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The key to the IVA operation is Binary Actuation Technology (BAT), says Camcon. While the bi-stable actuator has two main positions, it uses a rotating permanent magnet to simulate the motion of a steadily turning camshaft between open and closed points. As with any prototype technology, the system is still expensive in its infancy, but Camcon predicts a commercialised product will carry a modest premium over conventional valve gear, comparable to the cost difference of a diesel injection system over a petrol system.

The revised MY19 Outlander line-up has given sales of Mitsubishi’s medium SUV a boost. The bestselling model experienced the strongest growth of any Mitsubishi model in August; the just-launched, less-costly new PHEV version should bolster this further.