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nnnnGates improves fuel economy in trucks
nnnnVehicle accessories typically consume 30-50 percent of the energy produced by
nnnninternal combustion engines. They consume more energy during highway driving,
nnnnless energy during city driving, and much less energy during the engine idle cycle.
nnnnAccessories are sized mostly for the engine idle cycle.
nnnnGates advances in belt technology are driving research and development of
nnnnTwo-Speed Accessory Belt Drive Systems. Gates new E3 Drive System optimizes
nnnnengine accessories for significantly improved vehicle performance.
nnnnTechnological advancements
nnnn• Allows accessories to operate at reduced speeds at off-idle conditions.
nnnn• Reduces fuel consumption and C02 emissions up to 5 percent in the city and up to
nnnn7 percent on the highway.
nnnn• Vehicle accessories operate more efficiently, and with greater reliability and durability.
nnnn• Vehicle acceleration is improved because less torque is required to drive the
nnnnaccessories at lower speed.
nnnn• Reduces engine at idle to further reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
nnnnSystem components
nnnnThe E3 Drive System incorporates two main components (dual pulley clutch assembly)
nnnnconnected by a Micro-V® belt.
nnnnFor more information
nnnncontact:
nnnnRochester Hills,
nnnnMichigan
nnnn248-260-2300
nnnnAachen, Germany
nnnn+49-241-5108-0
nnnnNara, Japan
nnnn81-743-56-1361
nnnnwww.gates.com
nnnnDrive the Technology
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