LONDON (Alliance News) - Emissions reduction and fuel-efficiency technology developer Torotrak PLC said on Tuesday results from its V-Charge engine tests had confirmed simulation predictions for fuel consumption and performance.
Torotrak said tests on its V-Charge supercharger for gas and diesel engines, carried out on Ford Motor Co's Ecoboost engine, had been completed on time and achieved target requirements in boost pressure, mass airflow and power consumption.
Torotrak said results showed its V-Charge delivered a rapid response, hitting 90% of target toque in under 500 milliseconds, which means it would be able to create "lag free" driveability at low engine speed, minimising energy use.
The developer said it was now working with its partners, the University of Bath and an unnamed global tier 1 supplier of engine boosting systems, to develop a turbocharger which would maximise the benefits of the V-Charge, and the tier 1 partner has committed to delivering the adapted turbocharger unit in March.
The partners plan to complete the installation of this twin-stage boosting system in a Ford Focus by July 2016 for demonstration to customers.
Torotrak said it continued to see increased levels of interest for its technology and was currently in discussions with potential licensing partners and customers.
"We are delighted with the independent test results achieved by V-Charge on a 1.0L Ford Ecoboost engine. These results confirm the capability of V-Charge to enable engine downsizing in a low cost, simple to install boosting system," said Chairman Nick Barter.
Torotrak shares were up 17% at 5.30 pence on Tuesday morning.
By Hannah Boland; hannahboland@alliancenews.com; @Hannaheboland
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