Outlook of Internal Combustion Engines in the Wave of Automotive Powertrain Diversification

Date: 2021/11/12 - 2021/11/12

Academic Seminar: Outlook of Internal Combustion Engines in the Wave of Automotive Powertrain Diversification

Speaker: Zhiyu Han, Professor, School of Automotive Studies, Tongji University

Time: 10:00 - 11:30, November 12, 2021 (Beijing Time)

Location: CIMC Auditorium（Room 300）, JI Long Bin Building

Feishu: https://vc.feishu.cn/j/235090819

Abstract

Over the past few decades, remarkable strides have been taken in technology innovation and advancement in automotive internal combustion (IC) engines. While electrified powertrain technologies including hybrid, battery electrical propulsion and fuel cells are increasingly penetrating the markets, IC engines will continue to take the major share in transportations. Powertrain hybridization provides a great opportunity for IC engines. Conventional engines will be transformed with features like high thermal efficiency (fuel economy), near-zero emissions, and design simplicity. The role of an IC engine will be changed from “Solo” (single power-source) to “Duo” (working together with a traction motor) in light-duty vehicles. This seminar will discuss the recent progress and outlook of automotive engines.

Biography

Dr. Zhiyu Han is a professor in the School of Automotive Studies of Tongji University. He is a well-recognized automotive engine expert. Prof. Han holds the title of National Distinguished Expert of China and is a Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineering International. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked in the automotive industry in the US and in China with positions ranging from technical specialist to R&D general manager. He is on the list of the Highly Cited Chinese Researchers by Elsevier from 2015 to 2020, consecutively. Prof. Han’s current research interests include high-efficiency hybrid-dedicated IC engines, energy management strategy and control, and combustion of low-carbon fuels.