I think it's been more like 20 years, at least. Sort of like the fuel cells we've all been waiting for and won't see for another decade at least. I think there are some uses of ceramics, however, in turbos.
On Thu, Aug 22, 2002 at 07:34:44AM -0700, Doktor Tim wrote: > I first heard of this tech more than 10 years ago. The have been > researching this for a long time. There must be some issues very difficult > to overcome as it has not resulted as yet in any widespread commercial > viability for daily drivers. It sure sounds good but I'm not holding my > breath. > > At 06:36 AM 08/22/2002, you wrote: > > there was a blurb about ceramic engines which prompted me to do a > >web search on the subject. > > > >WOW! -- Harmon Seaver CyberShamanix http://www.cybershamanix.com |
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