It was discovered [25] that vehicle manufacturers would
optimise emissions performance only for the test cycle, whilst emissions from typical driving conditions proved to be much higher than when tested.
Not exact matches
Infiniti calls it «a revolutionary next - step in
optimising the efficiency of the internal combustion engine» — though it's also illustrative of the lengths manufacturers are now going to in an effort to extend the abilities of such engines, in light of tougher
emissions regulations and customer
performance demands.
Some manufacturers were also found to use so - called defeat devices where the engine control system would recognise that the vehicle was being tested, and would automatically switch to a mode
optimised for
emissions performance.
Toyota Optimal Drive showcases a combination of wide - ranging advanced technologies and internal improvement programmes designed to
optimise the balance of
performance and driving enjoyment with fuel economy and low
emissions.
New for the Edge is a revised bi-turbo diesel engine - the 2.0 - liter unit called EcoBlue now puts out 238 PS (versus the previous 210 PS) and «delivers the power, torque and driving
performance of a larger capacity engine alongside the
optimised fuel - efficiency and low CO2
emissions synonymous with a smaller engine capacity.»
In practice, the engine introduces small amounts of fuel (pilot injections) to
optimise noise and
emissions and, with the main injection, manages the injected quantity of fuel necessary to provide the
performance required by the driver, ensuring particularly smooth engine operation in all situations.