ALFADAN UPDATE - Interview with CEO: Patents, Bourke engine, ICE future and more
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- Опубликовано: 29 май 2024
- www.startengine.com/alfadan
00:00 Intro
00:51 Question 1
How did you come with the ALFADAN inline four? Is there a story behind it?
06:09 Question 2
A lot of people pasted Patent US10378578B1 into the comments section. I remember that when we spoke on the phone you told me this isn't what's inside your engine so can you tell us a bit more about that?
09:36 Question 3
A few people asked for you to publicly reveal the Mahle reports. Any comments on that?
12:41 Question 4
A lot of people also commented that the internal combustion engine is dead and making investments in it is pointless. Electricity is the future. What do you think about this?
15:45 Question 5
Why boats? Why not cars, motorcycles or planes?
19:55 Question 6
You've been mentioning MAHLE a lot. Can you tell us more about their role in the project and what they bring to the table?
24:04 Question 7
Can you tell us more about ALFADAN prototypes
35:06 Question 8
What's the time-frame? When can we expect to actually see the ALFADAN engine?
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Every day is a school day!!!
He said he learned more in Mahle working in his project than in his life learning about engines... Well, I learned more in those 40 minutes than anywhere else about launching a product and other stuff than I never thought... I love this project and I'll have my eye on it.
This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
This was great really enjoyable. Just hearing someone intelligent speak uninterrupted is such a change from the loud & talentless who usually draw admiration in this world
Yeah... people like this are getting rarer and rarer, when I'm at work and everybody is going in all directions like headless chickens sometimes I wonder if I'm the crazy one, but watching things like this make me remember how stuff is supposed to get done..
Well said, true words.
Lol, wut? He tells us that the issue with rotary engines is the apex seal, confuses energy with power, and then uses his very own ALPHADAN(R) MATHEMATICS(R) to prove, with some numbers he pulls of his hat, that a boat would require "20l-25k pounds of batteries"? Well, you can use ALPHADAN(R) MATHEMATICS(R) yourself to prove that, actually, the required battery pack would have less mass that his 600 gallons of fuel, and also be much more compact. This works only with ALPHADAN(R) MATHEMATICS(R), of course. Fun fact: he could have proven himself right if he hadn't just invented his own sort of mathematics but just used real standard everyday mathematics.
I couldn't agree more. No interruptions or arguments or hyperbole. It's good to hear entire ideas explained thoroughly!
@@mikejohnson5900 what ideas specifically? He said nothing at all. Just bla bla
Thanks for bringing this interview to the people that appreciate what this actually means.
What it means is they are conning people out of their money. This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
This guy sounds really brilliant to me, because he was not afraid to surround himself with people smarter than him.
@Jerome that's called being wise. You don't have to be a genius (IQ > 160) to be able to recognize when people are smarter than you.
@@brianm744 are you really trying to explain me how should I think or what are the correct words to use? oh dear lord... listen up my boy: just don't try lecture an old vet you have never met before... on top of that, what you said just made no sense, sounds "cheap mansplaning" to me (as my daughter, also an army officer, would have said to her stupid ex husband).
@@jeromedarracq Well, now that you brought up the the subject, I just so happen to be "an old vet" too...a disabled one in fact (Navy). And before you go further, I'm probably older than you so when you say "my boy" it's probably the other way around. Granted, perhaps I should have said it a different way? Asked it as a question, rather than as a statement of fact? But I do defer to you in that you obviously demonstrate more intelligence than I. You're right. I was wrong. Does that satisfy you you?
this is a sign of a good CEO.
My dad always told me if you don't win, you find a winner and you stand next to them...
38min interview and the guy stayed right on topic with every single question, hasnt tried to dodge anything, clearly knows what he is talking about engine, business and market wise. No lack of passion neither, 38mins wasn't enough.
I am sure there is a lot more going on behind the scenes and time will show, but in the meantime I can only wish you the best of luck and trully hope you will be successful in bringing this engine to marine market at least.
When he spoke about inventors with gray beards, I knew he was a smart man. It's the sad truth that many smart people just won't let someone else look at their design, to see if it's feasible, or just to really get the kinks worked out. We have Oculus VR now because Palmer Luckey spoke to John Carmack about his ideas.
You are not interested in specifications?
You are happy to take the owners' word for it.
@@gravityskeptic8697 what? Yes I am happy to take his word for it, not my project not my money, he doesnt owe me anything. Its not a project sponsored by tax payer, he doesnt need to report anything to me or you, but I would like to see it come to life.
