[IP] Variable Displacement Engines Make a Comeback - Good Timing

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

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From: Jim Zellmer <zellmer@virtualproperties.com>
Date: September 3, 2004 4:28:26 PM EDT
To: dave@farber.net
Subject: Variable Displacement Engines Make a Comeback - Good Timing

Hi Dave:

I find technology fascinating, as this example shows:

http://www.zmetro.com/archives/000692.php

Honda's new 2005 Odyssey Minivan features a variable displacement V-6
(some of the cylinders are turned off at cruise, saving fuel).  This is
not a new idea, but perhaps timing, technology (more advanced computers
and software) and the right organization will make it work.  GM tried in
the early 1980's, to their credit.

These type of refinements should save quite a bit of gas over time - if
they are widely adopted.

Best wishes -

Jim

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