Engine, Exhaust and Technology

Purem by Eberspaecher introduces efficient exhaust technology for hydrogen engines

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MAY 25, 2022

Purem by Eberspaecher is introducing efficient exhaust technology for hydrogen engines. At the Hannover Messe, the company will be presenting its H 2 -ICE exhaust system for the first time. The H 2 -ICE exhaust system for hydrogen engines from Purem by Eberspaecher.

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SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

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MAY 27, 2020

Southwest Research Institute engineers have developed the next generation of clean diesel engine technology to reduce hazardous nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and carbon dioxide emissions while minimizing fuel consumption. SwRI developed the technology for the California Air Resources Board (CARB). g/hp-hr NO x emissions).

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Mercedes-AMG, Garrett developing 48V electric exhaust gas turbocharger

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JUNE 18, 2020

An electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which in future will be used for the first time in a series production model, is already in the final stages of development. This electronically-controlled electric motor drives the compressor wheel before this accepts the exhaust gas flow.

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Exhaust and aftertreatment on the Achates ULNOx heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

opposed-piston (OP) heavy-duty diesel engine achieved Ultralow NO x (ULNO x ) performance results. A key element of the achievement is the low engine-out NO x from the opposed-piston engine, which reduced the requirements for the aftertreatment system (ATS). Earlier post.)

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WinGD and HHI-EMD extend collaboration to develop sustainable two-stroke engine technology

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Marine engine designer and power system integrator WinGD and engine builder Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) will strengthen their collaboration by partnering to develop environmentally sustainable two-stroke engine technology. development. development. The X82DF-2.0

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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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APRIL 7, 2022

Following two variants with V8 engines, Mercedes-AMG is presenting the entry-level SL 43 version of its newly developed roadster icon. The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies partners with Alto Ingredients to demo ethanol-fueled MCCI in heavy-duty diesels; high efficiency, low emissions

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MAY 18, 2021

Startup ClearFlame Engine Technologies announced a partnership with Alto Ingredients, a leading producer of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients, to conduct pilot demonstrations of ClearFlame’s solution for diesel engines using low-cost ethanol in Class 8 trucks.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies secures $17M in Series A financing

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

ClearFlame Engine Technologies , a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), has secured $17 million in Series A financing, which will enable commercialization of the company’s innovative engine technology for the long-haul trucking, agriculture and power generation sectors.

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MAN Engines showcasing D3876 diesel engine for EU Stage V locomotives without exhaust after-treatment systems

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

At InnoTrans 2018, the International Trade Fair for Transport Technology, MAN Engines is exhibiting the D3876 LE63x for locomotives, which produces 471 kW (632 hp) at 1,800 rpm. The MAN D3876 LE63x meets EU Stage V for locomotives without the need for exhaust after-treatment systems. Modular EATS.

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Vitesco Technologies wins major order for electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters in 48V MHEVs

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MARCH 15, 2020

Vitesco Technologies, formerly (until September 2019) the Continental Powertrain Division, has won a major contract from an European vehicle manufacturer for the supply of innovative electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters. —Klaus Hau, head of the Sensing & Actuation business unit at Vitesco Technologies.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies completes on-road demo of Class 8 truck with Cummins X15 running E98 ethanol

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), successfully completed an on-road demonstration of its proprietary technology that enables a heavy-duty truck diesel engine to operate on low-carbon and carbon-negative fuels, including 100% renewable plant-based fuels.

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Yuchai ignites 16L hydrogen engine

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JULY 3, 2022

The Yuchai YCK16H hydrogen-fueled engine was successfully ignited in Yulin, Guangxi. The engine, with a displacement of 15.93 liters and a maximum horsepower of 560 hp, is the largest hydrogen-fueled engine with the largest displacement and horsepower in China.

