Ways to Increase Gas Mileage
There are many way that automakers using to increase gas mileage and enhancing the performance of the cars
Hybrid car
A hybrid car is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle . it gives the best of both , it combine the power and the rang electrical engine with environmental benefits of an electric motor . It takes off at low speed , the car will run on electric power only which mean zero fuel consumption . Under high acceleration the petrol engine kicks in and take over the job of the driving wheels . It also send power to the generator which recharge the electric motor battery . in return the electric motor gives the driver more power and torque while reducing fuel consumption . in The hybrid system , when the car in breaking or coming to stop the system keep it’s kinetic energy from the turning wheels and the breaks , it confer that into electrical energy and store it into the battery where it can be used in the future .
Start – Stop Engine
Start – stop engine will shut off the car when the car is fully stopped , so when coming to complete stop in traffic and remove your foot from the break the car is going to shut off to save on emtition and fuel. As soon as the driver takes his foot up the break the car starts right back up and can continue driving
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmissions )
CVT is a method of transferring power from an engine , which maybe used in consumption engine or an electric motor . In case of electrical motor , these are usually controlled electronically and so CVT is more benefit when it is used with consumption engine as a method of transferring power to the driven component.The main advantages of CVT are providing a comfortable driving and saving up to 7% of fuel consumption.
References:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmuller/2012/08/30/10-ways-automakers-are-helping-you-spend-less-on-gasoline/
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/engine-stop-start-systems-explained-tech-dept
http://cars.about.com/od/thingsyouneedtoknow/a/CVT.htm