Analysis of the Impact of the Comfort Systems in Sport Utility Vehicles on the Exhaust Emissions Measured under Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycles Conditions

• Autorzy: Siedlecki Maciej , Ziółkowski Andrzej , Ratajczak Katarzyna , Bednarek Maciej , Jagielski Aleks , Igielska-Kalwat Joanna

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.12911/22998993/193754

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study investigated the impact of comfort systems in sport utility vehicles (SUVs) on exhaust emissions and fuel consumption under the worldwide harmonized light vehicles test cycle (WLTC) conditions. Two modern SUVs equipped with gasoline engines of 3.6 and 2.0 liter displacement were tested, both featuring various comfort systems, such as automatic climate control, heated seats, and active safety systems. Measurements were conducted using a chassis dynamometer under three operating modes: with comfort systems off, with comfort systems on, and with comfort systems on in sport mode. The results indicated that the activation of comfort systems leads to significant increases in fuel consumption and emissions, including hydrocarbons (up to 29%), carbon monoxide (up to 42%), and particulate matter (up to 58%). The study highlighted the necessity of conducting further research on the influence of comfort systems on vehicle emissions, particularly as these systems become more prevalent in modern vehicles. Additionally, the research underscored the potential for increased operational costs and environmental impact due to enhanced vehicle comfort features.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

fuel consumption; exhaust emission; WLTC; comfort systems

• Wydawca: Polskie Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology
• Czasopismo: Journal of Ecological Engineering
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 25, nr 12
• Strony: 93--105
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 64 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Siedlecki Maciej

• Poznan University of Technology, ul. Piotrowo 3, 60-695 Poznan, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9108-2491

autor

Ziółkowski Andrzej

• Poznan University of Technology, ul. Piotrowo 3, 60-695 Poznan, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6632-4751

autor

Ratajczak Katarzyna

• Poznan University of Technology, ul. Piotrowo 3, 60-695 Poznan, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6950-8262

autor

Bednarek Maciej

• Poznan University of Technology, ul. Piotrowo 3, 60-695 Poznan, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4332-6276

autor

Jagielski Aleks

• Poznan University of Technology, ul. Piotrowo 3, 60-695 Poznan, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2955-3026

autor

Igielska-Kalwat Joanna

• Faculty of Cosmetology, University of Education and Therapy, Grabowa 22, 61‐473 Poznan, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7017-7392

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