It is intellectual property, why do you need his technical details? If you are considering investing you are going all wrong about it.
@@bluewanderer9903 So I take it that you are not going to invest.
Just an obvious statement about the energy density. Remember that the fuel mass in the tank they mention is a maximum. As you burn it the vehicle gets lighter and lighter increasing its performance. The discharged batteries however weigh exactly the same as the charged ones.
Actually batteries do get lighter (e=mc squared and all that) but the weight change is so minuscule you can't really measure it.
@@wingracer1614 yes I had it in mind but really it's like a "negligible" this and that in a science class. Shouldn't write exactly though.
What if you use hydrogen as the battery 🤔
@@hase3362 Horribly inefficient at the moment.
@@hase3362 Then it's not a battery.
As an Engineer with more than sixty years in the profession , and holding more than forty worldwide Patents in the automotive design sector, I must say that this interview was without doubt the BEST ever. For aspiring Engineers and designers, listening to this interview should be an essential and pleasurable learning experience. Well done, and congratulations on a first class upload.
apparently your claimed "experience" served you nothing...
ruclips.net/video/3UcioMmMXF4/видео.html
You need to go back to engineers classes. I would not trust a thing you have a patent on if you believe this is reputable and not a scam.
This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
Sorry but this dude is a conman I’m no engineer but I can smell bullshit when it’s spewing out all over the place. At best he’s a rc hobbyist that’s blowing a bunch of other peoples money
@@patrickhascall7401 Explain. Now. Using diagrams and small words if necessary.
Amazing interview, with an amazing person, it is rare to get such in depth information about the whole process of product development.
Mr. Araujo seems to have a great combination of unbridled passion and 'cold' analytical engineering mindset.
What in depth information, all he did was give excuses as to why he cant tell us anything about the engine!?
It's risk & reward, every step. If Mahle really is in collaboration here, it will be good on many levels. A good sign of a worthy project, but also good guidance for a development engineer to help now manage all those nuanced specializations now under him.
Alfadan, get a PR manager next, if this takes off, as it's pretty newsworthy, you'll need someone to do all the blah blah blah. Good luck
Kilian, thanks for the support and passion is definitely in no shortage when it comes to how I feel about this project. I always say that “Passion drives success”.
@@alfadanhighperformanceoutb8416 Innovation drives success...
@@beachboardfan9544 passion is where you start with passion you will unleash great knowledge for innovation
Excellent interview. Very informational. This CEO knows his stuff!
Knows that he doesnt know it all too
Yep... he knows how to con people. This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
Understanding the processes one must go through with development and patents was quite interesting. Thank you!
Excellent Interview. Great Focus - I am liking ALFADAN more and more. Same Engineering Process in Aerospace - FEA Model -> build test component -> Collect Data - > adjust repeat with bigger and bigger assemblies.
I was massively skeptical, thinking this was the marine version of the devel sixteen. Now I'm pretty hopeful wish Albert and his team the best
Thanks for the kind words and rest assured I have been as transparent and honest as possible with only the very best intentions for all our investors. Special thanks to all those who believe and support us.
@@alfadanhighperformanceoutb8416 Joseph L put very succinctly your transparency and honesty in his update/review on the startengine website..."Joseph L. 7 days ago
Albert, thank you for your reply. I done some background checking. Amtech Industries Inc is closed. No web search shows any affiliation between you and this business, despite the stated 28 years as president. This is unusual. Similarly R.A. Microjets Inc is no longer active and again I can find no affiliation. You mention you are focused on one product but also have the www.bourke400.com website, offering the sale of the Bourke 400 engine. Your financial statements indicate two employees and a annual Revenue of $49,234. This is not in accordance with your presented business plan. And finally why is your business registered as a Thrust ?" You lack credibility to be considered transparent and honest.
Great video, great interview, but i will admit to love see a quad turbo v16 outboard engine. Just saying, a pair of outboards the height of your flybridge would be hilarious!!!!
I'm trying to understand what the advantage of this inline 4 is against a traditional inline 6 with a similar displacement, since the I-6 is balanced at virtually any displacement.
As far as I can tell, the only significant advantage is the form factor (the I-6 would be somewhat taller), and the increased surface area of the cylinders (leading to a slightly lower thermal efficiency).
Are these advantages enough to make the extra complexity of the scotch yoke design worthwhile?
