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SuperGen is a Belt Integrated Starter Generator (B-ISG) combined with a novel electro-mechanical power split transmission system providing variable speed centrifugal supercharger capability, all in one compact package. This paper initially discusses the analysis of SuperGen application to a gasoline SUV in order to examine the BISG power and voltage mild hybrid functionality trade-off versus fuel consumption reduction on drive cycle. A significant engine down speeding was also applied based on the low speed torque enhancement afforded by SuperGen boosting capability, both transiently, and sustainably at steady state engine operation. This has been demonstrated and reported on the well-published Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Ultraboost project.

Compared to conventional homogeneous direct injection or port-fuel injected engines, the second generation, spray guided, direct injection engine (SGDI) has the potential for significantly improved fuel economy during part load stratified charge operation. Multiple fuel injection strategies can be utilised to increase the unthrottled operating range, leading to further improvements in fuel economy. However, careful optimisation of these strategies is essential to ensure that benefits are maintained whilst further minimising emissions within combustion stability limits and consumer driveability demands. The effects of multiple injection strategies upon fuel consumption, emissions and combustion stability were investigated in a single cylinder Ricardo Hydra engine with a spray guided combustion system. An outwardly opening piezoelectric actuated injector was employed. The fuel injection strategy utilised up to five injections per engine cycle.