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Cummins begins testing of hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

Cummins has begun testing a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine. Cummins is thrilled about the potential of the hydrogen engine to reduce emissions and provide power and performance for customers. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President of the Engine Segment. We are optimistic about bringing this solution to market.

Hydrogen

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

Green Car Congress

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.

International

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Yuchai ignites 16L hydrogen engine

Green Car Congress

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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Aquarius Engines unveils free-piston linear engine operating on 100% hydrogen

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

Israel-based Aquarius Engines unveiled a hydrogen-fueled version of its free-piston linear engine new hydrogen engine. The 10kg machine, based on the same technology as the original patented single-piston linear engine, operates exclusively on hydrogen.

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Cummins unveils 15L hydrogen engine

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2022

At the recent ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, Cummins debuted its 15-liter hydrogen engine. This engine is built on Cummins’ new fuel-agnostic platform, where below the head gasket each fuel type’s engine has largely similar components, and above the head gasket, each has different components for different fuel types.

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Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2022

Hyliion and Cummins are partnering to optimize the Cummins natural gas engine as the generator for the Hyliion Hypertruck ERX powertrain ( earlier post ). The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX is an electric range extender semi-truck powertrain solution using onboard power generation to recharge the batteries.

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Taylor Machine Works and Cummins to integrate hydrogen engines into Taylor lift trucks and container handlers

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2023

liter and 15-liter hydrogen engines into the Taylor product line. This collaboration will help realize the decarbonization goals of industrial steel, wood products, concrete, oil and gas, and port operations markets. 15-liter hydrogen engine Taylor is working to develop low and zero-carbon solutions across its entire product line.

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Cummins to introduce 15-liter natural gas engine for North America; basis for hydrogen engine under development

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2021

will bring to market a 15-liter natural gas engine for heavy-duty trucks. The 15-liter natural gas engine is an important part of Cummins strategy for its path to zero emissions. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President, Engine Business, Cummins. Cummins Inc.

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JCB unveils hydrogen engine at Conexpo

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2023

inline-four hydrogen combustion engine (448 ABH2)—the company’s zero-carbon emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment—at the Conexpo 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). JCB has also installed one of the hydrogen engines into a 7.5

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Westport Fuel Systems unveils H2 HPDI fuel system for internal combustion engines for heavy-duty truck applications

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2022

Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology ( earlier post ) enables heavy-duty trucks to operate on bio-methane (renewable natural gas) and natural gas with the same power, torque, efficiency, and performance as diesel engines—with even better results running on hydrogen—all while meeting global emissions regulations.

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GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

As much as skeptics insist that the internal combustion engine (ICE) is dead and hydrogen is a non-starter, it appears that significant research and development is being conducted into the technology across geographies. These engines offer zero vehicular emissions, quick charging, and better ranges. China Yuchai.

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Hydrogen China Engine Commercial

Westport Fuel Systems successfully completes initial startup and testing on hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine; H2-HPDI

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2021

Westport Fuel Systems announced the successful startup and initial trials of a heavy-duty internal combustion engine running on hydrogen fuel, using its patented and proprietary High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) 2.0 —,” said Scott Baker, Westport Fuel Systems’ Vice President of Engineering. Earlier post.).

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Cummins beginning development of medium-duty and heavy-duty hydrogen combustion engines; H2-ICE program

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Cummins announced that its hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) program is beginning development of a medium-duty 6.7-liter liter and a heavy-duty 15-liter engine. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President, Engine Business, Cummins Inc. The development of the 6.7-liter

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BMW Vows To Keep a Gas Engine In the Next-Generation M3

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Many automakers have softened their once-aggressive electrification plans, but that hasn’t stopped several of them from backing off development of their thirstiest internal combustion engines. that the next-generation M3 performance car would retain a gas option alongside the expected electric model.

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Reaction Engines and Rolls-Royce partner on high-speed aircraft systems; hybrid-electric systems

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2020

Reaction Engines Ltd and Rolls-Royce plc announced a new strategic partnership agreement to develop high-speed aircraft propulsion systems and explore applications for Reaction Engines’ thermal management technology within civil and defence aerospace gas turbine engines and hybrid-electric systems.

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Nissan says no more ICE funding amid Toyota, other rivals’ new engine commitment

Electrek

JUNE 3, 2024

Although several other Japanese automakers recently teamed up to develop new internal combustion engines (ICE), Nissan is standing by its commitment. Nissan said it will not invest in new gas or diesel-powered engines as the brand moves toward an electric future.

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

Green Car Congress

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. —Patrik Soltic.

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EIA: natural gas-fired reciprocating engines are being deployed more to balance renewables

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Source: US Energy Information Administration, Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory, January 2019. Other includes landfill gas, biomass, and other gas. Based on data in EIA’s Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory, reciprocating engines accounted for 1% of the total natural gas-fired power fleet.

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SAKOR announces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2023

As part of the global effort to reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, regulators are developing energy efficiency standards for the billions of small, medium, and large electric motors used around the world.

