Bruce Nunnally Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 By: Matt Kelly GMnext Contributor The HCCI-enabled Saturn Aura Concept vehicle came to California recently, and I just had to have a look. I’ve heard a lot about HCCI, yet really didn’t understand the technology behind it until I spoke with Mattias Alt, HCCI Global Program Manager for GM. HCCI, or homogenous charge compression ignition, ignites fuel and [...] View the full article Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 HCCI, or homogenous charge compression ignition, ignites fuel and air by compressing it in the cylinder using a low temperature flameless release of energy throughout the combustion chamber, instead of a spark as in a gas or diesel engine. This results in all the fuel being burned simultaneously, leading to a 15% fuel savings and less carbon dioxide released, when combined with several additional advanced technologies. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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