4th AVL International Commercial Powertrain Conference Proceedings (2007)

The AVL International Commercial Powertrain Conference is the premier forum for truck, agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers to discuss powertrain technology challenges and solutions across their industries. The topics of the conference, which happens every two years, cover all five elements of a modern powertrain: engine, transmission, electric motor, battery and the electronic control which are used basically the same way in the quest for optimal efficiency and environmental compatibility. This event offers a unique opportunity for highly regarded professionals to address the synergy effects and distinctive characteristics of commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors and non-road vehicles, and industrial machinery. These proceedings include 21 papers from four categories of sessions: Setting the Scene; Different Worlds - Same Technologies; Industry Specific Product Solutions and The Future of Commercial Powertrain Development. Papers cover a range of timely and important topics, such as: -Key Drivers Affecting Changes in the Global Agricultural Marketplace -The Commercial Powertrain Industry - Technology Cross-Over? -Requirements on Powertrain Development for Construction Equipment -Engine/Drivetrain/Vehicle Seen as a System -Tier 4 and Stage IV - Off Road Challenges and Opportunities -The Development of the T8500 Transmission with DRIVE -How to Share Development with Module Suppliers