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To: Daddy who wrote (4855)	4/12/2003 11:32:35 AM
From: James W. Bradsh	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4908

It is my understanding that nothing is yet in the bag. GM has not (as far as we know) committed to using OE's low pressure fuel injection system, although they have hinted of the possibility on some models to come. Any announcement is likely to be a "shot out of the blue." Believe Delphi would be the supplier, if and whenever it may be made available, since Delphi has a license with OE. If a limited number of 2005 models were made available (probably at a premium option) it could be the start of bigger things to come. Do not believe OCP will become a standard feature as the OEM's will never provide an add-on freebee, they will have to make an extra profit on the feature. Now, if the system can be developed to provide at least 25% to 30% or more fuel savings and meet future environmental laws as well, it may be widely adapted. At current indicated 10% fuel savings, there is not much of an incentive and current environmental laws still give several years to drastically cut emissions. So urgent action by OEM's does not seem to be in the cards. Just my present thoughts and opinion.... subject to change with developing events. The future is "fuzzy".