I remember reading about this a few years ago.
If it ever happens, I wonder if you will be able to retrofit an existing engine?
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Hmmm if this has been around for a couple years—then there are likely some problems with the tech that they’re not talking about. One poster above mention carbon degredation over time
Just think, no more ignition coils, HV wires or burnt plugs. However the lasers can still go bad eventually...............
From the article:
Back-up generators and ships’ engines could benefit too. “There is a lot of pressure on the shipping companies to reduce the pollution from their ships,” says Ghosh. “One shipping company we are talking to is interested in retrofitting their existing engines with laser ignition.”