美国加州的汽车资源公司开发了一种“智能火花塞”(SMARTPLUG),已申请了专利,并由此导致了自动正时催化点火(ACI)技术。ACI可取代常用的火花塞,能提供更完全的燃烧;提高汽车的行驶里程;更高的稀薄燃烧能力;降低废气排放。 SMARTPLUG与传统的火花塞在外观上非常相似。它们均从气缸盖拧入,其头部伸出的电线与点火系统相连。两者之间的相似点仅此而已。 Car Resources, Inc. of California, USA, has developed SMARTPLUG, a patented patent, and has resulted in Automated Timing Catalytic Ignition (ACI) technology. ACI can replace the commonly used spark plugs, can provide more complete combustion; improve the car’s mileage; higher lean burn capacity; reduce emissions. SMARTPLUG is very similar in appearance to a traditional spark plug. They are both screwed in from the cylinder head and the wires extending from their heads are connected to the ignition system. The similarities between the two nothing more.