Concepts for improved fuel economy from gasoline engines.

Autor: Turner, J. W. G., Pearson, R. J., Kenchington, S. A.
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Zdroj: International Journal of Engine Research (Professional Engineering Publishing); Apr2005, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p137-157, 21p, 9 Color Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 12 Graphs
Abstrakt: The paper reviews various technologies for fuel economy improvement in gasoline engines and discusses how they interact. Advanced valve train systems, gasoline direct-injection systems, and gasoline homogeneous charge compression ignition mechanisms are considered, together with further technologies which facilitate engine downsizing. Approaches to powertrain hybridization are outlined and a pneumatic system is described which can be used at vehicle launch. Finally, combined technologies are suggested which map the evolution towards meeting future legislative requirements for CO2 emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index