Design engineering experts to develop two litre car performance with emissions of less than 100g/km
The HyBoost car project aims to demonstrate a petrol fuelled passenger car that will have the performance of a two litre car, but which will produce less than 100g/km CO<sub>2</sub> emissions.
The project is led by Ricardo, in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College and Valeo. It is restricted to using technologies that are capable of practical production implementation in the near term, that can be made using readily available and affordable materials, and can be scaled up for automotive mass production.
The two year project will be based on a downsized gasoline engine coupled with electric boosting, exhaust gas energy recovery, micro-hybrid functionality with stop/start, torque assist, regenerative braking, and a 'novel energy storage technology'. Investment is being provided by the Technology Strategy Board, with balancing resources provided by the project partners.
Commenting on the project, Neville Jackson (pictured), Ricardo group technology director said: "HyBoost aims to demonstrate the very significant benefits that can be achieved using an intelligent combination of innovative technologies to deliver low carbon transport solutions. The stated targets of this research would enable a consumer attractive 'average car' to be offered with CO2 emissions well below the mandated future target set for the European fleet average without compromising vehicle performance."
