What is Automotive Thermal Efficiency?
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Automotive thermal efficiency refers to the ratio between the mechanical work output by the engine and the chemical energy generated by fuel combustion, which evaluates how much heat is converted into effective work. More information about automotive thermal efficiency is as follows: 1. Engine thermal efficiency is one of the indicators for evaluating engine performance. The higher the engine's thermal efficiency, the better the fuel economy, performance, and emissions. Currently, mainstream engine thermal efficiencies worldwide mostly range between 30%-38%, with some exceptional ones exceeding 40%. 2. In addition to being related to the engine's thermal efficiency, a car's fuel consumption is also influenced by factors such as the vehicle's displacement, weight, aerodynamic drag, and tire width. Furthermore, a car's fuel consumption is also affected by the driver's driving habits.