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BMW turns to steam to boost power, improve fuel economy

1. Radiator/ low temperature condenser2. Pump3. Steam generator4. Steam generator/ high temperature condenser5. Superheater6. Steam generator/ low temperature condenser7. Low temperature expander8. High temperature expander
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By:
Felix Bauer
February 13, 2006 05:00 AM

MUNICH, Germany -- BMW is applying steam-engine technology in an auxiliary drive that the automaker says can boost both power and fuel efficiency in ordinary piston-driven cars.

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