Car Energy Flow Chart

Car Energy Flow Chart

From the US Department of Energy www.fueleconomy.gov




  ICE Energy Flow and
Losses
 
  Urban Driving Highway Driving
Idling, Standby 17 4
Engine Loss
inefficient
62 69
Accessories 2 2
Driveline Loses 6 5
Wind Resistance 3 11
Rolling
Resistance
4 7
Braking 6 2