The article outlines the basic concepts of thermodynamic improvement of technical facilities for automobile transport. Reviewed the cycles of Rankin, Stirling, Edwards as the most applicable for the use of alternative energy sources.
Carnot cycle, thermal efficiency, reference cycle, piston power plants, road transport
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