A compact passenger car was modified to allow operation with up to six manual gear ratios and up to 35.4 mile/h per 1000 rev/min. Fuel consumption tests were carried out at steady state conditions, over the U.S. Federal urban drive cycle and on the road. Fuel economy improvements of up to 24 % were achieved on the road, and up to 25 % on the chassis dynamometer over the urban cycle, confirming computer predictions. (Wassmann)
Engine transmission matching to improve passenger car fuel economy
Motor-Getriebeabstimmung zur Verbesserung des Kraftstoffverbrauchs von Personenkraftwagen
SAE-Papers ; 1-8
1982
8 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 7 Quellen
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