SHANGHAI, February 17, 2014 – Honeywell, the world's leading supplier of turbocharging technology, will introduce more than 100 new turbocharging applications in 2014 with more than 20 innovative technologies. These new applications will be adopted by Honeywell's light passenger and commercial vehicle customers around the world, covering a wide range of engine types, including gasoline, diesel, natural gas and hybrid. Among them, about 25 new applications will be launched in the Chinese market to meet the strong demand from the diesel and gasoline engine markets.
Honeywell has been a leader in turbocharging technology for more than 60 years and has supplied more than 100 million turbochargers worldwide. As an industry leader, Honeywell has a deep technical reserve, and currently has more than 500 new turbocharged items being developed in cooperation with various customers, all of which are expected to be brought to market in the next few years.
Honeywell turbocharging technology can help the world's major automakers find a better balance between improving fuel economy, reducing emissions, and improving drivability. The 1.6-litre Multi Jet II diesel engine used in Fiat's new 500L model is powered by Honeywell's latest variable cross-section (VNT ®) turbocharging technology.
"Honeywell's technology roadmap is actively driving Fiat's current and future engine strategy to bring more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive to market," said Terrence Hahn, President and CEO of Honeywell Transportation Systems Group. In the face of the global automotive market's need to save energy and reduce emissions without compromising drivability, engine downsizing and turbocharging are extremely effective solutions. It can be seen from the fact that we continue to launch a large number of new turbocharged products every year that car companies recognize the commercial value brought by turbocharging. Honeywell is committed to providing differentiated technologies to customers around the world, including Fiat, to help them develop new models that are more exciting and fun to drive, while also allowing car owners to extend the interval between refueling. ”
Honeywell expects the global turbocharging market to continue to grow, with market penetration expected to increase from 31% in 2013 to 38% in 2018. In view of the high popularity of diesel engines, Europe is still the world's leader in the application of turbocharging technology. With the introduction of gasoline turbocharging technology, the coverage of turbochargers in the European market can reach around 67% by 2018. In China, the market coverage of turbocharging is expected to increase from 22% in 2013 to 33% in 2018, thanks to the active adoption of turbocharging technology in the gasoline engine market. In North America, new vehicles with turbochargers are expected to account for 31% of total vehicle sales in 2018, and 53% in India.
Turbochargers allow a smaller displacement engine to achieve the power output that a larger displacement naturally aspirated engine can achieve. At the same time, it can also provide fuel efficiency improvements of up to 20% and 40% for gasoline and diesel engines, respectively. Because it helps reduce engine size, turbocharging technology allows automakers to meet increasingly stringent emission standards and regulations, and is one of Honeywell's key solutions to help China further improve urban energy conservation and environmental protection and promote the construction of "smart cities".
In addition, Honeywell is actively developing more advanced variable section turbochargers for diesel engines and advanced dual-channel supercharging designs for four-cylinder gasoline engines to help these automakers further improve engine power and fuel economy.
Innovations that Honeywell will bring to market in 2014 include: new ball bearing designs for improved transient response and energy efficiency; flow control valves optimized for gasoline engines and variable cross-section technology for diesel engines to improve drivability; new sensors that improve engine integration capabilities; Improve the casting process and material process without affecting the cost to achieve the normal operation of the turbocharger in a larger temperature range; and a new aerodynamic design that improves the speed error of the turbine and compressor wheels.