Lightning Bolt Ignition : 10% Mileage Gain!!
Conventional spark plugs struggle to fire lean intake charges that are laced with heavy doses of exhaust gas. To prevent misfiring, Mercedes-Benz uses several sparks per combustion cycle
in its new high-compression 3.5-liter V-6.
An alternative approach under development by Federal-Mogul is an Advanced Corona Ignition System, which sprays several ion streams into the combustion chamber like a miniature lightning storm. This high-frequency system occupies the same space as a conventional coil-and-plug ignition and has demonstrated a 10-percent mileage gain. Since this eliminates electrode arcing, which shortens the life of conventional plugs, ignition-system longevity should be improved.
No comments: