21st Century Technology

[Autotech]

Laser Spark plugs

http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/04/24...d-replace-spark-plugs-under-your-hood/?hpt=T2

 

[j_martin]

Re: 21st Century Technology

Laser Spark plugs

http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/04/24...d-replace-spark-plugs-under-your-hood/?hpt=T2

A classic example if inappropriate technology, or how to complicate the simple.

Classic mis-information in the article to boot. For instance, a spark plug only fires once. There are engines that fire them many times. E-tec fires the plug multiple times and sprays the fuel through the spark.

Maybe we should increase compression to the point that when the fuel is sprayed in it ignites spontaneously. Oh wait, that was invented about a century ago.

Put it in the cubby hole with the microwave water heater.

 

[ajgraz]

Re: 21st Century Technology

I gotta agree, sounds like a very expensive "fix" to a non-existent problem. Typical academia.

Now, solenoid-actuated valves, that I would like to see before all the dino juice runs out!