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Toyota developing prototype hydrogen combustion engine Corolla Cross H2 Concept road car

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Toyota engineers have created a prototype hydrogen engine road car—the Corolla Cross H2 Concept. By adapting existing technologies and further leveraging existing investments, hydrogen combustion could lead to widespread, accessible carbon-reduction solutions faster, Toyota says. By equipping the 1.6l Earlier post.)

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Hydrogen Toyota Concept Engine

Jaguar Land Rover produces more than 1.5M Ingenium engines; adds new straight-six diesel MHEV to family; fuel cell concept coming

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JULY 18, 2020

million Ingenium engines at its Engine Manufacturing Center in Wolverhampton, UK. The UK manufacturer is now adding a new straight-six diesel to the family. The latest six-cylinder diesel shares its manufacturing facilities with the six-cylinder gasoline engine, which was successfully launched last year.

Land Rover

Land Rover Diesel Engine Concept

WinGD and HSD Engine collaborate to deliver methanol-fueled two-stroke engines

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Swiss marine power company WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s methanol-fueled big-bore engines. Under the JDP, WinGD will oversee combustion and injection research, exhaust aftertreatment requirements and engine concept design.

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Engine Fuel Mariner Diesel

Conti CityPlus concept tire premieres at IAA Mobility

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

At IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, Continental unveiled its new tire concept Conti CityPlus. This tire technology increases the total energy efficiency of a tire by up to 10%. The results are lower CO 2 emissions from passenger cars with combustion engines and longer driving ranges for electric vehicles.

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Concept Audi Renewable Polymer

Lamborghini unveils Lanzador electric concept

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AUGUST 19, 2023

Lamborghini unveiled the Lanzador electric concept at Monterey Car Week—a vision of a future purely-electric fourth series production Lamborghini. The concept for the fourth model is not just a technical demonstrator but also a refined laboratory on wheels in terms of sustainable materials. Active Aerodynamics.

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Concept Electric Electrical Carbon

BMW Group opens new Additive Manufacturing Campus

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JUNE 28, 2020

The BMW Group has officially opened its new Additive Manufacturing Campus. The new center brings together production of prototype and series parts under one roof, along with research into new 3D printing technologies, and associate training for the global rollout of toolless production. —Milan Nedeljkovi?,

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BMW Manufacturer Parts Industrial

ClearFlame Engine Technologies raises $30M in Series B

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MARCH 10, 2023

ClearFlame Engine Technologies has raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring to market innovative solutions that power heavy-duty engines with clean, renewable fuels and create a viable business solution to reduce carbon and soot. Federal Department of Energy funding moved us from concept to patent. Earlier post.)

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Engine Financing North America Clean

BMW Group to lead €19.5M HyCET project consortium on hydrogen combustion engine trucks

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) approved the funding application for the consortium research project HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks) led by the BMW Group. The research project aims to demonstrate the sustainability potential of trucks with hydrogen combustion engines for transport logistics.

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Hydrogen BMW Engine Volvo

MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

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APRIL 19, 2023

MAN Engines is now equipping the PistenBully 800 from Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG with its MAN D3876 engine. The basis for the delivery of the in-line six-cylinder engine was the further development and adaptation of the MAN D3876 to the extreme working environment of the new high-performance snow groomer from Laupheim.

Engine

Engine Future Exhaust Diesel

LiquidPiston awarded $9M contract from DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for compact efficient heavy-fueled rotary engine program

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

LiquidPiston announced a $9-million award from the US Army to design, build and demonstrate an advanced, heavy-fueled combustion engine that uses up to 30% less fuel than comparable gasoline-powered engines in the same power class and reduces size and weight by up to 10x over diesel engines with comparable power output.

Engine

Engine Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept features new YASA axial-flux motor, new battery concept

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JUNE 20, 2023

The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven is inspired by the tradition of the C 111 experimental vehicles from the 1960s and 70s, which were used to test Wankel and turbodiesel engines. Technology highlights include a new battery concept featuring high-performance liquid-cooled cylindrical cells with a novel cell chemistry.

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Mercedes Concept Motoring Motors

Cummins begins testing of hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine

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JULY 14, 2021

Cummins has begun testing a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine. The proof-of-concept test is building on Cummins’ existing technology leadership in gaseous-fuel applications and powertrains. Cummins is thrilled about the potential of the hydrogen engine to reduce emissions and provide power and performance for customers.

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Hydrogen International Engine Fuel

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Tenneco has established new test facilities for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines at its Powertrain test centers in Burscheid, Germany, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. We support a pragmatic approach of complementary technologies that provide solutions for different transportation sectors. Preparation of an H 2 ICE test cell.

