Here's an interesting article about a technology development from the UK. A 27% reduction in fuel consumption is respectable.
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2stroke/4stroke hybrid engine increases performance by 27%
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"Four strokes are most efficient at full throttle; with two strokes, it's the opposite,"
"...traditional two-stroke engines require oil to be mixed in with the fuel, and therefore produce higher emissions."
I always thought two strokes were better at speed and the emissions were from the excess intake scavenging fuel right out the exhaust. But what do I know? This came from an MIT publication. Must be right...
Chris
"...traditional two-stroke engines require oil to be mixed in with the fuel, and therefore produce higher emissions."
I always thought two strokes were better at speed and the emissions were from the excess intake scavenging fuel right out the exhaust. But what do I know? This came from an MIT publication. Must be right...
Chris
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