New energy conversion principle may double efficiency of today's engines

Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 13:20 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists have discovered a new compressive combustion principle that can yield engines with the ultimate level of efficiency. With a thermal efficiency of 60% or more in applications including automobiles, power generation, and aircraft, will their low fuel consumption be superior to that of HV vehicles?

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