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Hydrogen Engine Oil Emissions

Renault Scénic Vision hydrogen hybrid concept offers 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional BEV

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MAY 20, 2022

Renault unveiled its new Scénic Vision concept-car at the ChangeNOW summit in Paris. The H2-Tech technology is based on the range extender concept, which makes it possible to carry a battery that is twice as light, for the same range, thus contributing to decarbonization beyond the electrification of the vehicle.

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Hydrogen Carbon Concept Hybrid

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils GR H2 Racing Concept at Le Mans 24 Hours

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JUNE 10, 2023

At a press conference of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) at Circuit de la Sarthe in western France, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed the hydrogen engine vehicle prototype “GR H2 Racing Concept”. Toyota is also racing a liquid hydrogen-fueled version. Earlier post.)

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Toyota Concept Hydrogen France

Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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MAY 26, 2022

Several organizations, encompassing companies, research labs, and academia, have formed the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group. The Working Group consists of members undertaking research and development in the field of hydrogen combustion in an opposed-piston engine. The only criteria emission of concern is NO x.

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Hydrogen Engine Saudi Arabia Universal

Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

At bauma—the world’s leading construction machinery trade fair—in Munich, Bosch placed particular emphasis on the potential for hydrogen engines and electrification to make the sector significantly more sustainable. Bosch basic system overview of the hydrogen engine. eLION electrification platform.

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Hydrogen Engine DC Alternative Fuels

BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo e-bike and e-scooter

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JULY 27, 2021

The BMW Group has presented a number of innovative micromobility solutions to the public in the past, including the BMW Motorrad X2City, the Personal Mover Concept and the BMW Vision E³ Way elevated road concept. Concept DYNAMIC CARGO. The concept is rounded off by a facility for adding a modular system of weather protection.

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BMW Concept Transportation All-Electric

MAN Energy launches industry consortium to develop medium-speed, ammonia-fueled engine

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APRIL 9, 2021

Initiated by MAN with partners from industry and research institutes, it aims to define the steps necessary to produce a dual-fuel, medium-speed engine capable of running on diesel-fuel and ammonia. Alexander Knafl, Head of R&D, Four-Stroke Engineering, MAN Energy Solutions.

Engine

Engine Industry Industrial Energy

Libertine awarded $3.6M to develop renewable-fueled free-piston-engine range extenders for battery electric trucks

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MARCH 26, 2021

Libertine FPE, the creator of Smart Engine control technology for free piston engine (FPE) generators, has secured £2.6 million) in Innovate UK funding to advance development of its range-extender concept for heavy-duty applications. million (US$3.6

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Renewable Engine Range Fuel

Poseidon Marine H2 engages Avesta Consulting to deliver a proof of concept of diesel & hydrogen dual fuel maritime technology

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JULY 5, 2022

Australia-based Poseidon Marine H2’s technical partner Dynamic Efficiency has engaged Avesta Consulting to conduct a finite element analysis of its versatile marine technology which will allow boats to operate on multiple fuels, including hydrogen and diesel. Gain third-party validation of the proof of concept.

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Mariner Hydrogen Diesel Concept

From LEGO concept to autonomous battery-electric loader; Volvo CE unveils LX03 prototype

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled the first real-world example of a self-learning concept wheel loader with the brains to make decisions, perform tasks, and interact with humans. While not commercially available, engineers expect that valuable insights from the LX03 will feed into applications for today and tomorrow.

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Volvo Concept Sweden Batteries

CoFlow Jet signs JOA with NASA to commercialize deflected slip-stream technology for eV/STOL

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MARCH 1, 2022

CoFlow Jet, LLC, an engineering and technology company specializing in active flow control using coflow jet (CFJ) technology for aerospace applications, has entered a Joint Ownership Agreement (JOA) with NASA to commercialize the deflected slip-stream (DSS) technology enabled by co-flow jet flow control. Concept vehicle.

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Commercial Miami Concept Wind

BMW unveils Concept i4 electric Gran Coupé; 600 km range

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MARCH 4, 2020

BMW unveiled the BMW Concept i4 EV using a livestream instead of the planned Geneva venue. The BMW Concept i4 represents a look ahead to the BMW i4, slated to enter production in 2021. Powered by fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, the i4 has a very slim battery with optimum energy density.

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BMW Concept Range Climate Protection

Airbus to test CFM open-fan engine on A380 testbed

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JULY 22, 2022

The open fan architecture is a key component of aero engine maker CFM International’s “Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines” (RISE) technology development program ( earlier post ), which aims to demonstrate and mature a range of new technologies for future engines that could enter service by the mid-2030s.

