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Dr. Peter Rieth, Vice President, Systems &
Technology, Chassis & Safety Division, Continental
1. What social/economic/technological trends do you think will
have the greatest impact on car design in 2018?
Old Markets: 1. Global warming, CO2: emissions & fuel consumption
in focus
Ageing society: Driver Assistance Systems for enhancement
of comfort/convenience & safety
Emerging Markets: Increasing motorization, affordable cars (low cost cars)
in focus
2. What technologies will be key in 2018?
Optimization of IC engine: downsizing (turbo charging, HCCI, gasoline
self-ignition technology, …)
Double Clutch Transmission
Power on demand auxiliaries
Exhaust after treatment: Selective Catalytic Reduction SCR, particulate
filters, …
Light weight design
Low roll resistance tyres
HEV & EV technologies, challenging improvements in Li-Ion battery
technology
Brake-by-wire systems
Environmental sensors (radar, lidar, CMOS camera) for lane keeping, lane
departure warning, Adaptive Cruise Control ACC, collision mitigation braking,
nightvision
Head-up displays
Telematics: good samaritan, eCall, car to car / car to infrastructure
communication
Connectivity: integration of portable devices
3. How will your products and business sector develop?
We see good business development in Powertrain, Chassis & Safety,
Interior and in low cost products.
4. Where do you see the big opportunities?
See 1.
5. What skills/specialisms will you need from engineers in 2018?
Mechatronic engineering, language skills, mobility, team and networking
skills
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