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Originally Posted by ConnClark
Unfortunately an engine that does not allow heat to escape to the cooling system won't pass emissions these days.
Also NOx emission was the main reason for aluminum heads to appear on production cars and not weight savings. Aluminum conducts heat much much better than cast iron.
You just can't win :P
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Nox can be stored in a sold metal state the same way that solid hydrogen tanks can, perhaps Nox production will someday be considered an excellent side effect allowing you to "boost" your car off self produced Nox when you have to hit the go pedal.
Ah well.