Back in September, Honda announced the development of it's next generation VTEC system dubbed "Advanced VTEC", which combines variable valve timing with variable valve lift technology. BMW previously was the only company that offered fully variable valve lift technology. Everyone else used a fixed valve lift setup.

Honda claims this new technology increases torque across the entire rpm range as well as a cleaner burning engine. Well this morning, PaulTan.org explains to us how all of this works has explains Honda's patent filings. Check it out if you're feeling especially geeky this morning.

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