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Ballard and MAHLE working on new fuel cell system concept for long-haul trucks

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The module incorporates Ballard’s FCgen-HPS Fuel Cell stack, which addresses limited engine space, and maximizes freight and cargo capacity. Easier Maintenance for Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): the module design features reduced weight, fewer parts and a more compact design.

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Concept Engine: Ilmor Engineering to Show Cutaway of 5-Stroke Engine at Engine EXPO

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MAY 7, 2009

Rendering of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine. Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine at the upcoming Engine EXPO 2009, 16-18 June, in Stuttgart, Germany. The 5-stroke concept engine is a self-funded proof of concept. Click to enlarge.

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Motiv Engines introduces 2nd-generation split-cycle concept; MkII Clarke-Brayton heavy-duty engine being designed for LNG

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MAY 8, 2014

The MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine is a boxer-configuration split-cycle engine implementing what Motiv calls the Clarke-Brayton cycle. Motiv suggests that the MkII engine will be up to twice as efficient as a conventional automobile engine and up to 20% more efficient than modern diesel engines. Gas transfer.

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Achates Power continues development of opposed-piston technology for US Army vehicles

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JANUARY 28, 2021

The family of engines strategy uses a common power cylinder system across several different engine variants to address a range of power and torque requirements in order to serve multiple military vehicles with a common architecture. The variable flow lube pump helps maintain engine efficiency.

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Flight Design to Present New Hybrid Propulsion System for Light Aircraft

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MARCH 15, 2009

Flight Design GmbH will debut a hybrid engine concept for light aircraft at the upcoming Aero show in Friedrichshafen, Germany (2-5 April). Flight Design developed the concept engine over the past two years with Franz Aircraft Engines. Matthias Betsch, Flight Design CEO.

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Novel opposed-piston free-piston linear generator for hybrids seeks to overcome drawbacks of earlier designs

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JUNE 6, 2012

Design of opposed-cylinder free-piston linear generator from earlier works with single, centered linear generator. Most of this work focused on a similar design: a single linear generator placed between two opposed cylinders, as in the diagram at right from Shanghai Jiaotong. Click to enlarge.

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FEV to show compressed natural gas light-duty concept engine with ATAC combustion system at 2011 SAE World Congress

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MARCH 14, 2011

FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, will exhibit a lean burn engine concept at the SAE 2011 World Congress that has been modified to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). FEV Inc., (FEV) Resources. Umierski, Th. Körfer, P.

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Start-up Eco-Motive developing dual-fuel “H” engine; parallel, independently fueled piston banks

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

The H-engine—basically two separate engines housed within the same engine block—comprises two switchable parallel piston banks, independently fueled by gasoline and CNG. Startup Eco-Motive has developed what it calls the first dual-fuel “H” engine; it recently received a patent (# 8807098 ) on the design.

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Experts view on future transportation fuels

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Since internal combustion engines will remain the primary mode of choice for mobility in the foreseeable future, both alternative (renewable) fuels and high-performance combustion concepts/ engines using fuels adapted for that purpose will be preferred for reducing the combustion impact on climate change.

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Novel Fixed Pitch Continuously Variable Transmission for High Torque Applications

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MAY 18, 2010

Independent inventor Ken Hawthorn has been issued a US patent (Patent# 7,713,154) on a Fixed Pitch Continuously Variable Transmission (FPCVT) designed for higher torque applications. The Power Sprocket design also allows for smooth re-engagement of the chain. Tags: Concept Engines Transmissions. Source: Ken Hawthorn.

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Libertine FPE builds demo prototype of linear free piston generator

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APRIL 17, 2015

This technology will allow researchers to develop future combustion engines free from the piston motion constraints dictated by the crankshaft. Already validated at proof-of-concept level, Libertine’s new hardware uses production-feasible component designs suitable for automotive hybrid powertrain modules, such as range extenders.

