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Old 07-09-2009, 02:51 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Maybe somebody wasn't to far off the mark. Check this link GM HCCI engine can operate at idle.

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HCCI engines=Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition, (H mm... )you decide?
Welcome to EM! I've been waiting for the HCCI to get past the R&D stage. A gasser with the MPG of a diesel would be great :

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The beauty of HCCI is the potential to improve fuel consumption to almost diesel levels without the expensive after treatment systems. HCCI engines can also operate on conventional gasoline or even ethanol.
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