The document compares the common features and transmission systems of the 2023 Tata Nexon Diesel and Tata Nexon EV SUVs. Both vehicles share the same ALFA platform and have similar dimensions, suspension components, and safety features. The Nexon Diesel has a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine and 6-speed manual transmission, while the Nexon EV has an electric motor and single-speed automatic transmission. Suggestions are provided to improve range, load capacity, safety, and operating costs for both vehicles, such as improving visibility, reducing noise and vibration, optimizing control strategies, using lighter materials, and increasing battery capacity.
The document compares the common features and transmission systems of the 2023 Tata Nexon Diesel and Tata Nexon EV SUVs. Both vehicles share the same ALFA platform and have similar dimensions, suspension components, and safety features. The Nexon Diesel has a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine and 6-speed manual transmission, while the Nexon EV has an electric motor and single-speed automatic transmission. Suggestions are provided to improve range, load capacity, safety, and operating costs for both vehicles, such as improving visibility, reducing noise and vibration, optimizing control strategies, using lighter materials, and increasing battery capacity.
The document compares the common features and transmission systems of the 2023 Tata Nexon Diesel and Tata Nexon EV SUVs. Both vehicles share the same ALFA platform and have similar dimensions, suspension components, and safety features. The Nexon Diesel has a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine and 6-speed manual transmission, while the Nexon EV has an electric motor and single-speed automatic transmission. Suggestions are provided to improve range, load capacity, safety, and operating costs for both vehicles, such as improving visibility, reducing noise and vibration, optimizing control strategies, using lighter materials, and increasing battery capacity.
The document compares the common features and transmission systems of the 2023 Tata Nexon Diesel and Tata Nexon EV SUVs. Both vehicles share the same ALFA platform and have similar dimensions, suspension components, and safety features. The Nexon Diesel has a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine and 6-speed manual transmission, while the Nexon EV has an electric motor and single-speed automatic transmission. Suggestions are provided to improve range, load capacity, safety, and operating costs for both vehicles, such as improving visibility, reducing noise and vibration, optimizing control strategies, using lighter materials, and increasing battery capacity.
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Digital Assignment-I
Automotive Transmission System
Register Number: 23MAE0020 Q. Identify any two [Condition (1) IC vehicle (2) Electric vehicle] sports utility vehicle (SUV) and prepare a detailed report about their common features by using a comparison chart.
A: The vehicle chosen is 2023 Tata Nexon Diesel and Tata Nexon EV. Both the cars are made in the same ALFA platform and hence they are chosen. Both the cars same a lot of common features apart from the drivetrain. The below table lists the common features of the two cars. Feature Nexon Diesel Nexon EV Platform ALFA ALFA Frame Material High Reinforced Steel High Reinforced Steel Dimensions LXBXH 3995X1804X1602 3994X1811X1616 (mm3) Wheelbase (mm) 2498 2498 Ground Clearance (mm) 208 205 Front Suspension Independent MacPherson Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring strut with coil spring Rear Suspension Twist Beam with Stabiliser Twist beam with dual path Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Strut, Coil Spring and Absorber Shock Absorber Brake Type (Front/ Rear) Disc/Drum Disc/Drum Tyre Size 195 / 60 R16 215 / 60 R16 Steering Type Electronic Power Steering Electronic Power steering Safety 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, TC ESP, TC Q. Discuss in detail about the transmission system features of each vehicle. A: The Nexon Diesel has a 1.5L Turbocharged L4 Revotorq Engine. The engine produces a max. power of 110ps @3750 RPM and 260Nm torque @1500-2750RPM with a compression ratio of 16:1. The transmission used is a 6-speed manual. The ratios of each gear is given below: 1st: 3.308 2nd: 1.913 3rd: 1.218 4th: 0.895 5th: 0.69 6th: 0.578 Reverse: 3.545 Final Drive : 4.33 The first 3 gears multiply torque which is required to propel the vehicle from standstill. For example, in first gear: the engine rotates about 3.308 times for each rotation of propellor shaft. Further the final drive does torque multiplication: for 3.308x4.33 rotations the wheel rotation once in 1st gear. Similarly, 4th, 5th, 6th gears are overdrive gears. They are useful in achieving higher speeds. It is evident that the reverse gear will have the highest torque output.
The Nexon EV on the other hand has only a single-speed Automatic transmission. The Transmission is provided to increase the torque output of the motor and is similar to the final drive. This is done as the motor is a high-speed PMS motor. As speed is inversely proportional to the torque, a high speed motor will have less torque which requires a transmission. The Nexon ev has 2 Permanent magnet synchronous type and produces 127 bhp & 215 Nm torque while have a range of just 325 km. Q. Analyze and Conclude your design suggestion to improve range, Load carry capacity, safety features, and operating cost.
The few suggestions to improve the above features in Nexon Diesel are given below: Nexon has a thick A-pillar which gives it the structural strength for its 5star safety. But the thick pillar also obstructs vision. This can be avoided by pulling the seat closer to the steering wheel for better visibility and/or by reducing the thickness of the pillar by using less thick pillars made of stronger materials. The Diesel engine noise comes to the cabin. This can be Reduced by using better materials in the cabin which absorb noise or by balancing the engine secondary forces to reduce vibrations. Higher injection Pressures also result in better combustion characteristics but increases engine vibration. This issue can be solved by retarding the injecting timing carefully Repairing of the AC cooling coil requires to strip off the engine dashboard. The coil should be carefully placed somewhere where it is easy to reach during maintenance. The few suggestions to improve the above features in Nexon EV are given below: The Nexon EV has a Highway range of about 233Kms only. It’s tricky to solve this range issue as a lot of it depends upon the infrastructure. The range can be extended by further lightweighting the car and by using light weight materials which offers high structural strength. The range can be optimized using improved control strategies and this can be updated to each car Over the air. High capacity li-ion batteries that defines the international market can make Nexon EV a trailblazer in the Desi market. Re-designing the front non-functional bonnet area may increase room for passenger compartment and offer better visibility.
