Component
Gasoline engine
Small spark-ignition (gasoline) engine: aluminum head, steel crank, copper ignition.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$180
Quality
70 / 100
US completeness
50.0
Made in US
2,000,000 units
Current demand
4,000,000 units
US exports
160,000 units
Opportunity score
55.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$700M
Expected extra output: 970,000 units per year
Requires
Aluminum
Steel
Copper
Fuel system
Exhaust system