06-19-2007, 10:08 PM | #1 | ||
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Axial Vector Engine
I like the way this sounds. It's a brand New Engine design by an American Company: Axial Vector Engine Corporation.
The engine produces big power at low rpms, and low wieght. (just under 100lbs) Here's an excerpt: Btw It's a direct-power engine; No Transmissions!!! Quote:
But could you see this thing in the Volt?!?!?! Or even in a car as is...650 lbs. ft of torque...um, Wow! And Here's a page from the Companies site: Quote:
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06-20-2007, 01:13 AM | #2 |
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I saw this somewhere else. It supposedly has a peak horsepower rating in the 800 range. It would be the wave of the future. Sure it looks different, but more power out of less size, moving parts, weight, and fuel? You have to be stupid not to like this. Granted, it would be weird popping the hood and not seeing anything that looks remotely like we are used to. Also I'm thinking they still have to work out how to mount accessories to it, how to mount it in vehicles(especially for retrofit applications), and how to get the power safely and effectively to the ground.
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06-20-2007, 01:13 AM | #3 |
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Very interesting indeed. I'm gonna go read some more now.
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06-20-2007, 10:01 AM | #4 |
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Strange looking indeed. But, if what all is said is true, these engines will revolutionize cars and travel as we know it. It almost looks to good to be true. I can't wait to see how they are incorperated into cars w/ no more trasmissions, etc. So, does that mean we don't change gears???
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06-20-2007, 01:23 PM | #5 |
I used to be Dragoneye...
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yeah, all the intantaneous torque that electric engines flaunt, but no electricity. I like it, It's small, and there are two 'crankshaft' protrusions, much like an ordinary car. So, retrofitting and accessories shouldn't really be a problem :Thumbsup::Thumbsup::Thumbsup:
They've already got a working generator prototype, that has two magnetic coils on both ends (the two protrusions). which equals double the power output. <===Like I said, if electric is the way to go, could you see this inthe Volt? The only negative thing I've heard is that this company is a little stuck up to say the least, there are drawbacks, like actual functionability in cars that they haven't addressed. The "excerpt" from their site: that's all they say about the engine (nothing on how it works)! I had to go digging to learn about this thing, the site didn't tell you. |
06-20-2007, 01:54 PM | #6 | |
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This engine works much like a turbine, in that it can really only operate at one speed efficiently... They say as much in the video. It's effectively a single speed engine, and at that point, you're better off with a turbine for series-hybrid drivetrains... The one thing that I think may kill this engine is weight and rotating mass... it probably takes a LONG time to accelerate this thing in between different speeds... The central sinusoidal swash-plate that the pistons ride on has to be a crazy-expensive part to make (3D machining with tight tolerances onto VERY hard steel? Yeah...) This idea isn't that new... and I think a small turbine might still be better. I have seen things like this before (using sinusoidal drives to run pistons back and forth)... the sinusoidal machining usually drives costs thru the roof! ~LSx |
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06-20-2007, 04:00 PM | #7 |
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Sure it's neat and new, but I figured as much...the military seems to really like it, though... Personally, I'd stick with a V8 flex-fuel engine, until E-flex drivetrains are more common.
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