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APRIL 4, 2011

BMW’s new Concept M5, which makes its public debut at Auto Shanghai 2011, features a newly developed V8 with M twin-turbo technology. The M5 Concept engine is coupled with a seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic and M-specific suspension and steering.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Basic components of the Garric engine. A pair of Florida entrepreneurs, Rick Ivas and Gary Kelley, are developing the concept of the Garric engine: a rotary, variable compression ratio engine promising a combination of high power and torque and low fuel consumption. Tags: Concept Engines Engines.

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

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. For clean daily operation, hyMod is exclusively a battery-electric car.

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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.

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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. Using GMD’s new T.25

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MAY 23, 2009

Before realizing the design of a hybrid pneumatic engine (HPE) in hardware, the researchers evaluated the different pneumatic engine modes (motor mode and pump mode) associated with both two-stroke and four-stroke implementations of the pneumatic concept. The hardware concept. Dönitz et al. Test bench setup. Dönitz et al.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

An OEM can adopt our idea to any internal combustion engine with an even number of cylinders to any truck, SUV or car they currently build, regardless of its transmission or configuration. The technology can be easily adapted to existing engines, making the implementation very cost effective. Concept Engines Engines Natural Gas'

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APRIL 30, 2009

In addition to the exciting engineering progress made on the OX2 engine/generator, the company has initiated efforts to raise additional capital to fund the OX2’s 30 Kw Generator final development stage. Tags: Concept Engines. OX2 animation files.

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APRIL 22, 2009

[Separately, Honda engineers are making a number of HCCI presentations at the SAE 2009 World Congress, including the development of mechanisms to expand the HCCI operational range.]. Kawajiri (2009) Advanced Control System of Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) Engine with Dual Piston Mechanism (SAE 2009-01-1063). Ishikawa, K. Kato and S.

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Honda Concept Engine Downsizing 150

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

The two-minute video, the first to show the naturally-aspirated one-liter gasoline prototype engine in operation, provides a view of the engine as it undergoes testing, proving the concept of Firing After Top Dead Center. The Scuderi Engine. Tags: Concept Engines Engines. Earlier post.).

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Concept Engine Exhaust Concept Engine 220

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Exhaust valve management allows the engine to independently configure (Intake Compression) to (Power Exhaust) ratios. Tags: Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency. This design allows for more than four ignition points in series or parallel depending on power or semi-homogeneous ignition when desired, according to Riley.

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APRIL 9, 2009

2007) A review of free-piston engine history and applications. Applied Thermal Engineering , Volume 27, Issues 14-15, Pages 2339-2352. 1957) The automotive free-piston-turbine engine (SAE 570051). Tags: Concept Engines. Mikalsen R., Roskilly A.P.

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Concept Saudi Arabia Concept Engine Engine 170

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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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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 38’ Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept and the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 5, 2010

The New York International Auto Show saw Mazda showcase a series of new engine and transmission concepts that improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Known as the SKY Concept engines and transmissions, they will be rolled out from 2011.

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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.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

This led to a proposed concept of a Radial Internal Combustion Wave Rotor—the precursor to the wave disc engine. . Early concept of an internal combustion wave disc engine. Tags: ARPA-E Concept Engines Engines Hybrids Plug-ins. The fuel supplies (green) are located at the inner inlet port.

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JANUARY 29, 2010

ETVM) completed a proof-of-concept test of its Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) architecture using a gas microturbine for the range-extending generator. Tags: Concept Engines Engines Hybrids. In mid-2009, Israeli startup ETV Motors Ltd. The company had closed a $12M Series A round in April 2009. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Thermochemical exhaust heat recuperation (TCR) in an internal combustion engine could result in substantial boosts in second-law efficiency (as measured in terms of single-stage work output from an ideal IC engine) for a range of fuels, according to a new study by researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

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MAY 18, 2010

Tags: Concept Engines Transmissions.

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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. Components and pipes added to each cylinder to enable methanol fuel.

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MAY 9, 2013

The company says that it also intends to deliver a proof-of-concept vehicle by Summer 2014 to prepare for full application specific field trials and is working with MIRA ((Motor Industry Research Association) on this program. The Dearman Engine operates by the vaporization and expansion of cryogenic fluids.

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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.

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

The new ECONAMIQ technology builds on existing concepts such as cylinder deactivation and variable valve timing with a unique patented combination of routing gasses for increased system efficiency. The company presented its first results at the annual ASME ICEF (Internal Combustion Engine Fall) conference in Chicago.

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

Earlier this week we told you about a “ revolutionary engine to make its debut &# at the upcoming Engine EXPO in Stuttgart. Now we have details of another exciting concept to be showcased at the event. Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor five-stroke concept engine at the show.

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JULY 7, 2009

Fabrication of the new diesel engine parts is now underway and a comprehensive testing program will immediately follow. Tags: Concept Engines Engines. The goal is to license the technology to interested end users for several different applications.

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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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JUNE 8, 2009

The LowCVP is calling on UK innovators to submit creative concepts with the potential to cut emissions from road vehicles without the need for radical new infrastructure. Libralato Engines is seeking financial and industrial partners to help commercialize the engine. Overview of the Libralato Engine.

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Engine Carbon Exhaust Vehicles 150

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JUNE 1, 2013

Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency Market Background' Order Instituting Cease-And-Desist Proceedings Pursuant To Section 8A Of The Securities Act Of 1933, Making Findings, And Imposing Remedial Sanctions And A Cease- And-Desist Order ( Release Nº 33-9407 ).

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JULY 27, 2012

In March, ETI commissioned the first project in the £40m Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) Efficiency Program—a £3-million effort with Caterpillar on the concept engineering of a range of innovative and efficient land vehicles. —Chris Thorne, Program Manager for Heavy Duty Vehicles, ETI.

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APRIL 20, 2009

The engine is packaged as a research engine, with easy access for instrumentation, a balancer shaft, etc., The Scuderi Group unveiled a cutaway model of the first proof-of-concept prototype for its Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine ( earlier post ) at the SAE World Congress in Detroit. Tags: Concept Engines.

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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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JUNE 6, 2009

This test regimen will take pressure readings taken from within the engine’s cylinder head, as well as multiple pressure sensor readings from within the manifolds. This data will help in the modification and optimization of the engine design. Tags: Concept Engines Engines.

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Engine Gasoline Production China 240

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JANUARY 22, 2015

Batteries Concept Engines Diesel Electric (Battery) Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Low Temperature Combustion Manufacturing Materials Power Electronics Powertrain materials Weight reduction' Applications must include a financial analysis of the total system cost including hardware, fuel, and other operating and maintenance costs.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

LPI has placed the “M” engine line on hold, for now, to focus on developing the X architecture. LPI has moved towards a wider rotor (axially), with shorter rotor radius, for sealing purposes. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 30, 2015

However, the control of combustion phasing is one of the crucial issues in determining whether the diesel PCCI engine could be commercialized or not.

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Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

China’s fourth largest car manufacturer Chongqing Changan Automobile Co and Orbital Corporation Limited have formed a joint development to work on a concept engine. If it proves successful, Changan hopes to take the FlexDI concept to mass production. It is not the first time that the two companies have joined forces.

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