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Article Source: Discovery.comJapanese researchers have created an automotive laser system to replace spark plugs.
Tiny ceramic lasers ignite the air and fuel mixture with concentrated optical energy.
The durable laser system has the potential to improve fuel efficiency and engine performance.
"If you want save gasoline, cut CO2 and [emissions] with more power, new ignition should be required,"
This is long overdue. Goodbye and good riddance OPEC!
#1 - Tue May 3, 2011 8:12 AM EDTI know it was the article headline, but the car would hardly be powered by lasers. The laser would simply be the ignition source to replace traditional spark plugs resulting in a slightly improved fuel efficiency. It's a cool new innovation, but not a game changer.
Linked below that article was another one from late last year from Discovery about a gas-turbine/electric hybrid from Jaguar which probably has the potential to provide a much greater jump in efficiency than a new ignition source, since turbine engines can run at efficiencies much higher than typical piston engines.
http://news.discovery.com/tech/jaguar-turbine-engine-electric-101210.html
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