Proceedings | Strategy and Innovation area | Year 2009
 

Application Of Technology Development Envelope (TDE) Approach For Future Powertrain Technologies: A Case Study Of Ford Otosan

by Kockan Irmak; A.M. Yildirim; Daim Tugrul; M. Ergeneman; Nathasit Gerdsri
  
  PICMET: Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology in Portland, U.S.A.
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Abstract

This study focuses on future powertrain systems with the aim of defining the most probable implantation road map for the different alternatives to improve powertrain efficiency. A new methodology called Technology Development Envelope (TDE) for transforming the roadmapping approach to the level in which it is dynamic, flexible and operationalizable is applied for a case study of Ford Otosan's technological planning concept. In the first section, technologic roadmapping methodology is explained. As a next step, each powertrain solution is defined. Advantages regarding efficiency, fuel consumption, cost effectiveness, emissions, infrastructure and performance have been listed. In the next sections, TDE methodology and a pre list of technologies are explained in detail. A series of criteria and sub-factors have been defined with the aim to compare the different powertrain systems to identify the best solutions.

Keywords: Technology Development Envelope

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