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Research and Development
NETWORKED CARS AND THE DOMOBILE
PSA Peugeot Citroën has developed new wireless systems that provide access to
emerging telematic services in Europe, such as traffic information and SMS. Their
purpose is to help improve traffic control and safety by enriching dialogue with the
driving environment (road conditions, traffic, traffic conditions, etc.). Services include
visual and voice information to guide drivers using a GPS locator, a CD-ROM with
local maps supported by a navigational computer, etc...
Sustainable mobility also has to integrate the fact that passengers should be able
to surf the Web, read their e-mail, connect their laptop, listen to Internet radio or
watch streaming videos, just like they do at home or in the office. The Group is
working on a new concept responding to this emerging trend. Known as the
Domobile, it is being developed with a constant focus on ensuring that the humanmachine
interface guarantees easy, user-friendly access to these high-tech
applications, without jeopardizing the safety of road users.
lowers fuel consumption and emissions,
and since the engine shuts down only if
a number of criteria are met, it does not
endanger safety or inconvenience the
driver. Another advantage for vehicle
occupants and the surrounding area is
that engine noise is eliminated during
shutdown.
- Mild Hybrids optimize cost effectiveness
with an integrated generator-starter. At a
price that compares favorably with
conventional solutions, the electric system
provides extra power, Stop and Start
capability, and anti-stall protection that
significantly enhances environmental
performance.
- Full Hybrids optimize powertrain output
by electronically managing the electric
and internal combustion engines,
automatically switching from one to the
other depending on which one is more
efficient. PSA Peugeot Citroën is developing
such hybrids with a driver-activated zero
emission vehicle (ZEV) option.
FUEL CELLS, A BREAKTHROUGH
TECHNOLOGY
Fuel cells make the introduction of longrange
electric vehicles theoretically
possible. The challenge is to convert the
chemical energy into electricity directly on
board. The Group is exploring a variety of
options for developing an affordable,
reasonably sized onboard fuel cell that can
be used safely. At present, for the same
range, a hydrogen fuel tank is five to ten
times bigger than a gasoline tank.
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