[geeks] electric cars

[Sandwich Maker]

" From: Phil Stracchino <phil.stracchino at speakeasy.net>
" 
" 
" The Napier Deltic was built in 9-cylinder and 18-cylinder models, the
" 18-cylinder version (with 36 pistons) developing up to 3,100BHP from an
" effective swept displacement of 5300 cubic inches in a very compact
" package.  The engine was originally developed for fast patrol boats, and
" saw extensive naval use including the Dark class fast attack craft, the
" Hunt class minesweeper, and the Norwegian Tjeld ("Nasty") class fast
" patrol boat, which was used by the US Navy in Vietnam, mainly for
" covert-ops missions.
" 
" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napier_Deltic

totally cool!  nice flash too.

i read about them years ago when i stumbled upon a book by sir harry
ricardo, summarizing much of his engine r&d from the '20s up to the
'60s, including many oddball sorts such as sleeve valve engines and
the napier deltic.  i was quite pleased to discover his firm had a
hand in our saab 99's powerplant.
http://www.oldengine.org/members/diesel/Misc/Ricardo.htm and
http://www.ricardo.com/
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