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Old 04-25-2010, 02:30 AM
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Default Lasers to replace spark plugs?

Something that you would think is straight out of the pages of a science fiction novel, the University of Liverpool (in jolly ol’ England) is working with Ford Motor Company to replace the dependable and ubiquitous spark plug.Why replace something that has given well over 150 years of service? Well, why not? After all, sometimes [...]

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wow, thats some sick **** there!!!
 
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I think there will be some more developments on their way.
Beru is working on glow plugs with integrated pressure sensor. That means combustion can be controlled independently per cylinder. No more single overheated cyinders.
 
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