Imagine a car where every drop of fuel is put to use ensuring no wasting of energy. Mazda’s i-ELOOP, part of the SkyActiv technology package, is used to convert the car’s kinetic energy into electricity. This intelligent energy loop improves fuel economy and engine efficiency.
Vehicle accessories such as headlights, audio system, GPS, and other electrical components are powered using extra batteries that store and supply energy. This puts a load on the engine to burn extra fuel just to power these accessories. Also, the best opportunity to do this would be during braking or decelerating. But the time span of deceleration or braking is quite small.
To overcome these hurdles, the i-ELOOP uses low-resistance, high-capacity electric double layer capacitors (EDLC) and a variable voltage alternator. The alternator provides an output voltage between 12V and 25V, allowing the capacitor to store and discharge a large amount of electricity. The electrodes in a capacitor last long with little deterioration from regular use. Activated carbon is the primary component of the capacitor which is eco-friendly.
The Mazda Connect Display on the dashboard displays the efficiency and charge level of the capacitor system. This will allow you to view and track the flow of energy in real-time. The working of this system is quite simple. When decelerating, the alternator generates electricity and transfers it to the capacitor. During acceleration, the stored electricity supplies power to the car’s electrical components.
The i-ELOOP system reduces a burden on the engine to burn extra fuel for electricity. Less wastage of energy leads to better fuel economy. The use of capacitors also increases the life span of the vehicles lead-acid battery.
To know more about the Mazda i-ELOOP, visit Cardinale Mazda today.
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