New Engine

Gas Man · 04-09-2011, 09:19 AM

Not from motor city but at least the great american high five state...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42460541...ce-innovation/

I just wish there was a video of it running. Still a super cool idea and thinking way way out of the box.

Oh and I wish we had a translator for the instuctor.

Avatard · 04-09-2011, 11:11 AM

Hmmm.

A happy day for environmentalists, and a sad day for fans of the sound of a good V8, I guess.

defector · 04-09-2011, 11:15 AM

Hmm. Reminds me of both a Wankel and a torque converter at the same time.

Trip · 04-09-2011, 11:15 AM

Is there even a prototype or is this all conceptual? I can't see the video.

Papa_Complex · 04-09-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Is there even a prototype or is this all conceptual? I can't see the video.

"Last week, the prototype was presented to the energy division of the Advanced Research Projects Agency, which is backing the Michigan State University Engine Research Laboratory with $2.5 million in funding."

Except they didn't show a working model, at any point in the video.

Dave · 04-09-2011, 01:26 PM

Where do they keep coming up with this 15% malarkey? A twenties model a?

pauldun170 · 04-09-2011, 02:06 PM

The oil consumption is going to be epic

goof2 · 04-09-2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Where do they keep coming up with this 15% malarkey? A twenties model a?

Yeah, I thought modern IC engines were in the 30-35% range.

Rangerscott · 04-09-2011, 09:44 PM

Another engine that wont see the light of day.

Phenix_Rider · 04-09-2011, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Another engine that wont see the light of day.

Another brilliant idea that turns out to be crap when you scale it up to a useful size... Like a Sterling engine.

More than anything else, this thing reminds me of a sliver from a gas turbine. Except it's missing a half dozen components that would make it actually function. (Sorry, a "jet" engine)

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	New Engine Not from motor city but at least the great american high five state... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42460541...ce-innovation/ I just wish there was a video of it running. Still a super cool idea and thinking way way out of the box. Oh and I wish we had a translator for the instuctor. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Hmmm. A happy day for environmentalists, and a sad day for fans of the sound of a good V8, I guess. __________________ Insert free thought here.

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defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Hmm. Reminds me of both a Wankel and a torque converter at the same time. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

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04-09-2011, 11:15 AM	#4
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Is there even a prototype or is this all conceptual? I can't see the video.

04-09-2011, 01:26 PM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Where do they keep coming up with this 15% malarkey? A twenties model a?

04-09-2011, 09:44 PM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Another engine that wont see the light of day.