I'm not really a boat person so I couldn't tell whether the added height of the resulting outboard engine would be a major problem, but looking at existing outboards, the engine block is relatively far above the waterline, so perhaps you could just mount it lower on the transom.
A V8 works, obviously, but it adds even more cylinder surface area as well as increases the overall width of the engine making multi engine setups take up more space.
An I-6 could perhaps be made very narrow, enabling the mounting of more engines on a given boat.
@@phamnuwen9442 The ALFADAN i4 allows us to build an engine that is smaller in length than a 2.4 Liter i6 but with 7.5 Liters. Furthermore, the design allows for a shorter crankshaft and an engine that is more robust with less moving parts. Another very important aspect is the fact that as an i6 we would have no patents or IP to protect the company. Finally, we are not using the Scotch Yolk design because it failed the preliminary feasibility study. The design evolved into a very unique and innovative solution.
I loved every part of this interview! I SO hope that this project takes off!
This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
Thank you. I was totally captivated by this discussion. Great to see an interview undertaken by an interviewer who understood the questions being asked. Founder CEOs are the best kind. They truly understand what they are doing, why they are doing it and the benefits to be gained from the product. Clearly, this CEO has good business sense and is a great communicator as well. This greatly improves the chances of success. I am looking forward to hearing more when this engine becomes available.
Question 4 - OMG I FINALLY FOUND SOMEBODY WHO UNDERSTANDS THIS EASY BUT idk why for a lot of people hard, THING. THANK UNIVERSE THESE PEOPLE STILL EXIST.
#alfadan Your goal of reinventing the inline4 is admirable. 50 years ago I purchased plans for the Bourke engine. 40 years ago I knew the son of the inventor of the Collins engine. Watching you r interview, my heart was brimming with excitement all whilst being respectful of the way you were as candid as possible and all whilst being so grounded. Kudos !
#Driving4Answers Well done on finding this new engine, for explaining it's significance and for asking a great set of questions.
what a great guy, love someone who knows what he doesn't know, we need more of them; good luck
Awesome interview. Watching this was like listening to a great teacher who loved what he taught.
This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
i just saw this video... OMG my father and i built a 70cc Bourke engine in 1975. i will look out in my shop for the drawings. this brings back good memories of building engines, tools, and equipment with my Dad. what i do remember is that we used a scotch yoke assembly out of an electric commercial hedge trimmer.
Fun fact: Alfadan was granted their patent on their design a few weeks ago, congrats to them. Wondering when you'll be able to do a video on their design of having no secondary imbalance, pretty interesting design, simple and effective. Or a better idea, maybe you could do videos for them when they're ready to market this to look for more investors or customers ;)
If it's granted it should be published, got a patent number?
I couldn’t find it either, are you talking about the overall design concept protection mentioned on their website?
There is a video on you tube that shows the rough idea of the new piston rod in action. It looks like a long rectangular area for the crank bearing to slide back and forth inside. It could work from a technician's standpoint. At that rate of hp. I see potential problems getting it reliable and ironed out. Honest opinion gives it a better chance than the rotory.
@@shawn13mertle13 This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
Yeah Thanos didn't receive a patent bud so probably not a scam. That doesn't mean that the CEO/inventor won't probably run a high cost low margin marine engine start up into the ground but the tech is there. He has better chances than most since he is starting small and trying to not burn through cash. The 39hp was probably just the proof of concept scale model to get funding. Looks like they did, it's progress if you have a full solid works design, Mahle why would you be bringing up the scale model test up on your website. I looked up the patent and it uses a rectangular yoke assembly (like on a drive shaft) instead of a connecting rod probably so it can pivot on the way up. 5,500 rpm means it's a big improvement with that large of a bore and stroke but it's still a lot of force but the claims aren't outlandish.
I am amazed and just pleased that the original episode was followed up with such information.
Thoroughly enjoyed the interview , I myself am developing small aero boxer engines like the ones you showed from your cupboard .
The insight into patents , development methodology was really nice . Hope to see Alfadan launch soon ....
Nice one Karna, that sounds cool :) I wish you the best of luck!
We are working hard and will not give up so thanks for the support.
This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
man what a blast of 38 minutes in an interview of all things! this really was absolutely insightful and really helps even other types of bussines, brilliant! cheers!
This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
awesome. i really look forward to seeing where this goes.
Wow, very interesting. I'm ashamed not to have heard about this at all until now. Thanks for putting this all together! The perspective from within the industry is as interesting as the talk about the engineering.
