September 2005
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., (NASDAQ: NSANY) Stanford University
and Physical Science Inc. (PSI), have developed a technology to measure in-cylinder gas temperature. The new technology is
considered a breakthrough in the analysis gas consumption during real-time engine operation. Previous technologies, which
have required engine modifications, have been limited in this regard. With the new measurement technology the development
of new engines for improved fuel economy and lower emissions is expected to occur at a much faster pace.
PSI’s role in the project has been the development
of a laser device, Stanford created the basic concept and Nissan’s part was the optical design of the temperature probe.
Results of the study are to be published by the Institute
of Physics and the Optical Society of America in 2006. The Society of Automotive Engineers International will also publish
the results.
