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So, I purchased some time and downloaded a ton of small PDFs last night. I've been reading through them and am blown away with the level of technology they are putting into these engines. Here are a few things:
- low friction coating on piston skirts
- smart charging (low voltage on acceleration, high voltage on deceleration, - uses current and temperature sensors on the battery)
- variable vane turbocharger
- hollow camshafts for reduced weight (and used for oiling)
There is more but I can't remember it all. Overall, very cool.
I was also able to download some of the 2008 specs. This uses a redesigned engine which is much more complex IMO. It uses electronics in a lot of areas where vacuum controlled things before. So, it sounds like the older engine will be easier to work with.
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