So, assuming the catalyst is fully warmed-up, doesn't a graph such as this indicate that an AFR of 18:1 is better for emissions than stoich? I realize we can only be in lean burn under light throttle and load conditions. Nonetheless, at 18:1 only 02 is higher than at 14.7:1. That seems gooder for everybody. So 18:1 is simply better, no? Why aren't all cars in lean burn under light load and part throttle and steady cruise on freeways?
