Gasoline engines aren't going away for a while; even when every self-driving car is electric, there will be a market for people who want gasoline engines. If it gives a bump in fuel economy to the next (last?) generation of gasoline and hybrid vehicles, great!
I also wonder if the maintainability of these engines will be the same as with diesel. That would be another big benefit.
I also wonder if the maintainability of these engines will be the same as with diesel. That would be another big benefit.