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Engine Installation France Design

Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

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JANUARY 27, 2023

As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles, following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022. The Sportback rear of the 4.98

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Audi Concept Volt Electric

WAE Technologies (WAE) launches ultra-high performance hydrogen fuel cell electric architecture, EVRh

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

WAE Technologies (WAE) introduced an ultra-high performance hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle platform—EVRh—at the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) Show. WAE developed EVRh to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen-powered powertrain systems through implementation in a high-performance vehicle application. Earlier post.)

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Hydrogen Fuel Electric Electrical

Siemens and EDAG intensify cooperation on additive manufacturing for automotive

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APRIL 9, 2019

Siemens is intensifying its cooperation with the EDAG Group —a leading global independent engineering company for the automotive industry—further to promote industrial applications of additive manufacturing (AM) and to make engineering and production processes more efficient. The “NextGenerationSpaceframe 2.0”

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Manufacturer Concept Industrial Industry

IAV and Louisenthal develop new heating concept for EVs; increased range with SmartMesh foils

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

IAV and Louisenthal, a technology leader in the production of security foils and papers for banknotes, have developed an energy-efficient heating concept for electric vehicles that requires considerably less energy while increasing comfort for drivers and passengers. This increases cruising range by up to 6%.

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Concept Range Industrial Industry

MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

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JULY 6, 2022

The traction motor can run indefinitely with high performance due to its new cooling concept. —Martin Berger, Vice President Corporate Research and Advanced Engineering at MAHLE. The automotive supplier MAHLE has developed what it says is the most durable electric motor available: the superior continuous torque (SCT) E-motor.

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Motoring Motors Motor Concept

Airbus and LM Industries create mobility startup Neorizon; digital manufacturing

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OCTOBER 12, 2019

The Neorizon microfactory is intended to build products at unprecedented speeds through the combination of co-creation and cutting-edge technology. Every local and state government is faced with challenges such as rapid urbanization and congestion, inefficient and pollutive transport, and ever-changing and evolving technology.

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Industry Industrial Manufacturer North America

Volkswagen starts operation of $22M North American Battery Engineering Lab in Chattanooga

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JUNE 9, 2022

Volkswagen of America (VWoA) opened its Battery Engineering Lab (BEL) in Chattanooga, to test and optimize batteries for all electric vehicles in the American marketplace. billion commitment to boost its product portfolio, R&D, and manufacturing capabilities in the North American region.

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Engine Czech Republic Batteries Battery

Bosch Engineering presents modular assistance system for deep and open cast mining machinery

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AUGUST 27, 2023

Electronic assistance systems such as those from Bosch Engineering can help to alleviate this: when they identify persons or objects within the detection area around the vehicle, they issue corresponding warnings and show the exact position on the display, thus allowing the machine operator to keep a close eye on any blind spots.

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Engine Kits Connected Connect

Williams Advanced Engineering debuts ultra-high performance EV platform for hypercars; H2 variant under development

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) unveiled an ultra-high performance electric vehicle platform designed to accelerate the ambitions of hypercar manufacturers, from start-ups to OEMs. For OEMs, EVR accelerates route to market, with the entire engineering and assembly of the rolling chassis completed by WAE.

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Engine Hydrogen Design Battery

Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. Prophecy concept EV, unveiled in March 2020. of torque to variable road surfaces.

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Hyundai China Concept Auto

H2X engages with KTM Technologies to create lightweight vehicle origami chassis

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APRIL 14, 2022

Australia-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle manufacturer H2X has entered into a partnership with KTM Technologies to create a lightweight and inexpensive origami chassis. KTM Technologies will work with the H2X team to design and develop its vehicle chassis and construction programs.

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Vehicles Hydrogen Motorcycles Australia

Teijin joins AZL Partner Network for Lightweight Production Technology

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Teijin has joined the AZL Partner Network for Lightweight Production Technology , a cross-industry network for joint business development and technology development organized by service and engineering provider AZL Aachen GmbH and involving nine institutes and some 80 companies in the field of lightweight production.

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Czech Republic Production Carbon Fiber Portugal

Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Buick’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology made its debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Later this year, Buick will become the first brand in China officially to roll out the market-ready technology on a production vehicle, a Buick GL8. Past work on V2X in China.

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Buick China Vehicles GM

Toyota bZ Sport Crossover Concept and bZ FlexSpace Concept are presented at Auto Shanghai

EV Specifications

APRIL 17, 2023

Toyota unveiled a pair of new bZ series models at Auto Shanghai - the bZ Sport Crossover Concept and the bZ FlexSpace Concept. It is planned to be produced and sold by.

