OPPOSED PISTON OPPOSED CYLINDER ENGINE

OPPOSED PISTON OPPOSED CYLINDER ENGINE

The basic OPOC engine consists of two cylinders on either side of a crankshaft. Multiple engines, or “modules,” can be used together to boost the fuel efficiency of a vehicle by as much as 45 percent. In addition to the efficiency gains of the engine itself, extra modules can be deactivated when they aren’t needed. Key to the design is an electrically controlled clutch, which disengages a module when necessary. Some modern V8 engines feature cylinder deactivation, but the pistons continue to turn due to their connection to the crankshaft, resulting in what’s known as “parasitic loss