The signing of the four rings noted that in ten years will equip all its new models, except for the e-tron, this 'mild hybrid' and in 2016 mounted an auxiliary 48-volt electrical system on a new model of mass production, while in 2017 the slight hybridization is based on the technology of 48 volts.
Audi said that this type of light hybrid system can be incorporated into the vehicle from the current 12 volt electrical systems and stressed that the generator can implement new functions such as the activation of the Start-Stop with residual speeds up to 15 kilometers hourly or temporary shutdown of the engine when driving at high speed and the driver takes his foot off the accelerator.
According to the company, the starter generator belt 12 volt technology has the potential to reduce by up to 0.4 liters per hundred kilometers fuel consumption of the vehicle.
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In this technology can incorporate an auxiliary 48-volt electrical device, which the German company will soon launch a series production model. This innovation makes the fuel economy is 0.7 liters per hundred kilometers.
"With 48 volts can implement the same functions achieved slight hybridization with 12 volts, but in much greater extent: for example, the phase of movement by inertia with the combustion engine switched off can take up to 30 seconds," the company added.
In addition, by providing increased power it allows implement new applications such as electrically powered compressor, which eliminates the need to slow down constantly, keeping the engine at low revs.
The 48 volt also enable the launch series production of an electro-active anti-roll system to control body roll. On this basis, it is also working on the project e-ROT, which is an electromechanical rotary damper that replaces the hydraulic and capable of recovering energy in the operation of the suspension.
The Audi TT Sport Cup 2016 will start during the first May weekend during the opening of the DTM season at Hockenheim, followed by a first three weeks later. For the first time, the race organized by Audi drivers will compete as part of the support program for the 24-hour race in the Eifel on a variant of the Grand Prix circuit.
End of June, like last year, two rounds are planned at the Norisring in Nuremberg before the start of the race at Zandvoort (Netherlands), marking the first foreign race of the season. After a two month break during the summer, the Audi TT Sport Cup will resume at two events in September. First, young drivers will once again show their prowess at the Nurburgring, this time on the DTM configuration of the Grand Prix circuit. Subsequently, in Budapest (Hungary), another race weekend outside Germany is on the calendar. The final will take place in Hockenheim from 14 to 16 October 2016.
In the second season of the Audi TT Sport Cup, Philipp Mondelaers as the new project manager, will continue the successful work of Rolf Michl, which supports product marketing of R and RS models from quattro GmbH. Mondelaers was involved in the development of engines DTM at Audi Sport until 2010. In 2011, he moved to vehicle development in the department of the race to customers. At the same time, he worked as a race engineer at important events celebrating the notable successes with GT Racing among others Audi Sport Team Phoenix and Audi Sport Team WRT.
"I was watching the inaugural year of the Audi TT Sport Cup with great interest and I look forward to this new challenge and to work with young talent," said Mondelaers. "This year's calendar highlights the international character of the Audi TT Sport Cup. At Zandvoort and Budapest, we have two new leads in our portfolio. None of the drivers are already raced Audi TT Sport Cup. The handle to the 24 Hours of Nürburgring will undoubtedly be a highlight. "
A total of 125 drivers from 36 nations participating in the Audi TT Sport Cup 2016. 20 cockpits are assigned permanently by quattro GmbH - two more than last year. Four additional cockpits will be used for various non-permanent guest drivers.
