Ricardo Ethanol Boost Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine

[av8tor17b]

How about a small 4-cylinder for fuel economy using the same theory and technology? The new 1.4 liter turbo GM Cruze engine, or the 2.0 liter turbo in the currect Buick Regal would be great if they were optimized for ethanol. They are both already is tuboed, so they would just needs some higher compression pistons, and perhaps the software of the Richardo design optimized for ethanol, to make those engines better suited for E85.

[damonknutson]

i wonder what the compression ratio is. i assume it's a bit greater than the average gas engine. and i wonder how it would perform with e98.

[yougot1shot]

Lets hear it RUN!!!

[limited360]

GM 3.6L

[switchgrassfuel]

I would like that engine for a small car.

[mrlovesjesus811]

@switchgrassfuel , I agree with you 100%

[bajabusta]

what engine was this based on?

[mpgomatic]

Good question, Baja ... not sure of the 3.2-liter's roots.

[bajabusta]

oh it's a 3.2? The first CTS had the 3.2 DOHC, wonder if that is the basis?  Seems on no?

[zeal117]

Another great idea using ethanol. I just wish there was more stations with ethanol in better locations for even my current car.

[Nettikturbo]

My Supra craves E85. I too wish there were more stations around.

[4wheeler14]

very interesting. Seems like a good idea

[MattHutzell]

Pretty damn cool! :D