Laser spark plugs of the future

[ZR1Vette09]

Lasers to Replace Spark Plugs in Combustion Engines - Loudoun News

Very cool read

 

[sdavis11b]

That is awesome. Figures the Japanese(Toyota) would be the first with vehicles to have them...

 

[Abrasive]

Probably malfunction and cut your car in half. LOL

 

[SilvaMan61]

thats awesome, sounds like they could be better across the board.

 

[EJOUIE]

 

[ZR1Vette09]

Yeah, imagine that much more complete of a burn with it being able to shoot down into the cylinder rather than just at the top.

 

[FordMan77]

Ford was developing this as well back in July 09. Not sure where it ended up though. Interesting read.

 

[real diehl]

My spark plugs seem to work fine. They're made of copper...crazy huh?

 

[TheOtherNick]

Toyotas going to be flying down the high way outa control cuttin **** in half with their lazers.

 

[real diehl]

Toyotas going to be flying down the high way outa control cuttin **** in half with their lazers.

I... Can't... ****ING STOP THIS PRIUS!!!