HDi Diesel Hybrid TechnologyMany technological innovations aimed at cutting fuel consumption and exhaust emissions are being introduced by Peugeot according to specific market requirements, all aimed at protecting the environment. In fact, Peugeot is currently the European leader for low-consumption and low-CO2 emission vehicles.
The new HybridHDi technological demonstrator which wass showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show represents another step on the path towards the planned commercialisation of the vehicle in 2010.
Reviews carried out since the unveiling of the first 307 HybridHDi demonstrator in 2006 have confirmed the sound judgment of the initial strategic and technical decisions. In the first place, the choice of the diesel engine in a parallel hybrid power train produces a significant reduction in fuel consumption, and secondly the introduction of this technology into family vehicles.
The demonstrator presented wass a 308 five door model incorporating the most efficient parallel hybrid architecture to date, combined with a 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox. The 80 kW 1.6 HDi FAP diesel engine coupled with a 16 kW electric motor provides an available power of 96 kW, comparable to that of the 308 with the 2.0 litre HDi FAP 100 kW diesel engine. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 3.4 litres/100 km and 90g/km of CO2 or a reduction of 38 % compared to an equivalent 308 HDi.
In addition, the engine has been designed to meet the strict Euro 5 directive which comes into force in 2009 and offers the possibility of driving exclusively in electric or “ZEV” (Zero Emission Vehicle) mode for journeys in regulated urban centres.
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