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Technology transfer from Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive to Cigarette Racing

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FEBRUARY 16, 2013

Numerous components from the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive ( earlier post ) have been integrated in the design of the “Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept” engineering design. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion high-voltage battery features a modular design with a maximum voltage of 400 V.

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ETI announces £2.5M lower drivetrain HDV efficiency project

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JULY 27, 2012

This project will look to improve the overall system design, with a synergistic focus on gears, bearings, surface treatments, lubricant flow and lubricant composition. This project is part of a £40-million (US$63 million) ETI program designed to increase HDV efficiency. —Chris Thorne, Program Manager for Heavy Duty Vehicles, ETI.

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Mariner 2010 Concept Engine Oil

RadMax Axial Vane Rotary Diesel Engine Drawings Released for Bid

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JULY 7, 2009

The companies are developing an improved axial vane type rotary engine known as the RadMax. The RadMax design was mainly developed by Radian Milparts and assigned to REGI US, Inc. The new vane actuator assembly reduces weight and friction, and the vane actuator design does not require any return springs. in December 2005.

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Bladon Jets, SR Drives and Jaguar Land Rover Win Funding for Gas Turbine Electric Vehicle Project

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JANUARY 29, 2010

The objective of the consortium, which includes luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover and leading electrical machine company SR Drives ( earlier post ), is to produce the first commercially viable gas turbine generator designed specifically for automotive applications. Tags: Concept Engines Engines Hybrids. Earlier post.).

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Concept: Garric Rotary Variable Compression Ratio Engine

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

In August, Garric Engines. reached an agreement in principal to utilize Cobra Design & Engineering, Inc. Petersburg, Florida for engineering, drafting, design and manufacturing management functions for prototype development and production. Tags: Concept Engines Engines.

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Australian Cam-Drive Gasoline Engine Reaches 39.5% Efficiency in Independent Testing; Potential for Production Engine in China

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JUNE 6, 2009

liter X4V2 prototype was originally designed for an aviation application. Revetec has prototyped 6 different versions of Revetec engine designs over the last 10 years. The latest version, the X4V2, was designed as a development engine for the aviation industry, and in early 2008 it was independently tested by Orbital Australia.

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Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Powertrain concepts. At NACV 2017, Bosch is also showcasing several future-focused powertrain concepts engineered to save fuel and money while extending the lives of fleets. The design calls for a scalable battery that makes an all-electric driving range feasible, enabling zero local emissions driving in city centers.

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Eastern Pacific Shipping, OCI & MAN partner to develop methanol & ammonia as marine fuels; retrofits and newbuilds

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MARCH 6, 2021

The technology to retrofit a vessel to accept methanol as a fuel is available today and the intention is for OCI to charter the first retrofitted methanol-fueled vessel operated by EPS using already in-service MAN engines and technology in the next two years. Cross-section (right) showing the latest FBIV-M design and points of interest.

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SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

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JUNE 1, 2013

The Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle design that divides the four strokes of a conventional combustion cycle over two paired cylinders. a more efficient internal combustion engine. Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency Market Background' Earlier post.).

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Grail Engine Adopts Enerpulse Pulse Plugs for Forced Semi-Homogeneous Charged Compression Ignition in Concept Two-Stroke Engine

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Rendering of the Grail Engine. Grail Engine Technologies , the designer of a two-stroke engine using forced semi-homogeneous charged compression ignition (FS-HCCI) combustion, has adopted the Pulstar pulse plugs from Enerpulse ( earlier post ). Elements of the Grail Engine. Click to enlarge. Matthew Riley.

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DOE to award $55.8M for advanced vehicle technologies; $35M for fuel cell and hydrogen

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JANUARY 22, 2015

The objective of this AOI is to develop and demonstrate power modules and production processes that incorporate WBG devices, exclusively or in conjunction with other power semiconductors, into electric drive vehicle inverter designs. Area of Interest (AOI) 2: Ultra-Light Door Design, Manufacturing and Demonstration. kilowatt (kW).