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HyMethShip seeks to fuel ship engines with hydrogen from methanol

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JULY 2, 2022

The EU-funded HyMethShip project developed a system that innovatively combined a membrane reactor, a CO 2 capture system, a storage system for CO 2 and methanol as well as a hydrogen-fueled combustion engine to power ships. The bottom part shows how hydrogen for the engine is obtained from methanol in the reactor (blue arrow).

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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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MAY 23, 2023

liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. This technology is a direct derivative of the development successfully used by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. The combustion engine responds even more spontaneously to accelerator pedal input, while the overall driving experience is more dynamic.

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Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Empa, together with FPT Motorenforschung AG Arbon, Politechnico di Milano, lubricant manufacturer Motorex and other partners, is exporing the use of DME as a fuel for heavy-duty engines. A DME test engine has been in operation on a dynamometer in Empa’s Automotive Powertrains Technologies Laboratory. Image: Empa.

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

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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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Optimized heavy-duty CI engine fueled with DME delivers diesel performance, significantly reduces engine-out emissions

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AUGUST 14, 2023

A team from Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology and FPT Motorenforschung reports in an open-access paper in the journal Fuel on the performance and emission characteristics of an 11-liter heavy-duty compression ignition engine which was optimized specifically for DME (dimethyl ether) combustion.

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Cummins B6.7 Performance Series engine now features stop-start capability

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MAY 5, 2021

This feature also delivers the sociability benefits that contractors are looking for by reducing on-site noise and exhaust emissions. Specially developed bearings in the engine, along with upgrades to the flywheel ring gear and starter motor, support long life and reliable performance with frequent starts. Cummins Inc.

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Rolls-Royce successfully tests 12-cylinder mtu engine with pure hydrogen

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Rolls-Royce has conducted successful tests of a 12-cylinder gas variant of the mtu Series 4000 L64 engine running on 100% hydrogen fuel. For several months, the mtu gas engine has been undergoing bench testing and continuous improvement in terms of efficiency, performance, emissions and combustion using 100% hydrogen as fuel.

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BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

BYD launched its DM-i hybrid technology alongside the official announcement of the high efficiency version of the 1.5L Xiaoyun engine, which is dedicated for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). plug-in hybrid engine is specifically built for the DM-i hybrid technology. Among these, the path for PHEVs shows immense potential.

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MAN ES reports Tier III exhaust-after-treatment orders for low-speed engines pass 1,000

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

MAN Energy Solutions’ Two-Stroke Business has surpassed 1,000 orders for secondary-measure, Tier III-compliant, emission-reduction technology for its portfolio of MAN B&W-branded, low-speed ship engines. MAN SCR system for 2-stroke engines. Currently, almost half of all orders have entered active service. MAN EGR system.

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Crowley completes first US design for fully electric tug with autonomous technology

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APRIL 20, 2021

Crowley Engineering Services has completed the design of the first fully electric US tugboat with autonomous technology. The fully modular batteries allow for upgrades as electric technology changes. The platform design can be adjusted for alternate power capacities suitable for a standard hybrid framework if desired.

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ORNL team achieves diesel-like efficiency with SI engine

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APRIL 9, 2021

A team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has achieved diesel-like efficiency in a single-cylinder spark-ignition (SI) research engine while maintaining compatibility with stoichiometric 3-way catalyst (TWC) systems. A paper on their work is published in the International Journal of Engine Research. Splitter et al.

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MAN Engines puts first dual-fuel hydrogen-powered engines for workboats into operation

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JUNE 17, 2022

MAN Engines recently put its first two dual-fuel hydrogen-powered engines for work boats into serial operation. The engines are twelve-cylinder diesel engines of type MAN D2862 LE448, each with an output of 749 kW (1019 hp) at 2100 rpm. —Werner Kübler, Head of Development at MAN Engines. Hydrocat engine room.

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Japan, China researchers develop plasma-assisted MnO2 filter that produces zero-NO2, -SO2 diesel exhaust

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MARCH 8, 2019

This research, published in the journal Separation and Purification Technology , shows that ozone can be used to remove not only SO x but also NO x from fossil fuel combustion exhaust streams. In this study, to improve absorption performance of SO 2 and NO 2 , we added ozone in exhaust gas. 2018.12.077. 2018.12.077.

