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In 1996 Orbital released 100 EcoSport vehicles into the wider Australian
market. This engineering feat was the culmination of years of base
engine design, validation and testing and served to mark the attainment
of all productionisation goals set forth by the automotive OEMs.
Objectives:
- demonstrate capability to achieve production
sign-off
- manufacture engines and convert a fleet
of 100 vehicles
- complete certification procedures
- demonstrate Orbital DI market readiness
Milestones:
- 20-25% more performance
- 15% less fuel consumption
- 3year infield trial
- combined fleet mileage of 5,000,000kms
- individual vehicle mileage of over 150,000kms
Experience gained:
- complete base engine design, analysis, development
and manufacture
- vehicle calibration and certification
- vehicle infield, hot trip, cold trip
testing and validation
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