[DeTomaso] NPC: no more cams

[bill gaino]

Next thing you know they dont have valves any more!   http://www.coatesengine.com/   Bill 1362


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-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry <Larry at OhioTimeCorp.com>
>Sent: Aug 9, 2016 12:58 PM
>To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC: no more cams
>
>   Chinese carmaker [1]Qoros has joined [2]Koenigsegg in demonstrating
>   a [3]camless engine. Rather than using a traditional camshaft to
>   control an engine's valves, the QamFree motor uses
>   electro-hydraulic-pneumatic actuators to provide precise control over
>   each valve for more power and a 12 to 17 percent improvement in fuel
>   economy.
>
>   .
>
>   .
>
>   .
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>   .                                 [4]FreeValve's clever actuators
>
>   In most engines the camshaft's rotating lobes push rockers that open
>   the valves and allow valve springs to shut them. Unfortunately, this
>   process involves a stage where the valves are partially open or shut,
>   which means the system isn't always operating at ideal efficiency.
>
>   Rather than continuing to use this technology, which Koenigsegg likens
>   to "playing a piano with a both hands tied to the opposite ends of a
>   broomstick," the QamFree engine allows far greater control over the
>   engine's intake and exhaust valves thanks to
>   electro-hydraulic-pneumatic actuators.
>
>                   [5][cid:image002.jpg at 01D1F23D.B7EFD4D0]
>
>   The engine has been developed in conjunction with FreeValve AB, one of
>   Koenigsegg's sister companies. According to FreeValve, the technology
>   reduces fuel consumption by 12 to 17 percent when compared to a modern,
>   direct injection engine with variable cams.
>
>   Qoros also says the QamFree engine allows the company to eke more power
>   from a more compact package, which should mean punchy performance from
>   engines that meet the ever-tightening Euro and Beijing emissions
>   standards.
>
>   Unfortunately, there's no mention of a release or production date for
>   the engine, although Qoros does loosely suggest we might see it in
>   future models. Currently, the engine remains a concept.
>
>   Larry (cams are so yesterday) - Cleveland
>
>References
>
>   1. http://newatlas.com/qoros-2-plug-in-hybrid-suv/37162/
>   2. http://newatlas.com/koenigsegg-regera-geneva/36376/
>   3. http://newatlas.com/camless-combustion-engine-cargine-engineering/12200/
>   4. http://newatlas.com/qoros-qamfree-camless-engine/43045/pictures?thumb=true#picture5
>   5. http://newatlas.com/qoros-qamfree-camless-engine/43045/pictures?thumb=true#picture6