This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
True, there is no money in making engines for general/civil aviation. AVWeb did a good video on this.
I think the gasoline generator market would still be open after the marine market, call me crazy but I think after they go public with their design in the marine market, they'll take it to generators
@@RENO_K Liquid piston may give them some competition there.
@@josefkrakel9136
How?
Strictly speaking, he said there is no *market* for new engines, not no money to be made. There may be hidden markets, or markets that could be created. But yah.
Damn good content. I love these type of long form interviews where you just set up somebody who is clearly passionate and knows what they're talking about and let them go ham.
Passion is usually too hot to film
One thing I like about this is they are not trying to dazzle you with fake prototypes and shit like that. How many times with other failed projects with trucks, engines of all types Ect, fake prototypes, and fake videos that seemed real and had promises that ended up to be a scam and failed on its face.
I think the fact Alfadan is not trying to dazzle with bullshit speaks very highly for this company, I hope all works out. The fact they have invested millions in a Mahle contract, tells us they are spending for success and not just putting money into hype to pull in more investors. What is the cost of investment with this company?
That is exactly what you want in an aircraft engine, that is light powerful and very very reliable. Stay the course ALFADAN. And keep your computers that hold your intellectual property and designs physically separated from the internet.
too late i think. microsoft stole already the drawings.....
This so called company's first website stated "they had a working 30hp prototype". When people started wising up the shut down that site and started a new one making all kinds of bold statements, and miraculously.... their claim that they said they "had a working 30hp prototype" vanished. They are liars and conmen. Do not be duped. What they propose is not possible no matter how much fake rubbish you try to convince people is true. It defies all the laws of physics. I mean... come on! Clearly some people are stupid enough and uneducated enough to not realize the actual technicalities of what they claim. Pure and utter scammmmmmmmm!
@@hdj81Vlimited What would Microsoft do with engine designs?
Really great to see someone leading a company who knows what they're talking about - wish Alberto luck with the project
Thanks Jeremy!
I thought Albert was leading the company???
@@colinfitzsimons3409 it was a typ
@@colinfitzsimons3409 I am the CEO and yes I am leading the company.
Thank you both for the education!
Fabulous interview. I hope this gentleman becomes obscenely successful. Intelligent, articulate, passionate, a pleasure to listen to.
Wow!. What an amazing and inspiring guy! I think he hit the nail on the head in so many ways. I can't wait to see the engine and the detailed design once it is released! I truly hope it works out.
Scam
@@patrickhascall7401 Only time will tell, sadly some are scams or misunderstandings, like the EM Drive
I never realized what he said about electric boats. In a car once ur moving there isn’t much drag to overcome with power. But in a boat ur constantly fighting the drag of the water which takes more gas or more battery. Energy density is a bigger deal than I thought
It's also why you don't really see diesel-powered planes. Diesel has something like 75% of the energy density of gasoline, which doesn't seem like a very large decrease, but when your diesel engine needs to be 25% bigger/heavier to match output in a usage where every ounce counts...
@@masterofThardus - you must be saying the hp/weight ratio of Diesel engines is less than gasoline? Because as far as I understand, the fuel it’s self, is MORE energy dense, per gallon.
@@orcoastgreenman No, I mean the energy density. Gasoline is about the most energy-dense onroad fuel we use. Diesel burns more efficiently, but doesn't have as much energy in total. It's a big part of why diesels have to run such ridiculous boost numbers to approach the performance of a gas engine.
Take Chevy's 1.6L diesel for example. That little 4-banger runs 36lbs of boost and only gets about 240ft-lbs of torque for it. Gas turbo engines that size get similar 200ft-lb torque numbers with half the boost.
@@orcoastgreenman To continue this some: the reason diesel is more efficient than gasoline despite containing less energy has to do with how it burns. Diesel being so resistant to combustion allows it to burn controllably at much higher compression ratios, which allows you to squeeze more out of it. So you have to work harder to get power out of it, but you go further on every gallon.
@@masterofThardus - thanks for the very detailed explanation!
The talk cover almost all the aspects with pricision and perfection.
