wackbards

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kinda cool. 2 hp/lb sounds nice:

X Mini Gasoline Engine | LiquidPiston

shuiend

iTrader: (24)

If you watch the final video on their page, it runs on what looks like a MS3x.

wackbards

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Awesome

Braineack

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they should have used an EVO ecu.

codrus

It's like an inside-out Wankel.

--Ian

240_to_miata

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I have been following this company for a few years. They are local to me, so when I was changing careers a yr ago I looked at applying, but went for something with a little more stability. At this stage the company is mostly academic. Run by a few geniuses and highly funded by VC's. Seems like they do a lot of really cool work though. I am curious to see where they will be in a few more years.

Joe Perez

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Bitterly reminiscing about how their engine could have revolutionized the world if only [something].

Not hating, just statistics.

codrus

Most likely. It takes a truly revolutionary change to overturn the staggering amount of money that's been invested in refining 4-stroke piston engine technology.

--Ian

Joe Perez

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Not to mention the fact that the 21st century isn't a great time to be developing new ways to burn fossil fuels, insofar as gathering grant money, venture capital, tax breaks and political support are concerned.

wackbards

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I got the impression they got DARPA funds to develop a diesel generator. You never know with some explicit military requirements. I'm just happy to see dev monies go into rotary. Probably down the drain, but what the heck.

mgeoffriau

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Would you say their future seemed wobbly?

Joe Perez

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Your joke is bad, and you should feel bad.

dr_boone

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This engine is 1/3rd the HP of my current model airplane engines my 120cc twin is 6.38 pounds and 12 HP they have a long way to go.

G3ML1NGZ

damn I laughed at that one!