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If it is more fuel efficient to mechanically inject gasoline into a high compression cylinder, why is it not done?
You are correct, and I apologize for the confusion. The auto-ignition temperature of gasoline is indeed higher than that of diesel [1]. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify and provide a revised ...
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If it is more fuel efficient to mechanically inject gasoline into a high compression cylinder, why is it not done?
First of all, a frame challenge. Saying that it isn't done is just wrong. Fuel economy in gasoline engines implies a big, sophisticated turbocharger installation. It works best with maximum volume, so ...
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If it is more fuel efficient to mechanically inject gasoline into a high compression cylinder, why is it not done?
Gasoline (Petrol) and Diesel are different fuels and perform best in different engines.
Gasoline is best lit by a spark. Its autoignition is too imprecise to be used to start combustion. It would be ...
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