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ICE technology -- what were they thinking?

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Jan 17, 2010.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Green Car Congress: Scuderi Group to Present Preliminary Results on Air-Hybrid Study and Update on Scuderi Engine Prototype Testing at Washington Auto Show

    Then you read the details and begin to wonder, what were they thinking! "75:1" compression ratio ... "50:1" power side ... "200 bar" tank pressure.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #1 bwilson4web, Jan 17, 2010
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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    75:1???
    Formula 1 racing engines have compression ratios of, what... 15:1?
     
    #2 DavidA, Jan 17, 2010
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    if you look at the web site of the engine it hold a little more promise when it explains what there doing a little better... All I can say is hope it works... we need to squeeze every last drop out gasoline while it's still here
     
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    Interesting design.

    They used pretty innovative ways of solving technical problems.

    SWRI is a top notch facility.

    Company management seems pretty experienced.

    Maybe they are onto something.:unsure:
     
    #4 Winston, Jan 19, 2010
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    Or maybe they are Otto something. ;)
     
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    Seems like a great concept - the advantages of regen braking without the weight of a battery and secondary motor. They might even be able to make it a plug-in by using an external compressor to fill the tank.
     
    #6 Tom183, Jan 19, 2010
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