Well, so much for scientific research in Antarctica…it’s about to be a war zone.

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    Then your original comment is still wrong, because diesel engines are significantly more thermally efficient than 25%. Even modern gas engines tend to beat your 25% claim.

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      I guess we’re not on the same page on what a four-stroke engine is, as only one “stroke” of four is doing actual mechanical work.

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        No, we’re on the same page you just haven’t read enough of it. The very article you linked says Otto engines can reach 30% efficiency. It also touches on other 4-stroke engine cycles.