Couldn't find this in a search, but may be old news...
This is very cool - they turned the Wankel inside-out!
http://liquidpiston.com/
Buy your own development unit for $30k
Non-Wankel rotary engine
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Re: Non-Wankel rotary engine
There was some discussion about this
a couple of years ago but the thread has long since disappeared
a couple of years ago but the thread has long since disappeared
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Re: Non-Wankel rotary engine
It's certainly an interesting one. Given the size and potential power I'd love to make a little off-road buggy with the go-kart sized motor
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Re: Non-Wankel rotary engine
Looks pretty good; no apex,or corner seals to speak of, just side seals and what looks like a proportionately larger combustion chamber compared to the wankel.
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