Why Small Engines?
In 2002, Magnesense identified an opportunity in the small engine market. Improved control technologies for the automotive scale could be developed in a less demanding small-engine environment. The simpler context would permit quicker commercialization, yielding payback and providing a stepping stone toward the large automotive market. Simplifications specific to small engines could lead to an affordable solution for a much cleaner, quieter, easier-starting, more powerful and efficient power plant for lawnmowers, small tractors, jet skis, skimobiles, ATVs, generators, and eventually on the smaller scale of leaf blowers, power washers, chain saws, etc. This effort received a boost from an Environmental Protection Agency Phase I SBIR grant, which was completed with reviews ranging from good to excellent. The EPA relationship heightened our awareness of emerging emission standards that will challenge the industry and can be met with Magnesense innovations. We Can Improve Small Engines: •
