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A Normally Aspirated Spark Initiated Combustion System Capable of High Load, High Efficiency and Near Zero NOx Emissions in a Modern Vehicle Powertrain

Journal Article
2010-01-2196
ISSN: 1946-3936, e-ISSN: 1946-3944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2010-01-2196
Published October 25, 2010 by SAE International in United States
A Normally Aspirated Spark Initiated Combustion System Capable of High Load, High Efficiency and Near Zero NOx Emissions in a Modern Vehicle Powertrain
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Citation: Attard, W. and Parsons, P., "A Normally Aspirated Spark Initiated Combustion System Capable of High Load, High Efficiency and Near Zero NOx Emissions in a Modern Vehicle Powertrain," SAE Int. J. Engines 3(2):269-287, 2010, https://doi.org/10.4271/2010-01-2196.
Language: English

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