[Windflier]

Continuing from the article:

"The Wave Disk Generator uses 60 percent of its fuel for propulsion; standard car engines use just 15 percent. As a result, the generator is 3.5 times more fuel efficient than typical combustion engines.

Researchers estimate the new model could shave almost 1,000 pounds off a car's weight currently taken up by conventional engine systems.

The engine has a rotor that's equipped with wave-like channels that trap and mix oxygen and fuel as the rotor spins. These central inlets are blocked off, building pressure within the chamber, causing a shock wave that ignites the compressed air and fuel to transmit energy.

The Wave Disk Generator uses 60 percent of its fuel for propulsion; standard car engines use just 15 percent. As a result, the generator is 3.5 times more fuel efficient than typical combustion engines.

Researchers estimate the new model could shave almost 1,000 pounds off a car's weight currently taken up by conventional engine systems."

[mnehring]

Cool.

[ken21]

sounds good, but stuff like this disappears

and never makes it to market.

[bajabaja]

So it’s like a diesel engine (no spark plugs) and a turbo somehow combined.

I’d like to see a working model.

[DManA]

Hope this isn’t another Wankel.

[smaug6]

Similar concept to a turbine engine and much cheaper to make probably. If they can produce it cheap then this is huge.

[Squantos]

IMHO Nothing wrong with the modern combustion engine if ya remove the EPA mandated drag anchors errrr pollution control errr.... accessories.

X-Prize an affordable 2 seat commuter ride with nerf like qualities run flat tires and 300hp to the rear wheels that gets 100mpg. Don’t forget a Sat Sirrus / XM FM radio with bluetooth and GPS !

Oh an a bubba mug holder !

[Rudder]

The Wave Disk Generator uses 60 percent of its fuel for propulsion; standard car engines use just 15 percent. As a result, the generator is 3.5 times more fuel efficient than typical combustion engines.

Your turn.

[darkwing104]

Reminds me of Sir Frank Whittle's idea...

[Drango]

Prototype. Let’s repeat that... prototype. PROTOTYPE for the slow people.

[WellyP]

I would guess it wouldn't have much torque as it isn't spinning much of a flywheel. Could be good for a generator but not for direct power.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

This is the first and last time you will ever hear of this engine.

[TYVets]

Hopefully these people have built a better mouse trap.

[RushingWater]

We know how this goes. A secret oil company group will buy this off the developers and the news is leaked that this was just impossible science.

[SeeSac]

Interesting technology but the article goes OTT on trying to sell it.

[Libloather]

Didn't Mazda try that - back in the day?

[stylin19a]

oh great...NOW what do I do with these little green pills ?

[Paradox]

Two words, Tesla Turbine.

[PiperShade]

The Wankel was a major change in the ICE paradigm. Perhaps this “wave engine” is yet another. Lots of things to like about its performance characteristics !! But its a damn long way from production.......And I’m old... >PS

[martin_fierro]

Researchers estimate the new model could shave almost 1,000 pounds off a car's weight currently taken up by conventional engine systems.

Cool. More room for chrome.

[chopperman]

I will remain a doubter if the best they can do is produce a small jpeg and someone who can’t describe it in understandable English.