BMW Patents Pre-Chamber Combustion in Gasoline Engines
BMW Revives Old Technology
Patent Summary
BMW has filed a patent for a new gasoline engine technology that utilizes pre-chamber combustion. This concept was once popular in diesel engines of the 1980s and aims to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
BMW's Development Strategy
BMW's research and development efforts will allocate a significant portion of its budget, approximately 60 billion euros, towards the advancement of conventional combustion engines. This move underscores BMW's commitment to the ongoing optimization of internal combustion technology.
BMW Executive Statement
BMW's development chief Frank Weber has reaffirmed the company's stance on the continued development of combustion engines, despite the industry's shift towards electric vehicles.
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