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ArcticMyst Security by Avery

Laser ignition in cars

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Slashdot just published this article in today's digest: apparrently, Ford and GSI are looking to lasers as an alternative to spark plugs. The article, as well as the references, remain vague on the technical bits, understandably, but what I read indicates they will be using NIR, and possibly diode-in-a-plug, or fiber optics, which is more difficult for now.

Here's the article for anyone interested: Slashdot | Laser Ignition May Replace the Spark Plug
 





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So he has...
Looks like I'm a bit out of the loop still. I've been on vacation, and didn't see this post when I logged in last time. must have been buried under all the traffic...
Sorry about the double-post.
 




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