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

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Ballard Power Systems and MAHLE Group, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, are progressing the development of a new fuel cell system concept for long-haul trucks, with MAHLE taking delivery of a 120kW module at the company’s hydrogen test center in Stuttgart, Germany. Fuel efficiency is also key for a manageable heat rejection system.

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Experts view on future transportation fuels

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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. Kalghatgi, G.,

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

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The optically-bonded display enables future safety and automated solutions as it is easily integrated with advanced driver assistance technologies. 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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Shell develops new concept synthetic lubricant for engines; up to 6.5% fuel economy benefit on urban cycle

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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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Concept: AET Reaches Final Development Stage of OX2 Barrel Engine

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Additional future applications may include marine, light-duty farm and construction equipment, light aircraft, and the hybrid electric vehicle market. This new vertical footprint reduces the surface footprint by 50%, allowing the majority of the OX2 engine/generator mass to occupy vertical airspace, not floor space.

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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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The first 2-cylinder advanced prototype of the Grail Engine will be available for demonstration and testing in the 4th quarter 2010. Elements of the Grail Engine. Intake occurs when the piston moves up by creating a vacuum within the engine crankcase beneath the piston and piston check valve. Matthew Riley. Click to enlarge.

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

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Future Reinhardt Turbines will be able to vary the stroke-to-bore ratio from 1 to 1 in the first generation to 3 to 1 in the future. 2007) A review of free-piston engine history and applications. Applied Thermal Engineering , Volume 27, Issues 14-15, Pages 2339-2352. Tags: Concept Engines. Mikalsen R.,

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