World First Unveiling Of The Highly Fuel Efficient Low Cost MUSIC Gasoline Engine

This project has been part funded by the Department of Transport under the Low Carbon Research and Development Programme, which is managed by the Energy Saving Trust. It is being undertaken by a small engine company near Norwich, Powertrain Technologies Ltd, in collaboration with Coventry University.

The recently patented MUSIC (Merritt Unthrottled Spark Ignition Combustion) engine was invented and developed by Dr. Dan Merritt whilst working at Coventry University.

It promises to match, or even improve on the fuel efficiency of the Diesel engine at part load, thus removing the fuel economy gap between Diesel and Gasoline engines when driven in urban environments.

Dr. Merritt said:

“The fuel economy gap between the two types of engine has not been bridged since the nineteenth century. It results from completely different ignition and combustion systems each requiring its own type of fuel."

“Until now Diesel engines have given far superior fuel efficiency at part load when compared with gasoline engines but gasoline engines delivered more power for a given size.  The MUSIC gasoline engine has now demonstrated part load efficiencies as good as the diesel engine but at a lower cost. For most vehicles, the greater part of operating life is spent at part load and idling."

“The MUSIC technology affects only the layout of the combustion chamber in the cylinder head and does not impact the bottom end of the engine."

There will be no charge for attending the seminar because it addresses environmental concerns but as attendance numbers are restricted by the size of the lecture theatre, early reservations are advised. A programme will be sent to those invited in mid October.-Ends-Editors: For further information, contact Brian Knibb, Knibb Gormezano and Partners on 01332 856 301  or mobile 07836 774 017 or email brianknibb@kgpauto.com or Alison Bushnell, External Press and Media Relations Officer, Coventry University, on 024 7688 8245 or email alison.bushnell@coventry.ac.uk