Paris Motor Show: Ferrari showcase their HELE System
If you’re thinking “what the HELE does that stand for”, then here you go: High Emotion Low Emissions. It’s a new system Ferrari has designed to reduce C02 emissions while maintaining the thrill and passion of driving.
So what does this HELE System consist of? A start/stop function turning the car off every time the car comes to a complete standstill, then restarting it in 230 milliseconds when the driver hits the throttle; carbon fiber bits keeping weight figures down; an intelligent engine fan and fuel pump control system; an electronically controlled variable displacement air-conditioning technology; and lastly, an adaptive gear shifts system. The result is a 23 percent reduction in C02 emissions.
Although they only showcased the HELE System on this Ferrari California model, be expecting it to pop up across the entire model lineup at some point in the future.
[Source: Autoblog]
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October 11, 2010 at 7:52 am
Most importantly, can you turn it off?
October 11, 2010 at 9:53 am
I don’t think you can, but I would definitely like to have an override button on all these new start/stop systems. The only issue here is if you give everyone the ability to switch it off, it’s kind of counterproductive.
October 23, 2010 at 9:29 pm
This system has been in use on VW models like Lupo for quite a while. Its also used by Indian manufacturers like Tata and Mahindra for some of their models.
October 23, 2010 at 9:39 pm
You’re right Mathai… it’s basically a fancy way of saying “hybrid” and what they’re highlighting is nothing new, but in their world, it is new to the brand and a step in a more conscious direction.