Deanh Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 caught my eye on a Jellymoulds post....and I couldn't resist...for Pioneer and Range...........................The entire MINI range is going to be cleaner and more economical from August of this year. The most startling example is the recently-introduced Cooper D (see launch report). This car's already impressive combined fuel economy rating of 64.2mpg will improve to an astonishing 72.4mpg, while the CO2 figure will drop to just 104g/km. In each case that's roughly a 12% improvement on the present Cooper D's performance. There are improvements elsewhere too. The One's combined fuel consumption figure will go to 53.3mpg, and Cooper's to 52.3mpg and the turbocharged Cooper S's to 45.6mpg. Each of these numbers relates to less than 150g/km of CO2. How is this being achieved? Well, from August all MINIs will benefit from Brake Energy Regeneration, which means that energy from the engine which was formerly wasted during over-run (such as during braking, or when the car is going down a hill) will be fed back into the alternator. Furthermore, the alternator will engage only when it is actually needed to charge the battery - the normal arrangement is that it's engaged all the time, so that some of the engine's power is used to turn a device that isn't required. Manual transmission MINIs will also have a stop-start function, in which the engine shuts down when the car is stationery (assuming certain conditions are met) and fires up again as soon as the driver touches the clutch pedal. Another feature - which doesn't actually make the car use less fuel, but encourages more economical driving - is the dashboard display showing the most suitable gear to select. If all this sounds familiar, no wonder. It's already being used by BMW as part of its EfficientDynamics programme in various cars (including the 120d SE tested recently), and of course MINI is owned by BMW. MINI Gallery MINI Road Tests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 which leads me to add....why hybrids???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) Wow. A lot of information there. And, this will help you sell Ford's how? No wonder you don't know about Ford vehicles, or their options. ...you did take the bait.....missed you too.LOL! not gonna help me at all, never said it would...just saw it on a Jellymould thread and thought of you...XXXXXD.......... AND a cheaper alternative to batteries, Hydrogen etc etc.....oh...and FYI would have posted this even if it wasn't this manufacturer...the beauty was the irony....cheers. Edited May 29, 2007 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGallun Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 ...you did take the bait.....missed you too.LOL! not gonna help me at all, never said it would...just saw it on a Jellymould thread and thought of you...XXXXXD.......... AND a cheaper alternative to batteries, Hydrogen etc etc.....oh...and FYI would have posted this even if it wasn't this manufacturer...the beauty was the irony....cheers. great mileage! just dont get hit by a 91 escort! i saw a mini collide with a 91.. mini was toast, driver ... case in point, drive them small things at will, but just hope you dont get in a wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 great mileage! just dont get hit by a 91 escort! i saw a mini collide with a 91.. mini was toast, driver ... case in point, drive them small things at will, but just hope you dont get in a wreck. what impressed me more is that in comparison THIS type of answer is one helluva lot simpler and seemingly cheaper than other savior suggestions and complex answers......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joihan777 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I like the idea of a clutched alternator, if the battery could handle it. If the math works out, hopefully Ford engineers will stick that idea into every model ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I like the idea of a clutched alternator, if the battery could handle it. If the math works out, hopefully Ford engineers will stick that idea into every model ASAP. how about a clutched Supercharger so theres economy when you are off the boost? if electronics are up to DOD, certainly they can be up to a NA/Forced Induction tune when used with hard parts that can be turned on and off when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focalxplosion Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 caught my eye on a Jellymoulds post....and I couldn't resist...for Pioneer and Range...........................The entire MINI range is going to be cleaner and more economical from August of this year.The most startling example is the recently-introduced Cooper D (see launch report). This car's already impressive combined fuel economy rating of 64.2mpg will improve to an astonishing 72.4mpg, while the CO2 figure will drop to just 104g/km. In each case that's roughly a 12% improvement on the present Cooper D's performance. There are improvements elsewhere too. The One's combined fuel consumption figure will go to 53.3mpg, and Cooper's to 52.3mpg and the turbocharged Cooper S's to 45.6mpg. Each of these numbers relates to less than 150g/km of CO2. How is this being achieved? Well, from August all MINIs will benefit from Brake Energy Regeneration, which means that energy from the engine which was formerly wasted during over-run (such as during braking, or when the car is going down a hill) will be fed back into the alternator. Furthermore, the alternator will engage only when it is actually needed to charge the battery - the normal arrangement is that it's engaged all the time, so that some of the engine's power is used to turn a device that isn't required. Manual transmission MINIs will also have a stop-start function, in which the engine shuts down when the car is stationery (assuming certain conditions are met) and fires up again as soon as the driver touches the clutch pedal. Another feature - which doesn't actually make the car use less fuel, but encourages more economical driving - is the dashboard display showing the most suitable gear to select. If all this sounds familiar, no wonder. It's already being used by BMW as part of its EfficientDynamics programme in various cars (including the 120d SE tested recently), and of course MINI is owned by BMW. MINI Gallery MINI Road Tests I think that is imperial gallons, which are larger than standard US gallons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boegey Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 how about a clutched Supercharger so theres economy when you are off the boost? if electronics are up to DOD, certainly they can be up to a NA/Forced Induction tune when used with hard parts that can be turned on and off when needed. Sort of like what Mad Max used on his Aussie Interceptor. It always seemed if you can clutch an A/C compressor, why not a blower? I'm sure I over simplified this but seems cool anyway. Boegey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focalxplosion Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sort of like what Mad Max used on his Aussie Interceptor. It always seemed if you can clutch an A/C compressor, why not a blower? I'm sure I over simplified this but seems cool anyway. Boegey Mercedes already does this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 I think that is imperial gallons, which are larger than standard US gallons. even allowing for that 72 mpg would equate to at least 65ish....NO hybrid gets that NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Jellymoulds Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 even allowing for that 72 mpg would equate to at least 65ish....NO hybrid gets that NOW! When it comes to buying a car Toyota will always win, they always have the car that is more reliable, lasts forever and costs a lot less, its a tough old world for Ford. New 125 MPG Prius http://www.reliableplant.com/article.asp?p...;articleid=6465 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) When it comes to buying a car Toyota will always win, they always have the car that is more reliable, lasts forever and costs a lot less, its a tough old world for Ford. New 125 MPG Prius http://www.reliableplant.com/article.asp?p...;articleid=6465 theres those lithium batteries again...kinda makes the "greenies" that buy the car totally hypocritical.........what ?saving the environment and all.....oh and I heard the "Real" MPGS are in reality about 65..LOL! Edited May 30, 2007 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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