The New ECOTECTurbo BioPower Engine from GMPowertrain – Utilizing the Power of Nature’s Resources

Authors

M.Sc. K. Bergström, B.Sc. S. A. Melin, Ph.D. C. C. Jones, General Motors Powertrain, Trollhättan

Year

2007

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 639

Summary

After several successful introductions of engine variants from the ECOTEC engine family, General Motors now introduces the 2.0 L ECOTEC turbo BioPower in the model year 2007,5 Saab 93. The utilization of E85 as a fuel reduces the dependency of petroleum based fuels, thus limiting the CO2 pollution in the world. In-house controls development facilitated the rapid execution of the program. The same is valid for the base engine development. Experience from other GM developed E85 applications as well as close teamwork between all team members was vital when executing this program on such short time. The robust design of the base engine made it possible to just focus on the E85 specific areas.

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