Breakthrough for Laminova’s intercooler technology

This year’s International Auto Show in Detroit will unveil a breakthrough for Laminova’s new liquid to air intercooler technology. The intercooler (aftercooler) increases the efficiency and power density and can reduce emissions of a turbo or super-charged combustion engine. Similar aftercooler technology can also be used for increased efficiency of a fuel cell. It is GM who will be the first OEM on the market with this unique Laminova design. The Laminova intercooler technology is based upon a patented extruded unique finned aluminum cooling core. This design is very compact, robust and makes it superior for integration of the intercooler in the engines air intake manifold. By doing this the final product gets many benefits, like noise reduction, reduced pressure drop, improved flow characteristics and cost effectiveness. There are three new models from GM that will be introduced. Two models use the new GM global supercharged 4-cylinder Echotech engine, and the third model is the top of the line Supercharged V8 Northstar engine. The supercharged intercooled 4-cylinder Echotech is used in the Saturn Red Line and the new Chevrolet Cobalt SS models. The supercharged intercooled Northstar V8 is introduced in the new Cadillac STS. These vehicles and engines will be on display at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit January 9th-23rd 2005. For more information about the Opcon group and the Laminova technology, please check our website www.opconab.com