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Achates Power developing light-duty two-stroke opposed-piston diesel engine: the OP4

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APRIL 17, 2013

Achates Power, which is developing a family of two-stroke, compression-ignition (CI) opposed-piston (OP) engines, has designed and is developing a light-duty diesel concept engine, the OP4. liter OM651 Euro 5 engine, said Fabien Redon VP, Technology Development at Achates Power, the OP4 design shows a modeled 13.5%

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Light Diesel Engine Power

Shell develops new concept synthetic lubricant for engines; up to 6.5% fuel economy benefit on urban cycle

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MARCH 10, 2011

A collaboration between research teams at Shell and Gordon Murray Design (GMD) recently led to the development of an innovative concept engine lubricant capable of achieving a 6.5% 25 city car as the test bed, Shell engineers formulated an ultra low viscosity 0W-10 motor oil. benefit on a combined cycle.

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Fuel Economy Concept Engine Fuel

Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Swissauto Wenko AG of Switzerland produces a modern version of the Comprex—the Hyprex—designed for small gasoline engines. Janusz Piechna, Pezhman Akbari, Florin Iancu, Norbert Müller (2004) Radial-Flow Wave Rotor Concepts, Unconventional Designs and Applications (IMECE2004-59022). Hîrceagã, M.,

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Michigan Engine Universal Hybrid

Concept: Compact Two-Cycle, Co-generating Piston-Driven Turbine to Deliver 60+% Efficiency

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APRIL 9, 2009

Gert also designed a storage jukebox that was used by many of the largest companies in Europe. The engine is classified as a turbine, says Jim Andrews, vv-tec’s President, because the use of the sinus discs make the engine into an impulse turbine. 2007) A review of free-piston engine history and applications. Mikalsen R.,

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UK LowCVP Launches ‘Technology Challenge’ to Accelerate Low Carbon Vehicle Innovation; Libralato Engines First Registrant

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JUNE 8, 2009

The LowCVP Technology Challenge is supported by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and with an associated media partner, Cleantech Investor. Libralato Engines is seeking financial and industrial partners to help commercialize the engine. Overview of the Libralato Engine. Libralato Engine Technical Summary.

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Concept: modular EV-hybrid features battery and engine swapping

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

The car can change between a rear engine-pack (red) and a larger battery-pack (green) to enable hybrid or full EV operation. A Romanian team—Dan Scarlat (automotive journalist), Marian Cilibeanu (designer) and Cristian Ionescu (engineer)—are proposing the SCI hyMod modular concept car. Click to enlarge.

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Engine Concept Hybrid Battery

Concept: Downsized and Supercharged Hybrid Pneumatic Engine for 30%+ Reduction in Fuel Consumption

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MAY 23, 2009

Shifting the operating point of the engine is also possible, using at least one cylinder in a conventional combustion manner at high load, and using at least one cylinder to pump air into the pressure tank. The hardware concept. The original engine was designed by Wenko Swissauto, and manufactured by Weber Automotive.

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Downsizing Concept Engine Hybrid

Scuderi Group Unveils Cutaway Model of First Production Prototype of Split Cycle Engine

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APRIL 20, 2009

When fully developed with its turbocharged and air-hybrid components, the engine is expected to achieve significant gains in fuel efficiency. The Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle design that divides the four strokes of a conventional combustion cycle over two paired cylinders: one intake/compression cylinder and one power/exhaust cylinder.

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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MAY 9, 2013

High efficiency internal combustion engine. Heat recovery could also be achieved using the Ricardo split cycle engine, a novel internal combustion engine design that incorporates liquid nitrogen to capture exhaust heat and increase fuel efficiency. Compressed Air Engines Concept Engines Engines'

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LiquidPiston introduces latest X-series version of HEHC rotary engine; targeting 58% peak BTE, 2 hp/lb power density

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

We have explored and patented dozens of engine architectures capable of implementing the HEHC cycle. It took a lot of learning and refinement to figure out how to make such a simple engine as the X engine, which is 1) sealable, and 2) implements the HEHC cycle.

