Quote:
Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23
considering that it would be working with direct injection (like that of the V6 camaro), preignition wouldnt be that big of an issue as you wouldnt be injecting the fuel until right up until the point of ignition anyway. that added in with the exhaust gas that stays in the cylinder with this design would minimize the chance of preignition. to an extent, its the same way the V6 currently operates only without a spark plug to ignite the combustion mixture.
HCCI technology is old so to speak, but you dont see it in operation today (outside of diesels).
to further the discussion on "future" technologies... how bout GM's BAS system?
http://www.hybridcars.com/types-syst...-starters.html
another "old" technology, that is just barely starting to make its way into the mainstream automotive design. |
HCCI + BAS...mmmmmmmm
Quote:
Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28
Now with the new cruise matching the VW diesel MPG on the highway [42MPG for both cars] you have to wonder if that’s the end of diesel in passenger cars. No real point if they don’t get allot better mileage with the fuel costing $1.50+ more per gallon.
|
I recall an article reporting on the real possibility of bringing a diesel Cruze to the states. I think it was something like 45+ hwy...