Internal Combustion Engines: Theory and Practice

My oft-mentioned colleague, the college professor in Arizona writes:  Craig, I teach a new course in internal combustion engine theory and practice next semester. So give me a heads up on any of your new insights.

Wow, how interesting.  The main thing that I would offer is this (as if it’s new to you):  Because the efficiency of the ICE is so low (~20%) and that of charging and discharging in batteries/motors is so high (>80%), we can replace our planet’s entire fleet of ~ 1 billion cars and trucks with an increase in electrical load of <14%.

I see this as the next major phase in terms of the migration away from fossil fuels in the direction of renewables and efficiency.  First we replace coal in our electricity grids (happening now), then we replace oil in transportation (over the next couple of decades).

If you want me to come out and do a guest lecture, I’ll be happy to do that.