An engine capitalizes on the advantages of
alternative fuels such as
ethanol, E-85, and other alcohols, with a small displacement engine, two cylinders or more, and at least a divided
fuel tank or alternatively two tanks. An electronic engine control module selects the fuel for operating conditions and delivers the fuel through separate injection systems. The module selects unleaded
gasoline for starting,
light load and light cruising conditions. Upon greater demands for
engine power, the module adds or switches entirely to a secondary fuel such as
alcohol,
ethanol, E-85 or other
ethanol /
gasoline blends and reduces or eliminates the introduction of
gasoline fuel. The secondary fuel provides more power than unleaded gasoline, thus reducing the
engine displacement required for operating a vehicle under a variety of loads. The present invention seeks a substantial
engine power increase, reduction in engine
detonation, improved cold starting, re-evaluation of turbochargers, a decrease in gasoline consumption, and gasoline as the default fuel.The engine
control system allows a small and efficient engine to deliver increased power upon demand over conventional automotive engines. The
system modulates boost pressure when using a secondary fuel for operations at an increased
power level. The
power level increase occurs from the combination of lower stoichiometric, or higher
octane, fuel and increased dynamic intake pressures. The
system maintains
engine power as low, with little or no intake boost pressure, and the gasoline, 85
octane minimum, is delivered through injectors. When
higher power is demanded, the
system increases boost pressure, at intake, while a secondary power fuel (ethanol, E-85,
alcohol and the like), is injected.