- Arthur D. Little 5 to 15 pecent fuel economy improvement
- Chrysler Smoother engine performance and lower emissions
- Ford 35 degree lower temperature cold starts on alchohol fuel
- SMP/Siemens EPA test results: 51% lower CO and 11% lower HC
- BMW/Volkswagen Smoother engine performance, lower emissions, leaner cold starts, smooth transients
- Magneti Marelli 100% misfire detection and leaner engine performance
- Fiat Cold temperature start abilityand combustion feedback
- Mercedes-Benz Maximum power and knock detection by ionization
- Volkswagen Better fuel economy, diesel combustion feedback
The SmartFire system is currently being evaluated by many OEM manufacturers.
SmartFire prototype system installed on 1998 BMW 740iL
The SmartFire technology has been demonstrated to many car companies around the world with dramatic benefits in both combustion and combustion feedback. The technology is ready for commercialization, and we are looking for an automotive-coil partner at this time to build the coils for a specific customer that would like to begin a development program as soon as a qualified supplier is committed to the program.
The SmartFire system has the capability of providing a plasma spark that delivers better combustion and results in better fuel economy, lower emissions and more horsepower. The technology has proven 100 % Misfire detection to meet the OBDII regulatory requirements on any number of cylinders in an engine. The Knock Detection capability has been proven and validated on a number of engines and allows this technology to provide a benefit that goes beyond all other ignition systems today.
The SmartFire system's ability to provide both low and high energy within the same cycle is the ultimate value of this ignition system. It provides a low energy spark, then senses for a misfire and if a misfire is ensuing, the system can fire a second time with high energy within the same cycle to maximize the probability of eliminating the misfire from happening. This technology will provide lower emission over the life of the engine while providing a 160 000 km (100 000 mile) spark plug life, 10—15% improvement in cold start HC emissions as well as better start ability at cold temperatures.
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