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chuckm · 08-12-2009, 02:20 PM

All I know is that when I'm running my non-Atkinson cycle Corolla engine at a steady 40mph, I'm getting between 65 and 75mpgs. If you use the current EPA driving cycle to measure a car that uses batteries only for 40 miles of driving, improve the efficiency of the engine my using an Atkinson cycle engine designed for a narrow rpm band, then 230mpg, using the current EPA test cycle, looks quite achievable, assuming a charged battery.

The real question is: What is the MPGe? When you count the power from the outlet, how does the number look?

How much is your bridge?

08-12-2009, 02:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
chuckm Master EcoModder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 308 Exploder - '02 Ford Explorer xlt Rolla - '02 Toyota Corolla ce Team Toyota 90 day: 44.43 mpg (US) Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	All I know is that when I'm running my non-Atkinson cycle Corolla engine at a steady 40mph, I'm getting between 65 and 75mpgs. If you use the current EPA driving cycle to measure a car that uses batteries only for 40 miles of driving, improve the efficiency of the engine my using an Atkinson cycle engine designed for a narrow rpm band, then 230mpg, using the current EPA test cycle, looks quite achievable, assuming a charged battery. The real question is: What is the MPGe? When you count the power from the outlet, how does the number look? How much is your bridge? __________________ "Jesus didn't bring 'Natty Lite' to the party. He brought the good stuff." Last edited by chuckm; 08-12-2009 at 03:57 PM..