Cummins ethanol 2.8L research engine delivers 50-80% reduction in CO_2 emissions

摘要

USA - Last month, Cummins Inc of Columbus, Indiana, USA announced that together with the California Energy Commission (CEC) and other industry partners, it has developed an E-85 (ethanol 85% and petrol 15%) powered experimental engine and powertrain that is able to reduce carbon dioxide (CO_2) emissions by as much as 80% compared with a baseline petrol-powered medium-duty truck. This engine and drivetrain has been developed as part of project ETHOS, an ultra-low carbon powertrain programme that has been funded jointly by Cummins in partnership with the California Energy Commission (CEC).