The Drive for Low Emissions

On road vehicles: Engine Downsizing

Europe is leading the way globally in reducing vehicle emissions. Increasingly tough tailpipe legislation has been applied and further more stringent rules are coming into force progressively between 2012 to 2015, focusing on average vehicle fleet emissions.

Vehicle manufacturers have made substantial improvements already in average fuel economy and are actively pursuing many additional initiatives: light weight materials, alternative fuels, hybridization, fuel cells and lithium ion battery packs. Many manufacturers think that engine downsizing will provide major benefits and is one of the most practical strategies for the near term.

Aeristech has solved a major problem that has prevented engine downsizing: it has eliminated perceived turbo lag at affordable cost. This is particularly relevant for small cars and lower-middle sized cars which represent 45% and 29.5% of total European vehicle registrations respectively. Aeristech therefore offers practical opportunities to downsize engines whilst retaining or improving vehicle performance and driver satisfaction. 

Off highway vehicles: New Emmissions Legislation

Off highway vehicles, including earth moving equipment will be subject to Tier 3b and Tier 4 emissions legislation in Europe and North America progressively from 2011, including a 20 fold reduction in particulate emissions (soot). The legislation increases the need to fit expensive filtration unless alternative solutions are available. Aeristech provides a major break through in engine performance and emissions for off highway use. The elimination of perceived turbo lag and the balancing of forced air to any fuel mixture substantially reduces emissions of all types at source and improves operating performance. Aeristech has been working closely with the sector to ensure manufacturers can meet the legislation whilst avoiding expensive filtration and can offer improved operating cost.