Toyota's New Combustion Technology for High Engine Thermal Efficiency and High Engine Output Performance

Authors

K. Nakata, R. Shimizu, TOYOTA Motor Corporation, Shizuoka, Japan

Year

2016

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 799

Summary

Currently, it is mandatory to improve vehicle fuel economy to respect energy security and climate change. To meet these requirements, Toyota has been developing new technologies called ESTEC (Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion) for enhancing engine thermal efficiency. In addition to improving the vehicle fuel economy, Toyota considers enhancing the engine output performance that is important to realize “Fun to Drive” for customer’s smile. As for the engine development, it is also essential to consider the world situation such as air environment and a sales area. In terms of sales area, a vehicle sales volume in Asia is growing which means that car manufactures need to develop various types of vehicles and engines for worldwide customers. However, it takes a lot of efforts to develop several types of engines with high thermal efficiency and enhanced performance for worldwide market.