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Orbital Corporation and Changan to Develop Concept Engine

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MAY 1, 2009

The ChangAn CA18 FlexDI Concept Engine shown at Auto China 2008. Ltd, China’s fourth largest automotive manufacturer, have entered into a joint development contract for a concept engine. If the program is successful, Changan plans to take the FlexDI concept engine to mass production in a Changan vehicle.

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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

Motiv Engines, LLC introduced the second-generation of its engine concept dubbed the MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine, which it intends to develop into a heavy-duty on-highway engine fueled by liquid natural gas (LNG). The technology for the MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine originated at Caterpillar, Inc. Clarke and W.

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ORNL Researchers Find Thermochemical Exhaust Heat Recuperation In Internal Combustion Engines Could Provide Substantial Boosts in Second-Law Efficiency

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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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Concept: Garric Rotary Variable Compression Ratio Engine

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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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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. Using GMD’s new T.25

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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

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.

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Scuderi Releases Video Footage of Running Split-Cycle 1L Prototype

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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. A split-cycle engine is essentially an air compressor on one side with a combustion chamber on the other.

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Concept: AET Reaches Final Development Stage of OX2 Barrel Engine

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APRIL 30, 2009

liter engine that is 17 inches in diameter with a length of 13 inches and a total weight of 200 pounds (91 kg) in normally aspirated form. The compact engine weighs 75% less than and is half the size of traditional internal combustion engines. Tags: Concept Engines. The current OX2 is a 4-stroke, 1.1-liter

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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

The WDG also can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 95 percent in comparison to modern internal combustion vehicle engines. The Wave Disc Engine. The wave disc engine is a new implementation of wave rotor technology (also called Pressure Wave Machines or Pressure Exchangers). Norbert Müller. Hîrceagã, M.,

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ECONAMIQ: Flexible over-expansion with cylinder deactivation can reduce ICE fuel consumption by up to 20%

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

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FEBRUARY 16, 2013

Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing launched the latest development of their cooperation at the Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February 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.

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Mazda highlights new engine concepts

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

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MAY 9, 2013

A cryogenic engine such as the Dearman engine could also be used as a heat hybrid in combination with an internal combustion engine or hydrogen fuel cell to convert waste heat into additional shaft power at high levels of efficiency, reducing both fuel consumption and emissions. High efficiency internal combustion engine.

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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 combination of discrete, asymmetrically sized cylinders and fully variable valvetrain promises the ability to vary displacement ratios, bore-stroke ratios, compression-expansion ratios, compression-expansion phasing, and gas transfer phasing for engine optimization—i.e., a more efficient internal combustion engine.

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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 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. Rotor 1, Rotor 2 and the connecting cam form the total internal mechanism of the engine. The Exhaust port is located on the outer side of the engine block.

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

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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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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

Australia-based Revetec is designing what it calls the Controlled Combustion Engine (CCE)—a cam-drive gasoline spark-ignited internal combustion engine that is smaller, lighter, cleaner, less expensive to manufacture and that produces higher torque due to higher mechanical transfer than equivalent conventional engines.

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

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DECEMBER 30, 2015

Researchers at the Dalian University of Technology have proposed a novel method to control premixed charge compression ignition (PCCI) phasing in internal combustion engines in all load operations.

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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

Internal cooling with air or water (Rankine). LPI has placed the “M” engine line on hold, for now, to focus on developing the X architecture. HEHC is an improved thermodynamic cycle optimized for fuel efficiency that combines features of four existing cycles: High air compression ratio (Diesel). Constant volume combustion (Otto).

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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

CFD software is used by all internal combustion engine developers in the automotive and related industries. Batteries Concept Engines Diesel Electric (Battery) Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Low Temperature Combustion Manufacturing Materials Power Electronics Powertrain materials Weight reduction'

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Groups join forces on fuel efficient engine

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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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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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Orbital Corporation and Changan to Develop Concept Engine

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

ORNL Researchers Find Thermochemical Exhaust Heat Recuperation In Internal Combustion Engines Could Provide Substantial Boosts in Second-Law Efficiency

Concept: Garric Rotary Variable Compression Ratio Engine

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

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

Scuderi Releases Video Footage of Running Split-Cycle 1L Prototype

Concept: AET Reaches Final Development Stage of OX2 Barrel Engine

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

ECONAMIQ: Flexible over-expansion with cylinder deactivation can reduce ICE fuel consumption by up to 20%

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

Mazda highlights new engine concepts

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

Experts view on future transportation fuels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Groups join forces on fuel efficient engine

Revolutionary engine to make debut

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