This is true, but if the technology really works and is that much better, then it can be used in other applications than a car, such as the one they have built for a standalone generator. If it really increases fuel efficiency, it would have a significant value in this application as the cost of generating the electricity would be less, a direct measurable effect.
I didn't see any actual comparison data with their generator vs a traditional poppet valve engine for fuel efficiency.
Some of the benefit of smaller engine size and less noise and higher rpm, wouldn't be of value as a generator, only for a car.
There are actually lots of alternative engine designs, and the fact is the traditional piston engine is horrible and its not hard to improve upon it, but they have improved them for decades and its the evil they know.
EVs are going to replace them eventually for cars anyway...
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Originally Posted by Zerohour
Manufacturing a prototype is expensive, developing and and manufacturing an engine is mega-expensive. And with any new combination you not just building an engine, you then need to design around that engine, including accessories, transmission, suspension, chassis. Its far more complex to build a car than most people consider. The technology has to be proven before it can be used, and then needs to be engineered to hell and back to be even a limited quantity vehicle.
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