Hi, very interesting , I worked for a company , who only had a copy right on it`s product and worked for over 40 years on asking why no patent on this , reply was cost , and considering this product was built in the 1950`s . Try taking China to court , who reengineers every thing and steals other peoples ideas . It is great to see engineers who believe in the ideas and products and stick at it and get others on board , with even more experience on the paper work and legal matters . 777`s out boards got brought out by VOLVO and closed down , so it must have been good . If one could afford them . Well said ALFADAN ceo , and I admire your staying power and ideas , the world needs more people like you , like they say in you make it in America you can make it any where . Some thing the UK at this point in time is really hard to believe . Well we did make some steam engines . Great work and thanks for the video .👍👍👍
This was excellent.
It is great to hear about the behind the scenes of development of an engine.
This guy looks like he knows what he's talking about. I've heard ZERO bullsh!t in everything he said, exactly what I love from a CEO. Best of luck to him and his company!
It was 100% bullshit! Go ahead... get scammed out of your money. Got to be a liberal!
Fantastic interview, the Alfadan CEO is just spot-on. Looking at what has happened in the market to defining how to move forward with this knowledge is simply perfect. He certainly delivers confidence and structure. Looking forward to seeing this engine in production.
Congratulations for all achievements so far and good luck moving forward.
what a delight. you can hear the passion. Passion, intelligence and experience, coupled with an open and inquiring mind and desire, surely the right recipe.
I couldn't help but grin when he started pulling engine parts off the shelf.
Pity it was a scam
Having a think on how this could be done with no investigation on internet or prior knowledge I've come up with the following solution.
The redesign of the conrod requires its length to change based on the angle of the crankshaft. This can be achieved with a spline coupled conrod that rotates in the horizon plane while the crankshaft rotates in the vertical plane. A modified bore provides guide rails to the piston to fix it's orientation, while conrod gearing with the crankshaft at the base rotates the spline shaft in sync with the crankshaft angle, setting the conrod length.
Man this interview was not only interesting, but helped me realise how the process of creating a conpany and a product works. Opened my eyes a bit 😀
Quad alfadans on monstermax ?
@@JuanBurd yes. One in each wheel
This company has nothing to sell yet. No product! Not even a prototype. What did you see? Where have you seen the Alfadan marine engine?
@@catchnkill not the engine, but the process of developing something
@@chaoz_2k185 What process and what development? They haven't made anything!
Damn that guy is so passionate 🤩So happy when he shows the parts, taking so much pride in his work. Hope the engine is going to be succes
Great channel and an amazing topic! I agree that the piston type engine is not dead yet and may never be. Capitalize and improve on technology we all ready know is and should be the focus. It’s all there for us too try. Bring back the age of tinkering and you’ll be surprised!
Where can I keep up with Alfadan developments? This is really cool, I'd love to stay up to date with new developments.
www.startengine.com/alfadan
I forgot to put it in the description, it's in there now.
@@d4a That site contradicts many things that your guest said; e.g about the two cylinder prototype and about the time expectation 20 months cp to 2024. etc etc. I was thinking of investing, that has put me off.
It's amazing !
Now I think I've understood what could be that "revolutionary conrod" that would completely cancel second imbalance.
It's exciting. Thanks to Mr Albert Ajauto to take some time to respond and thank you to keep us in touch 👍
Very interesting, i hope you will keep updating on this project
Great insight on how a new engine gets developed, the same ideas could be applied to many new innovations as well.
I’m pretty excited to see what this new engine design brings to the marine industry. Hopefully it doesn’t get overshadowed by the recent advances in electric propulsion that we’ve been seeing in the auto market.
I can’t wait to see
(bone stock)700+hp Seadoos on the water, in the not too distant future 😆
California probably already banned this engine. If not they will before it is available. So now we're down to 49 states and the rest of the world.
So does California ban this innovative motor before it's remaining normal people flee; or before it earthquake tumbles into the Pacific ocean?
Happy D4A Sunday from California! Really enjoying this content. This new engine looks fantastic!
Awesome interview from both you guys ty, Teaming up with Mahle makes brilliant sense when the CEO explained the knowledge base they have , i truly believe Alfadan has chosen the right market to focus on ! the Marine industry is Huge the worldover , couldn't agree more about the longevity of Combustion Engines esp. for marine power , No way is there going to be Electric motor for Marine until they reduce Battery weight by at least 80%
his comment about the energy density is pretty insightful. i think he's bang on right about gas staying for things that don't roll, and hes right about the electric future of commuter and even other non commuter ground vehicles
These poor gullible investors
Should have asked about what they spent the 300k that the two founders removed from the investment pool on.
Salaries
Definitely spent some in IKEA!
