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| Freescale and ElectroJet team up on clean-emissions technology showcased at the Olympics |
ElectroJet’s advanced fuel injection system selected by Dayang, the official motorcycle of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games BEIJING and AUSTIN, Texas - Aug. 11, 2008 - Freescale Semiconductor is providing microcontroller (MCU) technology for ElectroJet Inc.’s fuel injection system, designed to reduce harmful emissions by 65 percent and increase fuel economy by 12 percent in motorcycle applications. Showcasing this innovative technology during the 2008 Olympic Games, ElectroJet is providing its advanced fuel injection systems to Dayang Motorcycle Co., Ltd., the official motorcycle supplier for the Olympics. China has implemented numerous policies designed to reduce air pollution in Beijing in time for the Olympics. A recent mandate requires that half of the capital’s 3.3 million cars be removed from the streets on alternate days, removing approximately 118,000 tons of emissions, or 63 percent of total emissions in Beijing. To demonstrate how advanced technology also can be used to curb harmful emissions from motorcycles, the Beijing police and emergency medical services are equipping their staff with Dayang motorcycles incorporating ElectroJet’s fuel injection system. Designed for four-stroke motorcycle and motorbike applications, ElectroJet’s fuel injection system is bolt-compatible with OEM carburetor systems and exceeds U.S. and EURO III emissions standards. The system generates 65 percent less carbon monoxide, 35 percent less hydrocarbon and 35 percent less nitrogen oxide compared to a carburetor system. Engines equipped with the fuel injection system not only reap environmental benefits, but also garner a five percent increase in horsepower. The ElectroJet system is expected to produce an average of 12 percent better fuel economy over stock carburetor systems. Based on current gasoline prices, this fuel savings is estimated to offer the motorcycle owner a return on investment and pay for itself in as little as nine months. “Motorcycles and scooters are the primary form of transportation in India and China, with volumes more than twice as large as the American automotive industry,” said Kyle Schwulst, CEO of ElectroJet. “Reducing emissions from these vehicles will significantly reduce air pollution in major metropolitan areas like Beijing. Freescale’s advanced microcontroller technology enables us to build highly efficient fuel injection systems that can replace carburetors without losing performance or significantly impacting the price of motorcycles.” ElectroJet is currently marketing its fuel-injection system to motorcycle manufacturers in India and China and plans to expand its reach to other emerging markets worldwide. Freescale technology inside The advanced fuel injection system engineered by ElectroJet is controlled by the Freescale 16-bit S12XE MCU, featuring an integrated XGATE coprocessor. Running at twice the speed of the main CPU, the XGATE coprocessor is engineered to boost system performance by an extra 80 MIPS at peak operation. When combined with the XGATE coprocessor, the S12XE family combines 32-bit level performance with the advantages of 16-bit architecture, such as cost effectiveness, code-size efficiency and excellent electromagnetic compatibility. The S12 MCU family is the most widely adopted 16-bit architecture in the automotive market. Freescale has shipped more than 300 million 16-bit S12 and S12X automotive MCUs, and S12-based devices continue to ship at a rate of more than 100 million units per year. About ElectroJet Inc. ElectroJet is an engineering design firm that specializes in advanced fuel injection system design for motorcycles, ATVs, watercraft and utility engines. Founded in 2003, this privately funded, Michigan-based company exceeds all current US emissions standards and will meet 2010 emissions regulations without exhaust catalysts. www.electrojet.org About Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2007 sales of $5.7 billion (USD). www.freescale.com Freescale Media Contacts: Emilie Salvagio Asia-Pacific Europe, Middle East and AfricaLaurent Massicot India Japan Reader Inquiry Response Freescale and the Freescale logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. 2008 |