Reducing CO₂ output through demand-based performance control

Abstract

Reducing the quantity of CO₂ emitted by automobiles is becoming an increasingly important concern — one that will cause automobile development and manufacturing costs to rise. High CO₂ emissions will also create additional costs for car buyers, as policymakers begin taxing CO₂ and auto makers pass on to consumers the costs of CO₂ trading certificates and CO₂ penalties. In this article, Infineon shows how a realistic and commercially viable reduction in CO₂ output of around 20g per kilometer can be achieved by incorporating demand-based control into a small number of automotive applications.