Cars to be started by lasers instead of spark plugs
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 conditions.
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光ファイバを通じてレーザーを各シリンダーに送って, レンズにこのレーザーを一点に集めて火点しを誘導する方式.
スパークプラグより信頼性あって, 苛酷な環境でもよく作動して, エネルギー消費ももっと少なくて性能も良いと言いますね.
2年内自社の高級車種に採択すると言います.
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