Here's yet another new engine approach, called the "Massive Yet Tiny " engine.
Snippet: It reportedly has a power to weight ratio 40 times higher than a regular internal combustion engine. A 14-inch, 150-pound MYT would reportedly have the same power as a 32 cylinder diesel engine — putting out 858 horsepower.
So, do you think this has commercial possibilities, or do you think it's just another trip down a dead-end engineering road?
rangner says:
08:09 AM, 04/26/06
air-cooled and no oil sump? it'll never pass emissions. I've watched the video over and over and I can't figure out how the piston stays at the top to meet the other piston--it would have to been really strong to run at such a high compression ratio. I'd be suprised if anything comes of it. Eric
arlok789 says:
12:58 PM, 04/26/06
If it burns as cleanly and completely as they say it does, while actually working as advertised, there is no reason why this won't be the next BIG step in ICE technology. I like it.
carlisimo says:
04:46 PM, 04/26/06
Sport Compact Car had an article with several of these possible engine designs of the future. Their take on this one was that it'll have sealing issues even more difficult to resolve than those of rotary engines... it won't be easy, but good luck!
transpower says:
03:13 PM, 04/29/06
Mechanical efficiency might be better, but not thermal efficiency. I still prefer the Satz Engine, described at www.transpowercorp.com. It promises to obtain 57% overall efficiency!