Value Comparison
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LIM Advantage
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Four-Stroke
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Twice the Torque
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Friction |
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Smaller Block
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Heavier Block |
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Fewer Pistons, Cylinders
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More Pistons, Cylinders |
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Shorter Crankshaft
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Longer Crankshaft |
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No Camshaft
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Expensive Camshaft |
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No Rockers, No Push Rods
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Rockers and Push Rods |
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No Blow by Gases
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Oil Contaminated by Blow by Gases |
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Longer Oil Life
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Frequent Oil Changes Required |
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Less Expensive
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Much More Expensive |
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Much Slower Idle
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Much Faster Idle |
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Lower Fuel Consumption
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Higher Fuel Consumption |
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Power Stroke = 38% of Cycle
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Power Stroke = 19% of Cycle
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Material and Labor to produce a LIM type engine from the foundry forward will be about 40% Less than to produce a comparably powerful conventional four-stroke engine.
- Less Cost
- More Torque
- Higher Power Density
- Lower Fuel Consumption
New technology, ready for the very near future
- Stationary or automotive
- Two Demonstrate Prototypes
- Suitable for stand alone or hybrid design
- Ship, Heavy Truck, Agriculture, General Aviation
- Prototypes available for demonstration on short notice
- Five U.S. Patents, and almost patents almost everywhere else
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