The Contribution of Engine Mechanics to Improved Fuel Economy 2014-01-1663
Measures for reducing engine friction within the powertrain are assessed in this paper. The included measures work in combination with several new technologies such as new combustion technologies, downsizing and alternative fuels. The friction reduction measures are discussed for a typical gasoline vehicle. If powertrain friction could be eliminated completely, a reduction of 15% in CO2 emissions could be achieved.
In order to comply with more demanding CO2 legislations, new technologies have to be considered to meet these targets. The additional cost for friction reduction measures are often lower than those of other new technologies. Therefore, these measures are worth following up in detail.
Citation: Schwaderlapp, M., Plettenberg, M., Tomazic, D., Schuermann, G. et al., "The Contribution of Engine Mechanics to Improved Fuel Economy," SAE Int. J. Engines 7(3):1453-1465, 2014, https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-1663. Download Citation
Author(s):
Markus Schwaderlapp, Mirko Plettenberg, Dean Tomazic, Gregor Schuermann, Felix Ring, Stephen Bowyer
Affiliated:
FEV GmbH, FEV Inc.
Pages: 13
Event:
SAE 2014 World Congress & Exhibition
ISSN:
1946-3936
e-ISSN:
1946-3944
Also in:
SAE International Journal of Engines-V123-3EJ, SAE International Journal of Engines-V123-3
Related Topics:
Alternative fuels
Gasoline
Powertrains
Combustion and combustion processes
Downsizing
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