Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2018

A low effective CR can reduce the end-gas temperature and, consequently, the Miller cycle can suppress knock. The Miller cycle also has been shown to improve fuel economy at partial loads, owing to a more widely open throttle (WOT) and lower pumping loss. —Wei et al. L and a compression ratio of 10:1.

Downsizing 186

Downsizing Engine Fuel Economy E6 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

E-Thrust is a “series hybrid” electrical distributed propulsion system concept using one gas power unit providing the electrical power for six fans for lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions and less noise. Also at the Paris Air Show, EADCO and PC-Aero are presenting their two-motor electric aircraft project “Elektro E6”.

Hybrid 334

Hybrid Re-Charge Electrical Electric 334

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The score relates to a vehicle’s combined performance on fuel economy and greenhouse-gas emissions.

Minivan 150

Minivan Chrysler EPA 2017 150