The National Energy
Modeling System: An Overview 2003
Selected Technology Characteristics for Automobiles
|
Fractional Fuel |
First Year Introduced |
Fractional Horsepower Change |
|
| Material Substitution IV |
0.099 |
2006 |
0 |
| Drag Reduction IV |
0.063 |
2002 |
0 |
| 5–Speed Automatic |
0.065 |
1995 |
0 |
| CVT |
0.105 |
1998 |
0 |
| Automated Manual Trans |
0.080 |
2006 |
0 |
| VVL–6 Cylinder |
0.050 |
2000 |
0.10 |
| Camless Valve Actuation 6 Cylinder |
0.110 |
2008 |
0.13 |
| Electric Power Steering |
0.020 |
2004 |
0 |
| 42V–Launch Assist and Regen |
0.030 |
2005 |
-0.05 |