Taurozzi's Oto Cycle Engine: A Notable Improvement

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the Taurozzi Oto cycle engine, highlighting its claimed improvements and exploring the viability of internal combustion engines versus electric vehicles. The scope includes technical evaluation, conceptual exploration, and debate regarding future automotive technologies.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the claimed 50% improvement in economy of the Taurozzi engine, suggesting it may be misleading marketing.
  • Concerns are raised regarding the necessity of piston rings for sealing, indicating that combustion gases could undermine the engine's efficiency.
  • There is a viewpoint that the internal combustion engine, including the Taurozzi Motor, is nearing obsolescence in the face of advancing electric vehicle technology.
  • Participants discuss the role of extended range electric vehicles, with one suggesting that these vehicles often rely on internal combustion engines for power generation, thus indicating a hybrid approach.
  • A request is made for clarification on the benefits of the Taurozzi design compared to traditional Otto cycle engines.
  • One participant humorously questions the cost implications of manufacturing the Taurozzi engine components.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the efficacy and future relevance of the Taurozzi Oto cycle engine compared to electric vehicles, with no consensus reached on the claims made about its performance improvements.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully explored the technical specifications or assumptions underlying the claims about the Taurozzi engine's efficiency, nor have they resolved the implications of integrating internal combustion engines with electric vehicle technology.

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Individuals interested in automotive engineering, alternative fuel technologies, and the future of transportation may find this discussion relevant.

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Notable improvement on the Oto cycle engine, invented by Taurozzi in the early 1970s.
 
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The idea is sound, but there must still be rings that seal the piston gap. Those rings are pushed out against the cylinder walls by combustion gasses that get behind them from the cylinder. That seal is still required. The claim of 50% improvement in economy over the regular engine, I am certain, is false marketing.

The internal combustion piston engine is now reaching the end of its domination.
That also includes the Taurozzi Motor.
 
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Baluncore said:
The internal combustion piston engine is now reaching the end of its domination.
That also includes the Taurozzi Motor.
Tell that to the all electric vehicles that constantly need a gas/diesel powered generator trasported by an ICE cargo van or utility truck to recharge as a common roadside assistance. Honestly, the real future of the automobile is in extended range electric vehicles
 
GarlicBread said:
Honestly, the real future of the automobile is in extended range electric vehicles
Like these! :wink:

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genset_trailer

A genset trailer is a range extending device for use with battery electric vehicles consisting of an internal combustion engine and an electric generator (collectively called a genset). They run on traditional fuels such as gasoline or diesel and are sized to provide the continuous power requirements for the vehicle they are used with. Most small to midsized passenger vehicles would require 15 to 20 kW (20 to 27 hp) for unlimited freeway travel using fuel. Larger vehicles could require 30 kW (40 hp) or more of power depending on how heavy or un-aerodynamic they happen to be. This essentially converts an electric vehicle into a series-hybrid.
 
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name three benefits of this design over Oto (Otto cycle) engine please?
 
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I'm not sure how much anyone is willing to pay to machine those LOL
 

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