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All-in-1 Car Engines

Bill Gates Patents Electromagnetic Hybrid Engine

— April 15, 2009 — Autos
Look out, Microsoft Founder Bill Gates is on the move! He recently patented a new type of technology that is not computer or software related. Still in its infant stage, the electromagnetic combustion engine is designed to be a power generator. This engine has nothing to do with searching the internet.

Unlike conventional hybrid engines which require separate electric motors and fossil fueled engines to work together, this unique all-in-one invention could be much more adaptive than today's hybrids.

Implications - The engine is incredibly versatile, capable of many different feats. It "May be configured to convert mechanical energy of the first piston to the electrical energy during a power stroke, and to drive the first piston," says the press release.

With those kind of technological advances, it should be no surprise that Bill Gates has his hands in this one.
Trend Themes
1. Electromagnetic Combustion Engines - Bill Gates' patent on this unique all-in-one engine could potentially lead to disruption in the automotive industry as it eliminates the need for separate electric motors and fossil fueled engines.
2. Versatile Engines - The versatility of this newly patented technology could lead to disruption in power generation and other industries involving mechanical energy conversion.
3. Adaptive Hybrid Engines - The all-in-one feature of this new technology could lead to disruption in the hybrid engine industry as it eliminates the need for separate components working together and may be much more adaptable than current hybrids.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The all-in-one feature of this newly patented engine technology could disrupt the automotive industry as it eliminates the need for separate electric motors and fossil fueled engines.
2. Power Generation - The versatility of this newly patented technology could disrupt the power generation industry as it is capable of converting mechanical energy to electrical energy.
3. Mechanical Energy Conversion - Industries involving mechanical energy conversion may be disrupted by the versatility of this new technology and its potential to be reconfigured for various power and energy applications.
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