Hookers
@@patrickhascall7401 and blow
Great interview, thank you both.
great interview, both of you are entertaining and accurate , thank you
I really felt the excitement of the man and wanted to be a part of the project.
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No questions about the "Free Valve" which was accentuated in the promo video. a missed opportunity.
As well as the special ignition system needed to fully ignite the combustion with a 6 inch wide piston.
There are plenty of stuff in YT and other places about freevalve. Kind of oldish tech by now, at least not new.
@@taz4100 I could imagine multiple spark plugs. For example Alfa Romeo Twinspark.
@@piuthemagicman probably at least two per cylinder, and differently timed. The Chrysler Hemi uses twin spark plugs, and I think they fire at different points in the piston's travel for optimal combustion.
I would think multiple direct fuel injectors, too
Excellent, and I appreciate the candid discussion of the constraints of the business. Best of luck to you on the company, may you live long and make a lot of money! :+ )
Really great interview and CEO expertise, thanks!
This is be engineer and reinventing things. Great job! From Brazil
The haven't invented anything yet! So good job on what exactly?
After viewing this video interview, I became wiser and smarter. Thank you.
Thank you for this. Very interesting to hear how it all happens.
Brilliant and sincere presentation. I know diddly about engine design or patents, but I spent a career in joint venture finance. I get a whiff of sound systems and financial planning from Alfadan that suggests very high ceiling. For obvious reasons they are going to need a working prototype, but the conversion to virtual design and component testing is a widely accepted critical path. This CEO reminds me of Carrol Shelby. Is there a Henry Ford Jr out there? I’ll guarantee you there is LeMans.
Working with Mahle is huge. It's like working with Cosworth, but Mahle is just bigger.
They hired Mahle. It's not that Mahle is subjected to the succes of this project. It's just an assignment.
Loved the interview! A great follow up to the previous video which had me looking for more info, and I found it here. Mr Araujo seems both passionate about his work (I think we all noticed his smile while showing us the internals) and calm enough not to rush into unprofitable "pipe dreams". Can't wait for 2024
Thank you so much for sharing. Fantastic interview!
Good interview and great to hear in depth from innovation business in this field.
Amazing that Mahle is humble enough to work with small companies. Great to hear they are a great company indeed.
Companies usually deliver what they're paid for, no matter if a single person or a multinational.
That's kind of the whole concept.
Strictly speaking Mahle is getting paid to help Alfadan. It's not totally alturistic. Also German companies basically never work with individuals only other companies. Reputation carries a lot of weight. But it's weird to hear an engineer bang on about Mahler because at the end of the day the actual cutting machine is probably a Seimens xD
Now I have watched it to the end... I feel this is not going to age too well.. Oh dear... Anyone with any engineering background thinking of investing would be thinking twice and getting out as quickly as possible.
I have been left feeling a lot more concerned after watching this too.
Love it,well done .you have balls in knowledge, you make total sense.
Fantastic. Yes,fuel not going away soon.
Balls in knowledge 😂
What a pleasant and fascinating gentleman, I would love to spend a day following him around and watching him work! I believe it would lead to a job application!
Bravo mate! 👏 Stay the course, perfection is a journey not a destination🙂
You could tell that Albert was very excited talking about Alfadan and while I knew he wasn’t going to go in depth he gave a lot more information than I thought he would. Fascinating.
Sounded very convincing . . .especially the clear reasons for identifying the boating market as the best business opportunity for their engine.
Thanks for featuring this GREAT interview!
If Albert is still reading these comments, can we know the bore and stroke figures for this 654 engine? It really isn't a hard question to answer. Is it? And if it is why?
The bore to stroke ratio might be a key part of the alfadans proprietary mode of operation
@@AdotLOM lol no. You can't protect or patent dimensions.
@@AdotLOM No, based on what I’ve seen so far, the 654 doesn’t even exist.
@@kayzrx8 It's over-square? Would make sense to an engineer (high reving low torque) but it sure doesn't look like a Subaru to me.
@The Workshop Was looking for a comment by you.! 😅
BTW I'm no engineer, just enthusiast. Love both of your channels!
Really thank you for this video with Alfadan's CEO! I ate the whole interview, super interesting. Thank you again mate
awesome, Thanks for this quality information. Cheers from Argentina !
Amazing stuff. So interested in this engine technology now. Thank you.
D4A Sunday!!!
Best regards from Michigan💯👌🏼👍🏼
Thx guys for sharing all the info
Wish all success to alfadan.
