This index is essentially the opposite of the octane rating, where a high octane fuel resists spontaneous ignition, and therefore does not tend to ´knock.´ The cetane number of 100 was arbitrarily assigned to ´cetane´ or n-hexadecane, a straight-chain aliphatic chemical compound that burns very well, in the single-cylinder test diesel engine.
Vehicles using this technology combine the agility of standard legacy hybrids, like the Toyota Prius, with the added benefits of being able to add electrically-fueled mileage by charging up powerful and capacious add-in batteries, enabling vehicles to attain effective mileage rates in the triple digits.
The TTC - IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission) is the latest version of a technology meant to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.
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