Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress
Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2009
For every kJ of chemical energy in the fuel for a spark ignition internal combustion engine, 73 % is sacrificed to chemical and thermal losses. Alexander Edwards, President, Automotive Strategic Vision believes the exodus from full size SUVs was caused by economic caution as much as higher gas prices. Braking losses add another 6%.
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