In a monumental feat of engineering borne of nearly two decades of effort, an inventor from Prayagraj has developed a revolutionary six-stroke engine, claiming an extraordinary fuel efficiency of up to 200 km per liter and a near-zero pollution output. The invention, which its creator says can be fitted into any vehicle, has been hailed as a potential game-changer for the automobile industry.

Shailendra Gaur, an alumnus of Allahabad University, reportedly spent 18 years and sold his home and land to fund his research, converting his rented house into a workshop. His six-stroke engine, which has reportedly been granted two patents by the Indian government, is claimed to be three times more efficient than conventional engines.

Gaur’s design is an evolution of the traditional internal combustion engine. Unlike a four-stroke engine, which uses two revolutions to complete a cycle, Gaur’s six-stroke engine introduces two additional strokes to harness energy that would otherwise be wasted. After the exhaust stroke, the piston draws in a fresh charge of air, which is then heated by the residual heat of the previous combustion, providing an additional power stroke. This process is said to significantly improve fuel efficiency while drastically reducing emissions.

Initial tests on a 100 cc TVS bike (2017 model) reportedly yielded a mileage of 176 km per liter in a controlled environment, a figure that has electrified the automotive world. Gaur’s claims extend to its versatility, suggesting the engine can be fitted into anything from motorcycles and cars to buses and even ships, and can run on multiple types of fuel.

While the claims are yet to be officially verified by a major automotive or government research institution, the invention has already captured national attention. With the world racing toward cleaner energy and higher efficiency, Gaur’s six-stroke engine could represent a significant step in the right direction, offering a solution that is both innovative and accessible.