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Technology Stocks : Advanced Engine Technologies (AENG) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: PHG who wrote (523)	6/4/1998 11:29:00 PM
From: cornbread	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3383

I have been reading this thread since AENG was trading at 5-1/8. While the discussions are informative and entertaining, I would like to change the focus back on the engine. I feel that one major point of the OX2 has been neglected in this thread. The point being Production Cost. Having 20 plus years in manufacturing / machine tool / automotive I know what it takes to produce a conventional engine. We can debate the performance of the engine all we want , but the simple truth is that this engine has dramatically reduced the number of components, moving and non moving. Fewer parts = reduced production cost = reduced machining processes = reduced handling = reduced assembly = huge cost savings for companies that employ the OX2 technology. It is my opinion that the cost to produce the OX2 will be a small fraction of the cost of producing a conventional engine. It only makes sense that, once the engine is proven (& that is just a matter of time), companies will want to use this technology because it is PROFITABLE to do so. Let me reiterate, the production cost savings are enough in them self to make the OX2 a commercial success. Any favorable performance reports will be like throwing gasoline on a fire. Some of the previous postings have expressed concerns regarding lubrication and wear. I do not see lubrication and wear as problems . It is easy to use induction heating, to surface harden those components that are in contact with each other. The surface areas in a CVJ ( constant velocity joint / drive shaft ) are hardened using this technique. The technology is out there to produce a viable, reliable and cost effective motor. I know that Japanese auto-makers are investing time and money to reduce the number of components used in their conventional engines for the reasons mentioned above. Hopefully, American manufactures will beat Japan to the punch !!! Given the recent nature of this thread I feel like I should be insulting someone. No closing insults just "Live long and prosper"!!!