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Christ · 06-21-2009, 03:31 AM

Anyone seen these?

SmartPlugs.com - Home Page (Flash)
Smart Plugs, Smart Plug by kNew Corporation
The SmartPlug™Catalytic Ignition System

Basically, it's a catalyst that auto-ignites fuel under heat/pressure, is compatible with many fuels, initially works like a glow plug, then stays "lit" while under load with no electrical requirement... It's supposed to be a replacement for your complete ignition system, and allow "Hyper-Lean Burn" which apparently is burning lean enough to not have NOx emissions. This, I gotta see.

The purchase link in the "store" is down, as they're "gearing up for higher production" at the moment.

US Patent No: (Can't find it yet.)

06-21-2009, 03:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Christ Moderate your Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Troy, Pa. Posts: 8,919 Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi 90 day: 45.22 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 430 Times in 353 Posts	Haven't seen this one around... "Smart Plugs" Anyone seen these? SmartPlugs.com - Home Page (Flash) Smart Plugs, Smart Plug by kNew Corporation The SmartPlug™Catalytic Ignition System Basically, it's a catalyst that auto-ignites fuel under heat/pressure, is compatible with many fuels, initially works like a glow plug, then stays "lit" while under load with no electrical requirement... It's supposed to be a replacement for your complete ignition system, and allow "Hyper-Lean Burn" which apparently is burning lean enough to not have NOx emissions. This, I gotta see. The purchase link in the "store" is down, as they're "gearing up for higher production" at the moment. US Patent No: (Can't find it yet.) __________________ "¿ʞɐǝɹɟ ɐ ǝɹ,noʎ uǝɥʍ 'ʇı ʇ,usı 'ʎlǝuol s,ʇı"