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Old 07-11-2013, 01:32 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by smokey442 View Post
Convert it to run as a homogenous charge compression ignition engine. No more need for turbocharger and near zero nitric oxide and hydrocarbon production when done correctly.
Good info Smokey and from what I have read thus far they are doing a lot of research into this possibility. The only issue they need to sort out is controlling it better once that is figured out they will have a very real and easily implemented way of increasing efficiency to over 50%.

Here is a good article that talks about it more in depth = Diesel used as gasoline 'spark plug' improves economy and emissions

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