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  1. Metalman

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    #5 Metalman, Jul 2, 2015
    This little guy knows...

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    #3 MCS02, Jul 2, 2015
    I know what it is on the international space station.:D
     
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    #4 ZippyNH, Jul 2, 2015
    Interesting idea....
    But MINI/BMW takes some big risks using new technology before the bugs are fully worked out...
    Carbon issues with the n14 direct injection motors come to mind...

    I wonder if BMW called DAVE-O?
    I hear he like squirting stuff into his motor?! He could give them some tips?!:p
     
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    #6 BlimeyCabrio, Jul 2, 2015
    I strongly suspect it captures condensation from an always-on AC system.
     
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    #2 Nathan, Jul 2, 2015
    I'm rather curious as to what "on-board water recovery" is exactly.
     
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    #7 Dave.0, Jul 2, 2015
    How about they just stick to "trying" to build motors that are not such high maintenance and burn oil.

    Maybe a motor that does not have a recall for 5 year before it is named motor of the year.
     
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    #8 CarlB, Jul 4, 2015
    Paul may be correct about the water source. A additional source could be condensation in the exhaust. I have first hand knowledge that car companies have always been reluctant to use water injection because of the requirement to fill the extra tank.