BMW create steam hybrid car that uses emissions as power

Post by **117** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 3:33 pm

BMW is unveiling its turbosteamer hybrid engine, which uses the excess heat in the exhaust system and reclaims 80% of it by powering a steam engine that assists the gas engine. Overall, this gives a 15% more efficient engine; and significant additional performance (power and torque) with practically no downside. "This project resolves the apparent contradiction between consumption and emission reductions on one hand, and performance and agility on the other," commented Professor Burkhard G?schel. Are steam engines the future of environmental-friendly hybrid vehicles?

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Post by **fac51** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 6:42 pm

cool idea

vinnieza · Post by **vinnieza** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:47 am

i agree

Post by **fac51** » Fri May 05, 2006 9:57 pm

im confused

Post by **117** » Sat May 06, 2006 8:53 am

Post by **fac51** » Sat May 06, 2006 9:02 am

dont know

Post by **117** » Sat May 06, 2006 9:06 am

sure?

Post by **fac51** » Sat May 06, 2006 9:07 am

yeah cant remember why i was confused which is even more confusing now

Post by **117** » Sat May 06, 2006 9:12 am

i'm confused that you were confused about a 6month-old post that you'd already participated in

Post by **fac51** » Sat May 06, 2006 9:13 am

i know, it's all very confusing so say the least

Eamonn · Post by **Eamonn** » Sat May 06, 2006 7:21 pm

you fart!

Post by **fac51** » Sat May 06, 2006 7:50 pm

Eamonn wrote:you fart!

yes quite often

Eamonn · Post by **Eamonn** » Sat May 06, 2006 7:56 pm

Vlammetje · Post by **Vlammetje** » Sat May 06, 2006 8:23 pm

fac51 wrote:yeah cant remember why i was confused which is even more confusing now

Dun worry Ed, that's just old age