TPS Wins DoE SBIR Phase IIB Grant for Development of a Low-Energy Nanosecond Pulsed Ignition System Enabling High-Efficiency Dilute Gasoline Combustion

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Transient Plasma Systems, based in Torrance, CA was awarded a SBIR Phase IIB grant for “Development of a “sparkless” ignition system for high-efficiency dilute gasoline and natural gas engines. This grant comes on the heels of a successful completion of Phase II grant work that focused on developing a platform for avoiding spark breakdown, which will now be used to demonstrate improved spark plug lifetime.

More information on the grants can be found at:

https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-announces-121-million-small-business-research-and-development-grants

https://science.osti.gov/sbir/Awards