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Concept Toyota Auto BYD

Webinar: Innovative cooling concepts for enhanced power density in electric vehicles – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Together, they develop new cooling concepts that can improve power density, simplify manufacturing, and reduce system costs. In this webinar , we will explore the innovative concept of top-side cooling packages and how to use them in your designs. See the full session list for the Fall Virtual Conference on EV Engineering here.

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Concept Electric Vehicles Power Powered

Schaeffler to showcase electrification technologies at CES 2019

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DECEMBER 8, 2018

At CES 2019, Schaeffler will showcase exhibits extending from a hybrid module through to the 1,200-hp Schaeffler 4ePerformance concept. The compact P2 hybrid module fits between the IC engine and the transmission which makes it suitable for integration into existing vehicle concepts as well. marketplace.

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2019 Fully Electric Hybrid Concept

Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

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JULY 14, 2021

Volkswagen Group executives laid out the basics of the new Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, which will see the Group realign from being a from vehicle manufacturer to a leading, global software-driven mobility provider. Like the MEB today, the SSP will be open to other auto manufacturers. CARIAD and E3 2.0

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Manufacturer Auto Fleet Future

European EAGLE project to develop gasoline engine with 50% peak efficiency; Renault to manufacture prototype

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JUNE 15, 2017

European researchers have launched a new project to obtain a gasoline engine at least 20% more efficient than current engines and adapted for future electrified powertrains. EAGLE will tackle several challenges focusing on: Reducing engine thermal losses through a smart coating approach.

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Gasoline Engine Manufacturer France

SwRI engineers help develop post-refinery diesel treatment that overcomes soot/NOx tradeoff for cleaner burning fuel

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is helping a client develop a simple post-refinery treatment process that reduces exhaust emissions from diesel engines by overcoming the soot/nitrogen oxides (NO x ) reduction trade-off that has plagued engine researchers for decades.

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Cleaner Diesel Engine Fuel

Toyota developing prototype hydrogen combustion engine Corolla Cross H2 Concept road car

Jaguar Land Rover produces more than 1.5M Ingenium engines; adds new straight-six diesel MHEV to family; fuel cell concept coming

WinGD and HSD Engine collaborate to deliver methanol-fueled two-stroke engines

Conti CityPlus concept tire premieres at IAA Mobility

Lamborghini unveils Lanzador electric concept

BMW Group opens new Additive Manufacturing Campus

ClearFlame Engine Technologies raises $30M in Series B

BMW Group to lead €19.5M HyCET project consortium on hydrogen combustion engine trucks

MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

LiquidPiston awarded $9M contract from DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for compact efficient heavy-fueled rotary engine program

Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept features new YASA axial-flux motor, new battery concept

Cummins begins testing of hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

Renault Scénic Vision hydrogen hybrid concept offers 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional BEV

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils GR H2 Racing Concept at Le Mans 24 Hours

Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo e-bike and e-scooter

MAN Energy launches industry consortium to develop medium-speed, ammonia-fueled engine

Libertine awarded $3.6M to develop renewable-fueled free-piston-engine range extenders for battery electric trucks

Poseidon Marine H2 engages Avesta Consulting to deliver a proof of concept of diesel & hydrogen dual fuel maritime technology

From LEGO concept to autonomous battery-electric loader; Volvo CE unveils LX03 prototype

CoFlow Jet signs JOA with NASA to commercialize deflected slip-stream technology for eV/STOL

BMW unveils Concept i4 electric Gran Coupé; 600 km range

Airbus to test CFM open-fan engine on A380 testbed

Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

WAE Technologies (WAE) launches ultra-high performance hydrogen fuel cell electric architecture, EVRh

Siemens and EDAG intensify cooperation on additive manufacturing for automotive

IAV and Louisenthal develop new heating concept for EVs; increased range with SmartMesh foils

MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

Airbus and LM Industries create mobility startup Neorizon; digital manufacturing

Volkswagen starts operation of $22M North American Battery Engineering Lab in Chattanooga

Bosch Engineering presents modular assistance system for deep and open cast mining machinery

Williams Advanced Engineering debuts ultra-high performance EV platform for hypercars; H2 variant under development

Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

H2X engages with KTM Technologies to create lightweight vehicle origami chassis

Teijin joins AZL Partner Network for Lightweight Production Technology

Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

Toyota bZ Sport Crossover Concept and bZ FlexSpace Concept are presented at Auto Shanghai

Webinar: Innovative cooling concepts for enhanced power density in electric vehicles – Charged EVs

Schaeffler to showcase electrification technologies at CES 2019

Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

European EAGLE project to develop gasoline engine with 50% peak efficiency; Renault to manufacture prototype

SwRI engineers help develop post-refinery diesel treatment that overcomes soot/NOx tradeoff for cleaner burning fuel

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