A modified engine cycle allows hybrid cars to capture more heat as energy
By modifying the traditional internal combustion process, hybrid vehicles utilize the Atkinson cycle to capture more heat energy and achieve thermal efficiency levels that far surpass standard gasoline engines.
Hybrid vehicles achieve superior fuel economy by utilizing the Atkinson cycle engine, a modification of the standard Otto cycle. By keeping intake valves open longer, these engines allow for a leaner burn and a higher expansion ratio. This process captures more heat as usable energy, boosting thermal efficiency to 40% compared to the 30% seen in traditional cars.
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