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MetroMPG · 06-14-2008, 10:49 PM

I like the idea of inert gas injection. You could do the same thing with EGR too. The trick is knowing at what proportion you're going to start adversely affecting combustion and making things worse!

You're right that higher altitudes should be better for fuel economy. Less aero drag too.

06-14-2008, 10:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
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