ENGINE-TRANSMISSION RELATIONSHIP FOR HIGHER EFFICIENCY

530213

01/01/1953

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
WHETHER to design an ideal transmission to overcome the deficiencies of the internalcombustion engine, or to reach a similar objective through engine improvement, is discussed in this paper.
The authors present a picture of the historical development of engine-transmission relationships from the earliest days of the industry down to current trends. They emphasize the increasing importance of fuel economy, and point the way toward an operational goal of 30 mpg of gasoline for the average car.
Other suggestions are offered for the reduction of engine friction which would eliminate high power losses, the reduction of wind resistance through the development of aerodynamic design, and the possibilities of the variable displacement engine eventuating in an ideal transmission which would be an extension of the crankshaft to the differential.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/530213
Pages
16
Citation
Caris, D., and Richardson, R., "ENGINE-TRANSMISSION RELATIONSHIP FOR HIGHER EFFICIENCY," SAE Technical Paper 530213, 1953, https://doi.org/10.4271/530213.
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Published
Jan 1, 1953
Product Code
530213
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English