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No_Axe,
Here is some info from our government, :-D

Only about 15% of the energy in the fuel you put in your gas tank gets used to move your car down the road or run useful accessories like air conditioning or power steering. The rest of the energy is lost.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/atv.shtml

The direct-injection stratified charge engine attempts to incorporate many of the high efficiency features of a diesel into a spark-ignited gasoline engine. Spark-ignition gasoline engines' efficiency is hampered by the fact that engine speed is controlled by "throttling". To slow the engine down, the flow of air into it is restricted, increasing the amount of energy wasted pumping air. The DISC reduces engine speed by decreasing the amount of fuel injected per engine cycle, so throttling inefficiencies are avoided.

To avoid throttling losses, the DISC engine must be able to run "lean" (less fuel per volume of air than a conventional engine). In addition to reducing pumping losses, running lean brings a variety of efficiency advantages, including the ability to increase compression while avoiding engine knocking. Though still not as energy efficient as the diesel, DISC engines with advanced valve controls, high compression and other features offer 15-20% higher fuel economy than typical gasoline engines.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/DISC_tech.shtml

In the late fifty's the US Air Force developed the stratified charge combustion system and indeed it was installed on a Chevy Impalla. Popular Science did an article on it. Worked as advertised. The technology sat unused until we sold it to the Honda Moter Co. in Japan. They incorperated it into their Civic line of automobiles.

There is a serious need to cut the cord to forign oil, In the meantime, maybe we should be looking at alternatives, ya think?

Posted by: NoDogs   Posted on: 12/16/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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