AVL is thinking outside the box to provide solutions for Non-Road Mobile Machines (NRMM)
Base engine
Diesel and Gas
Off-road
version with
structural oil pan
Hydrogen DI
off-road version
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Modular Solutions for
Challenging Problems
Global emission legislation is
putting pressure on the commercial
vehicle industry, including both
on-road and Non-Road Mobile Machinery
(NRMM) sectors, to fulfil
its obligations under the EU Green
Deal by 2030 and 2050.
OEMs and Tier1s in the on-road
sector, which represents around
80 % of the commercial vehicle
market, are exploring a range of
options in order to increase Brake
Thermal Efficiency (BTE) by up to
50 % (170 g/kWh brake-specific fuel
consumption) while maintaining
performance. These include strategies
such as:
• Increased thermal efficiency
• Reduced heat losses
• Reduction of mechanical friction
However, the NRMM segment –
which includes agricultural, construction
and material handling industries
– has smaller production
volumes and a lower market share of
the commercial sector. It also faces
different product requirements such
as low total cost of ownership, high
system robustness, and low noise, all
of which must be tackled with a much smaller development
budget that doesn’t allow for such complex solutions.
AVL’S FUTURE VISION AND SOLUTION:
A SMART, MODULAR APPROACH
Reducing production costs in the NRMM segment is vital
for maintaining commercial viability. To support this goal,
we are enabling clear product target setting and a modular
product development approach.
This modular approach involves the adaptation of existing
components from the on-road market, in consideration of
production boundaries. For example, this could mean using
the same cylinder head raw parts with different machining,
ready for different fuel types (including hydrogen). Another
approach involves the use of alternative materials and system
specifications for key components to fulfil application requirements,
and the replacement of sheet metal with structural oil
pans for tractor applications. Augmenting low power range
engines (< 56 kW) with mild hybrid technology is an additional
option to reduce costs and complexity.
One main strength is helping our customers realize their goals,
by sharing far-sighted visions and supporting them with the
tools and methods to define the correct options for their unique
needs. In this way we are building a cleaner, more efficient
world for everyone.