept boasts the following:
* Downsizing with fewer cylinders and a smaller displacement
* Turbocharging for superior performance
* Direct petrol injection as a further fuel economy measure
* Controlled auto ignition, a combustion process similar to that of a diesel
Variable valve control
* A variable compression ratio leading to even better fuel economy and, depending on customer needs and the type of operation,
* A hybrid module with an integrated starter/generator, which makes the drive unit even more economical
The future of Hybrid cars are bound to be in great hands with Mercedes Benz. With a lot of innovations that the high-quality Mercedes Parts have contributed to the car industry, the DiesOtto concept is sure to rise in the next generation of hybrids.