PSA Peugeot Citroën has revealed various ‘game-changing’ technologies at its recent Innovation Day held at the group’s Automotive Design Network (ADN) R&D centre in Vélizy, France. Some of the new technologies include a revolutionary technology called Hybrid Air as well as a new global modular platform.

??New technologies for the future for PSA Peugeot Citroen

The technologies created by PSA Peugeot Citroën have been developed to meet the challenges facing the car of the future which include urbanisation, climate change, consumers’ shifting mobility choices and new ways of using vehicles. The new technologies revealed are as follows.

Hybrid Air – Hybrid Air is a new type of full-hybrid powertrain that combines a petrol engine and compressed air for energy storage, eliminating the need for batteries and represents a key step towards a 2-litres/100km car by 2020. Cars using this technology could operate as a zero emission vehicle for 60 to 80% of the time during city driving.

Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2) – The groups new global modular platform will provide effective solutions in terms of modularity, equipment and carbon reduction. The new platform is expected to cover 50% of total production in the long term. The new Citroen C4 Picasso and Peugeot 308 will be the first models produced using the platform. The platform will be used for vehicles in the C and D segments as well as for hatchbacks, sedans, coupes, cabriolets, estates, MPVs and SUVs.

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) – In 2013, PSA Peugeot Citroën will introduce SCR to maintain its leadership position in diesel efficiency and lower NOx emissions. This technology makes it possible to eliminate NOx and reduce fuel consumption by 2 to 4%. ??Eco Hybrid – This technology will be used on petrol and diesel vehicles in the B, C and D segments and will reduce CO2 emissions by 15g and cut fuel consumption by up to 15%.

Dedicated Exhaust Gas Recirculation System (EGR) – This technology is designed to optimise fuel efficiency and deliver significant fuel savings.

Hydole – This is a plug-in hybrid demonstrator that tests the potential uses of the car of the future with the aim of meeting customer expectations for driving range, comfort and affordability.

VelV – VelV is a light electric vehicle project designed to meet city and suburban driving needs with a record power consumption level of just 85Wh/km travelled.