New Concept Motor From Ford

[66nova]

Interesting motor. It appears to have potential to compete with Turbo Diesels.

 

Link to the Bobcat

[bigredmariner]

Sounds extremely interesting. Can't wait to see the next stage of the process.

[BuckFeverZ]

One of the comments:

 

Ford...you can't even get spark plugs right...this is far too big of an undertaking.

 

I guess the "new" Ford likes to pay out warranty claims on the junk they build.

 

[unit731]

What happened to Ralph Sarich ?

 

The orbital engine.

 

 

LINK

[P71_CrownVic]

One of the comments:

 

Ford...you can't even get spark plugs right...this is far too big of an undertaking.

 

I guess the "new" Ford likes to pay out warranty claims on the junk they build.

 

 

 

You like that huh?

 

The concept sounds interesting...I just worry about the execution.

 

I think that in the next five years, we are going to see HUGE advancements in ICE engines. One that really interests me is the HCCI engines from GM. A gasoline engine that acts like a diesel...ie: no spark plugs.

 

Linky!

[2007VictoryRed]

Ford looks pretty good.

[P71_CrownVic]

Matthew

 

2007 Silverado, Reg cab, LT1, Victory Red, 5.3, 3.73 Rear end Locking, On Star, Xm, 6 Disc CD Changer, Power folding/Signal Mirriors, 17'' Aluminum Rims, Heavy dudy Transmission, Locking Spare tire, Heavy Duty Trailing, Chrome Exterior Packge, Fog Lamps. Silverado Classic.

Mods- Top Deck, Bed Rug, Bilstein Shocks, Corsa Sport Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Amsoil Oil, BFGoodrich All Terrian T/A's,Viper Alarm 5901, Hid Lights 6000k.

 

Tell me you spelled "duty" that way to be funny...

 

 

BTW...you have any pictures of your 6000K HIDs. I am debating between 5000 and 6000...

[gmchevroletruck]

Being a Chevy fan, I'm hoping that GM will come out with something similar or better. Do we have anything upcoming to be excited about....?? Anyone??

[P71_CrownVic]

Being a Chevy fan, I'm hoping that GM will come out with something similar or better. Do we have anything upcoming to be excited about....?? Anyone??

 

Yeah...three posts above yours...

[C6Racer]

Go GM!!!

[gave20]

The gas stations are going to have to do a lot of upgrading to accommodate E85. It's hard enough just to find diesel.

[Toadz]

The gas stations are going to have to do a lot of upgrading to accommodate E85. It's hard enough just to find diesel.

 

There are more and more E85 stations popping up everyday. In WI/MN there's at least one gas station in each town that has it.

 

What I don't get is why mess around with a dual fuel engine when they could just design an engine to run off of pure ethanol? Cut down on the costs of the engine and instead of messing around with two fuel tanks there's only one. Some people are going to say because E85 stations aren't plentiful yet but you still have to fill up with E85 for this engine to work anyway.

 

This guy is thinking the same thing as me : "The engine will be well received. Lower cost, less weight, and better mileage. Ethanol is a good fuel. I would think the best place for ethanol would be trucking. Ethanol burns more efficient with high compression and turbo engines much like diesel. Fords Bobcat engine could as easily run pure E85 with no regular unleaded. We should be developing pure ethanol engines or better yet hydrous ethanol. The large vehicle market should be fueled upon natural gas and ethanol. This a better mix for the large semi's. Having dual fuel capabilities or triple fuel with diesel. Those commercial fuel stations a good place to set up hydrous ethanol pumps and natural gas.

Posted by: flee | Jun 9, 2009 6:44:00 AM"