New laser system for fuel ignition may lead to reduced auto emissions, greater fuel efficiency
Green Car Congress
APRIL 20, 2011
Laser ignition promises less pollution and greater fuel efficiency, but making small, powerful lasers has proven difficult. Spark plugs can ignite leaner fuel mixtures, but only by increasing spark energy. Conventional spark plugs sit on top of the cylinder and only ignite the air-fuel mixture close to them.
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