Gasoline direct injection (GDI) provides advantages over traditional carbureted and multi-point fuel injected engines by directly injecting fuel into the combustion chamber. GDI engines can operate in both an ultra-lean combustion mode for lower fuel consumption and a superior output mode for increased power. Key features of GDI engines include higher compression ratios and optimized combustion chamber configurations for improved fuel efficiency and emissions performance compared to conventional multi-point port fuel injected engines. While initial costs are higher, GDI technology is expected to be widely adopted in the future as it allows for both reduced fuel consumption and controlled emissions from spark-ignition engines.