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Achieving Cost-Effective Fuel Efficiency with Smart Airflow Controls
Overview
Achieving Cost-Effective Fuel Efficiency with Smart Airflow ControlsFlex |
Robots - Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) Sensors - Environmental Sensors | |
Automotive | |
Product Research & Development | |
Onsite Human Safety Management Vehicle Performance Monitoring | |
System Integration | |
Operational Impact
The implementation of the active grille shutter system not only helped the automaker achieve its primary fuel efficiency goals but also brought additional benefits. The more controlled intake of air led to lower noise from the motor, and it also reduced the level of wind noise in the cabin, creating a more pleasant driving experience. The system also hit safety targets that are critical in a highly regulated manufacturing sector, thereby avoiding the potential costs of product recalls. The collaboration with Flex and Flex MCi from the beginning of the project allowed the automaker to create a simple, highly integrated solution with fewer complex parts, enhancing the reliability of the system. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Achieved primary fuel efficiency goals cost-effectively by reducing the drag effect from unnecessary air intake. | |
Avoided potential costs of product recalls in a highly regulated manufacturing sector. | |
Created a simpler, more cost-effective active grille shutter system with fewer parts that could fail. | |