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Volkswagen continues to optimize its EA888 workhorse engine; fourth evolution in 2022 Golf GTI and R

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Volkswagen has continued to evolve its small displacement turbocharging technology with each new engine generation. In 2022, the fourth evolution of the EA888 pushes state-of-the-art turbocharged engine design further still; it is one of the most advanced Volkswagen engines ever built. 1 for the Golf R and 9.6:1

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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.

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

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JANUARY 28, 2021

Achates Power was recently awarded a $5-million contract from the US Army to expand the family of opposed-piston engines for military vehicles. The project, awarded in late-2020, builds upon the success of the Advanced Combat Engine (ACE). to develop the Advanced Combat Engine for the US Army. Earlier post.) —John S.

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Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

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JULY 22, 2021

By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and zero carbon technologies. The engines are used in a wide variety of applications, for example, in energy supply, commercial shipping, heavy land vehicles, passenger trains and in yachts.

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BorgWarner Exhaust Heat Recovery System for hybrids can improve fuel economy by up to 8.5%

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JULY 31, 2018

Developed for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), BorgWarner’s innovative Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS) can improve fuel economy by up to 8.5% Our EHRS minimizes engine heat up time, helping automakers around the globe meet new and more stringent regulations.

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Hyundai Motor Group unveils CVVD engine technology; +4% performance, +5% fuel economy, -12% emissions

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JULY 3, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group has developed the first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology to feature in future Hyundai and Kia vehicles. T-GDi—the first engine to feature the technology. CVVD optimizes both engine performance and fuel efficiency while reducing emissions. T-GDi engine.

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UK expert group focuses attention on non-exhaust emissions from road traffic as regulatory concern

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JULY 14, 2019

A new report released by the Air Quality Expert Group ( AQEG ) in the UK recommends as an immediate priority that non-exhaust emissions (NEE) are recognized as a source of ambient concentrations of airborne PM, even for vehicles with zero exhaust emissions of particles. —“Non-Exhaust Emissions from Road Traffic”.

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ExxonMobil, FuelCell Energy expand agreement to optimize carbonate fuel cell technology for large-scale carbon capture

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NOVEMBER 10, 2019

signed a new, two-year expanded joint-development agreement to further enhance carbonate fuel cell technology for the purpose of capturing carbon dioxide from industrial facilities. FuelCell Energy’s proprietary technology uses carbonate fuel cells to efficiently capture and concentrate carbon dioxide streams from large industrial sources.

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Volkswagen 2.0 TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

Volkswagen continues to refine its most important diesel engine, the 2.0-liter With SCR twin dosing technology in the exhaust gas system, the diesel unit now undercuts the Euro 6d emission standard limits while also running quietly and smoothly, according to the company. As previously, the 2.0 This has a volume of 3.4

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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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Volkswagen introducing new twin-dosing SCR technology across 2.0L Evo diesel lineup; reduces NOx ~80% more

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AUGUST 30, 2019

Since 2018, Volkswagen has used only SCR exhaust gas treatment systems with its diesel engines. SCR (selective catalytic reduction) technology significantly reduces nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas. Volkswagen will now gradually introduce the new technology to all models with 2.0 TDI Evo engines.

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New exhaust catalyst features thermal durability and high reactivity at low operating temperatures

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MARCH 26, 2019

Catalytic converters have been used in the US since the 1970s as a way to clean up pollutants from vehicle exhaust. As cars have become more fuel-efficient, however, they use less energy and the temperature of the exhaust gases is lower, which makes it harder to clean up the pollutants. —Yong Wang.

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Korean team develops 2L-class direct-injection hydrogen-fueled engine

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The joint research team of KIMM and HMC injected hydrogen directly into the combustion chamber of the engine of an existing HMC hybrid vehicle, with a pressure of more than 30 bar.

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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.

