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Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:17 pm Post subject: Cars to be started by lasers instead of spark plugs |
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Scientists at Liverpool University and engineers at car giants Ford have developed a new ignition system which uses focused beams of laser light to ignite the fuel. The researchers claim the technology is more reliable and efficient than current spark plug technology and will enable cars to start more easily in cold and damp con...read more |
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