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Concept: Honda RD Developing Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism

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APRIL 22, 2009

Kawajiri (2009) Advanced Design of Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism (SAE 2009-01-1046). Kawajiri (2009) Advanced Control System of Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism (SAE 2009-01-1063). Tags: Concept Engines Engines. Takahashi and S. Ishikawa, K.

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Honda Concept Engine Downsizing

Dalian team proposes jet controlled compression ignition to control PCCI phasing in a hybrid pneumatic engine

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DECEMBER 30, 2015

Considering the thermal efficiency and combustion efficiency, the air jet pressure should be designed as low as possible in the circumstance that the autoignition can occur. Using a lower air jet pressure can produce a higher and retarded peak pressure, a higher heat release peak value, and a shorter burning duration.

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Revolutionary engine to make debut

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MAY 6, 2009

The split-cycle engine from the Scuderi Group offers high efficiency standards without the need for large investments to modify existing production processes. According to its designers, the engine could revolutionise future viability of the internal combustion engine.

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Ballard and MAHLE working on new fuel cell system concept for long-haul trucks

Concept Engine: Ilmor Engineering to Show Cutaway of 5-Stroke Engine at Engine EXPO

Motiv Engines introduces 2nd-generation split-cycle concept; MkII Clarke-Brayton heavy-duty engine being designed for LNG

Achates Power continues development of opposed-piston technology for US Army vehicles

Flight Design to Present New Hybrid Propulsion System for Light Aircraft

Novel opposed-piston free-piston linear generator for hybrids seeks to overcome drawbacks of earlier designs

FEV to show compressed natural gas light-duty concept engine with ATAC combustion system at 2011 SAE World Congress

Start-up Eco-Motive developing dual-fuel “H” engine; parallel, independently fueled piston banks

Experts view on future transportation fuels

Novel Fixed Pitch Continuously Variable Transmission for High Torque Applications

Libertine FPE builds demo prototype of linear free piston generator

Technology transfer from Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive to Cigarette Racing

ETI announces £2.5M lower drivetrain HDV efficiency project

RadMax Axial Vane Rotary Diesel Engine Drawings Released for Bid

Bladon Jets, SR Drives and Jaguar Land Rover Win Funding for Gas Turbine Electric Vehicle Project

Concept: Garric Rotary Variable Compression Ratio Engine

Australian Cam-Drive Gasoline Engine Reaches 39.5% Efficiency in Independent Testing; Potential for Production Engine in China

Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

Eastern Pacific Shipping, OCI & MAN partner to develop methanol & ammonia as marine fuels; retrofits and newbuilds

SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

Grail Engine Adopts Enerpulse Pulse Plugs for Forced Semi-Homogeneous Charged Compression Ignition in Concept Two-Stroke Engine

DOE to award $55.8M for advanced vehicle technologies; $35M for fuel cell and hydrogen

Achates Power developing light-duty two-stroke opposed-piston diesel engine: the OP4

Shell develops new concept synthetic lubricant for engines; up to 6.5% fuel economy benefit on urban cycle

Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

Concept: Compact Two-Cycle, Co-generating Piston-Driven Turbine to Deliver 60+% Efficiency

UK LowCVP Launches ‘Technology Challenge’ to Accelerate Low Carbon Vehicle Innovation; Libralato Engines First Registrant

Concept: modular EV-hybrid features battery and engine swapping

Concept: Downsized and Supercharged Hybrid Pneumatic Engine for 30%+ Reduction in Fuel Consumption

Scuderi Group Unveils Cutaway Model of First Production Prototype of Split Cycle Engine

Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

LiquidPiston introduces latest X-series version of HEHC rotary engine; targeting 58% peak BTE, 2 hp/lb power density

Concept: Honda RD Developing Variable Compression Ratio Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism

Dalian team proposes jet controlled compression ignition to control PCCI phasing in a hybrid pneumatic engine

Revolutionary engine to make debut

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