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First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

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MARCH 10, 2023

HJSC) have respectively ordered seven and two MAN B&W G80ME-LGIM dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of 9 × 9,000 TEU container vessels for HMM Co., The G80 engines will, upon delivery, be connectivity-ready and prepared for digital services such as PrimeServ Assist. Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co.

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Toyota Central R&D developing free-piston engine linear generator; envisioning multi-FPEG units for electric drive vehicles

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APRIL 22, 2014

is developing a prototype 10 kW Free Piston Engine Linear Generator (FPEG) featuring a thin and compact build, high efficiency and high fuel flexibility. The key technologies to deliver stable continuous operation of an FPEG are lubricating, cooling, and control logic. Click to enlarge. A team at Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc.

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Mazda introduces series-hybrid plug-in version of MX-30 EV, with rotary engine genset

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JANUARY 14, 2023

The Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV, a plug-in series hybrid model that uses a rotary engine as a generator, made its world premiere at the Brussels Motor Show. Mazda chose to use a rotary engine to power this generator, taking advantage of a rotary engine’s unique ability to produce the required output with a small power unit.

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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 Libertine says that free-piston range-extender engines can offer the efficiency of fuel cells, the durability of conventional engines and achieve carbon reductions using renewable fuels.

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. —Reitz et al.

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Purem by Eberspaecher introduces efficient exhaust technology for hydrogen engines

SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

Mercedes-AMG, Garrett developing 48V electric exhaust gas turbocharger

Exhaust and aftertreatment on the Achates ULNOx heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel

WinGD and HHI-EMD extend collaboration to develop sustainable two-stroke engine technology

Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

ClearFlame Engine Technologies partners with Alto Ingredients to demo ethanol-fueled MCCI in heavy-duty diesels; high efficiency, low emissions

ClearFlame Engine Technologies secures $17M in Series A financing

MAN Engines showcasing D3876 diesel engine for EU Stage V locomotives without exhaust after-treatment systems

Vitesco Technologies wins major order for electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters in 48V MHEVs

ClearFlame Engine Technologies completes on-road demo of Class 8 truck with Cummins X15 running E98 ethanol

Yuchai ignites 16L hydrogen engine

HyMethShip seeks to fuel ship engines with hydrogen from methanol

New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

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

Optimized heavy-duty CI engine fueled with DME delivers diesel performance, significantly reduces engine-out emissions

Cummins B6.7 Performance Series engine now features stop-start capability

Rolls-Royce successfully tests 12-cylinder mtu engine with pure hydrogen

BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

MAN ES reports Tier III exhaust-after-treatment orders for low-speed engines pass 1,000

Crowley completes first US design for fully electric tug with autonomous technology

ORNL team achieves diesel-like efficiency with SI engine

MAN Engines puts first dual-fuel hydrogen-powered engines for workboats into operation

Japan, China researchers develop plasma-assisted MnO2 filter that produces zero-NO2, -SO2 diesel exhaust

Volkswagen continues to optimize its EA888 workhorse engine; fourth evolution in 2022 Golf GTI and R

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

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

Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

BorgWarner Exhaust Heat Recovery System for hybrids can improve fuel economy by up to 8.5%

Hyundai Motor Group unveils CVVD engine technology; +4% performance, +5% fuel economy, -12% emissions

UK expert group focuses attention on non-exhaust emissions from road traffic as regulatory concern

ExxonMobil, FuelCell Energy expand agreement to optimize carbonate fuel cell technology for large-scale carbon capture

Volkswagen 2.0 TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing

Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Volkswagen introducing new twin-dosing SCR technology across 2.0L Evo diesel lineup; reduces NOx ~80% more

New exhaust catalyst features thermal durability and high reactivity at low operating temperatures

Korean team develops 2L-class direct-injection hydrogen-fueled engine

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

First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

Toyota Central R&D developing free-piston engine linear generator; envisioning multi-FPEG units for electric drive vehicles

Mazda introduces series-hybrid plug-in version of MX-30 EV, with rotary engine genset

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

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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