The inexorable push towards lower emissions and lower CO2 levels coupled with various enabling technologies has opened up new directions for powertrain development. For a small engine to be able to deliver the driveability and performance associated with conventional engine topologies while concurrently reducing all tailpipe emissions requires the latest technological enhancements.
When a major Tier 1 supplier needed to demonstrate its own powertrain design capabilities incorporating Cam Phase Control, Cam Lift Control, Electronic Throttle Control, Piezo Direct Injectors, Serial Twin Turbo Wastegate and Charge Pressure Control, Synchronous Direct Injection Fuel Pressure Control etc. It really only had one choice for an engine management supplier.
MBE designed and supplied all the control components needed within weeks of being asked in order to meet the challenging timescale. By utilising an existing core platform, MBE was able to select electronic hardware modules.