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Abstract Combustion Engine Car

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This example shows an abstract passenger car model having an internal combustion engine.

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Simulation Results

The plots below show the result of acceleration. First the vehicle is standing still with engine idle and brake on. The transmission is in the first gear, and the torque converter is absorbing the engine power. Then the vehicle starts accelerating and the gear shifts to the higher positions as the vehicle continues to accelerate.