Concepts for improved fuel economy from gasoline engines

International Journal of Engine Research

Volumn 6, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 137-157

  Turner, J W G ^a   Pearson, R J ^a   Kenchington, S A ^a  

^a Lotus Engineering   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Downsizing; Gasoline direct injection; Hybridization; Variable valve train

Indexed keywords

CARBON DIOXIDE; ENGINE CYLINDERS; FUEL ECONOMY; IGNITION; INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES; PNEUMATIC CONTROL;

DOWNSIZING; GASOLINE DIRECT-INJECTION; HYBRIDIZATION; VARIABLE VALVE TRAIN;

GASOLINE;

EID: 18844409561     PISSN: 14680874     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/146808705X7419     Document Type: Article

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