What a fantastic upload, and a fascinating prospect, I'm imagining a counter rotating precision geared cam on the big end journals that offsets the angle of the conrod so it remains parallel to the walls of the cylinder at all times. Imagining quite how they could achieve this and the engineering an investment in R and D demonstrates why I am just sat at home and this man is realising his dream. Remember folks for dreams to come true first you must wake up. I will be watching this subject matter keenly. Subscribed
I'm a year late to this video, and I don't do boats, but this was a fantastic interview. Absolute pleasure listen to Albert speak about this. Good luck to Alfadan in getting this to market. Here's to hoping this has no setbacks and gets out there in 2024.
PS: I have a mk1 VW Golf lying around if they would .. I dunno .. want to test it in a road vehicle :)
It is a scam. Do not help the scammer. Are you paid to do that?
@@catchnkill what?
There is a lot of investors saying the didn’t receive shares.
No updates from Alfadan on their RUclips, Facebook or website in 6 months. I did watch another video that claims the bigger issue with a large displacement 4 cylinder is the force generated by such a heavy cylinder moving at such a high rate of speed, not the secondary vibration issue and I haven't seen anyone address that issue.
I just got a free lesson on how these types of products get developed and brought to market. Facinating. Thank you so much.
I love the formulated explanation of MAHLE engineering process so Cool...
The journey of a thousand miles, begins with a step of a proven footing. I would loan this guy my shoes anytime. He admits what he doesn’t know, now focused on an entry level engine market (That has an opportunity to make a huge splash/pun intended) Then take a winner to other markets. I don’t intend on seeing airplanes with really long extension cords anytime soon. The energy in 1 gallon of fuel is amazing. With a 3 year contract with a 100 year old company like “Mahle” providing crucial information to tweet or change even the smallest part design is huge. Many car guys/gals here, but I can speak for GM when their engineers told us that their choice of brushes to bearings is 5,000 hours of service. This is 150,000 miles on a vehicle. Plus an engineer chooses a material that will support many factors, then multiplies that by 3. This is best practices and common. After all, you design something the fails, kills a bus load of nuns, catches fire and explodes injuring hundreds of by standers & first responders...do you want your name attached to that product. Think Civil War, after John Wilkes Booth shot president Lincoln and jump on the stage, breaking a bone in his leg, then ran off to a waiting horse, to a row bait to cross the river, traveled in pain and found a Dr. to fix him up quickly...What was the doctors last name? Anyone? If you said Dr. Mudd you are correct! So, that is where the phrase comes from; “You are Mud in this town Mr, so get out!” Look it up as Dr. Mud(d) had no radio, TV, internet or information other than the man he was treating was in pain & May have acted funny, in a hurry with no good excuse! In 60 years I have seen many changes. A couple I worked for own 2 vehicles with wankle engines, our farm phone was wood and had 5 people answer when it rang! I believe this guy! Big time. ASE Master Tech since 1978 - Retired
What the fuck are you rambling about?
@@aluisious Watch the video, I did and have commented on it, but just for you, "I...Will...Type...Slower...So....You....Can....Understand....Ok?"
@@aluisious Oh, as per Google, you should watch your choice of 4 letter words. Happy New Year, 2023.
Awesome interview!! Thank You.
That was very informative and interesting. I now have a development project to follow for the next couple of years.
Thanks for doing this video I really appreciate it I love engines motors and u talking about all the different things I had no idea about what it takes that's a eye opener for me I could lission to u speak all day and never say a word thanks again!!🙂👍
Wowed! This was so fascinating and informative.
What a great interview!
You should do an update vid on this!
Amazing what goes into this ! Fun to watch.
Love this guy. No fancy suit, knows what he is talking about, hardware in his office.
Outstanding interview, I look forward to news on the development of this design !!!
Feeling better about this investment, after this interview....THANK YOU
Great talk... All young engineers must go through it ....
Dear D4A, Re: Balancing of Engines.
The graphic in this video, from 3:03 to 3:43, shows an "X4" (or Cross-4, or Radial-4) engine with "Scotch-Yoke" connection of pistons to crankshaft. The suggestion is that, by giving pure sinusoidal motion to the pistons (ie. only primary-harmonic), the SYs make it possible to achieve "perfect" balance. True!
But here is the funny thing. This same X4 engine fitted with conventional conrods would also be perfectly balanced. And it would not suffer the huge disadvantages of SYs (