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Author Topic: 44 mpg F-150 ...crazy engine  (Read 980 times)
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« on: November 07, 2018, 02:15:20 PM »

https://www.wardsauto.com/engines/achates-opposed-piston-engine-makers-tooling

https://www.motortrend.com/news/at-least-one-automaker-plans-to-produce-an-opposed-piston-engine/

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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2018, 02:40:39 PM »

I wonder if they'll bring it as a gas, diesel, or both?
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« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2018, 03:15:07 PM »

makes you wonder ..is this the "next" big thing
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2018, 05:40:14 PM »

I think it's a great option, and for trucks it will work well. But if you try and put this in a passenger car, they're going to need to find a way to quiet it down.
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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2018, 07:38:01 PM »

I think it's a great option, and for trucks it will work well. But if you try and put this in a passenger car, they're going to need to find a way to quiet it down.

Agreed, it's a bit noisy.

I don't even get 44 mpg on any of my bikes.
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