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Mazda has cracked the code for a compression ignition gasoline engine by using a spark plug to start a small pressure wave which controls the timing of a diesel like compression ignition, with similar efficiency and the ability to do lean burn (about 1/2 stoich fuel to air ratio) that supplies a cooler burn and lower emissions before pollution control. The ability to this lean means that the power band close to peak efficiency is much broader. This should be available in a car around the end of next year, and according to the forbes article toyota is...

Milestone for 'green motors' as Toyota's Prius turns 20 | Asia Times



More importantly, how come I've never heard of the Eco Cruiser concept car? It's a Prius wagon!

Prime: 1,496 units
Bolt: 1,177 units
Volt: 713 units

Pretty impressive numbers. I guess range isn't the only motivating factor.

Plug-in electric car sales fall in Jan after year-end surge (update)