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BMWs Approach to Reduce CO
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A TEG can Cover the Averaged Demand on Electriciy
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Predicition of
TEG power for
a BMW 5-Series
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Todays demand on
electric power for
a BMW 5-Series customer
BMW Group
Dr. Andreas Eder
San Diego, 2009
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BMW EfficientDynamics.
Innovations in engine technology.
BMW Group
Dr. Andreas Eder
San Diego, 2009
Page 23
The BMW Group demonstrated with its partners the feasibility of thermoelectric
power generation with a BMW 535i prototype vehicle.
FE improvement of ~5% in customer driving is achievable with improved
thermoelectric materials.
TEGs are considered as Eco-innovations in Europe (US?).
Risks: cost, durability, joining technologies, environmentally
friendly materials.
BMW EfficientDynamics
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