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VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2018

GTI1 has been named International Engine of the Year 2018 in its category. The 85 kW / 115 PS gasoline-fired engine is the first of its kind to be combined with a four-way catalytic converter and installed in the up! GTI—available since spring this year—is the latest addition to the EA211 range of engines.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices. Anticipated driving patterns.

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

Green Car Congress

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. MAN Energy Solutions has begun the ‘AmmoniaMot’ project.

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DEUTZ presents all-electric 360V drive system for off-highway sector; hydrogen engine

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

DEUTZ combines diesel, gas, hybrid, electric and hydrogen technologies to create optimal solution for every customer. The DEUTZ Advanced Configurator is a modular product design toolbox that enables DEUTZ to design tailored drive systems using diesel, gas, hybrid, electric and hydrogen technologies. The new DEUTZ D 1.2

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Hydrogen All-Electric Engine Las Vegas

Neste testing renewable gasoline in Sweden for possible commercialization internationally

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2021

The final phase will complete commercial tests of the fuel, thereby enabling significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline and hybrid cars. The EU recently increased its target for the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2022

Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions versus vehicle mileage for (a) internal combustion engine and battery electric sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, and (b) hybrid electric and battery electric sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. —Woody et al.

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SAKOR introduces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2021

a leading provider of high-performance dynamometer systems, has developed a series of dynamometer systems for customers required to test and verify the level of efficiency of electric motors in accordance with a variety of national and international standards, including IEC 60034-2-1; IEEE 112B; and Canadian standard C390-93.

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

Green Car Congress

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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Insight into benzene formation could help development of cleaner combustion engines

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2021

That insight could also help the car industry make cleaner combustion engines. The industrial processes behind crude oil refineries and the inner-workings of gas-powered combustion engines can emit PAHs, which can form into toxic air pollutants such as soot. Zhao et al. This work was supported by the DOE Office of Science.

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Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Baua Electric

MAY 1, 2024

For gas motorcycle riders, a scorching hot planet isn’t the only immediate source of discomfort outside. The benefit of riding electric is two-fold… The cold hard truth: electric motorbikes are the future First, and I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but electric motorcycles are clearly the future.

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Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group will collaborate with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) jointly to research and develop an advanced fuel for an ultra lean-burn, spark-ignition engine that aims to lower the overall carbon dioxide emissions of a vehicle.

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Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas cars in extreme cold

Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas-powered cars in the extreme cold, according to a road assistance service in Norway. Electric vehicles often get bad press about their performance in the cold. In Norway, almost 1 in 4 cars on the road is electric, which makes it easy to adjust per capita.

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Mazda to develop BEV and EREV with rotary engine range extender

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Mazda said that overall, it will deploy compact, lightweight electrification technologies while further refining the internal combustion engine. Mazda will deploy some form of electrification in all production vehicles by 2030. Mazda will deploy some form of electrification in all production vehicles by 2030.

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Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2023

are electric, and the remainder are gasoline or other fuels. are powered by diesel, gasoline (22.9%), compressed natural gas (0.46%), other (ethanol, fuel cell, LNG, propane, 0.85%) and electric (0.09%). There are 125 times more new generation advanced diesel trucks on the road in California than electric trucks.

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Electric School Buses In Oakland With Bidirectional Chargers Will Both Save & Make Money

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 26, 2024

Why have Pacific Gas & Electric and Zum deployed the largest electric school bus fleet in the US alongside the Oakland Unified School District? Electric school buses make education more accessible and equitable.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a system that’s more compact, and more efficient than before. Engine speed is synchronized with vehicle speed, yielding effortless and quiet acceleration.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota

Dodge Might Not Drop Internal Combustion for Next-Gen Charger After All

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

Though a Dodge spokesperson confirmed that internal combustion would not be a part of the next Charger lineup in a 2022 conversation with Motor1 , a new report from& Mopar Insiders claims that the next-gen car will get the Hurricane inline-six alongside the electric Charger Daytona.

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Westport and Scania preliminary testing shows H? HPDI delivers peak BTE of 51.5% at mid-load

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Westport Fuel Systems and Scania AB announced preliminary engine test results of Westport’s H? Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology enables heavy-duty trucks to operate on natural gas with the same power, torque, efficiency, and performance as diesel engines. Hydrogen use in an internal combustion engine with the H?

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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2021

The results show there is no realistic pathway to full decarbonization of internal combustion engine vehicles, and that only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways.

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Nissan is Done Investing in New Gas Engines

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 3, 2024

Nissan is bucking the trend of automakers hanging onto combustion engines for as long as possible. Speaking with the Australian magazine Drive , a company executive said its future lies in electrification and noted that it would not invest in new internal combustion powertrain technologies.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV).

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Aemetis selects Worley to provide engineering for ‘Carbon Zero 1’ renewable jet and diesel production plant

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2021

Aemetis awarded an engineering services contract to Worley for the Aemetis ‘Carbon Zero’ renewable jet and diesel plant in Riverbank, California. Worley is providing engineering to implement the Axens North America renewable jet and diesel technology at the Riverbank site. Earlier post.) —Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis.

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EPA official: the future of the internal combustion engine is bright and clear

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Even while projecting to the future and talking about batteries and electric vehicles, he said, “ when you look at our actual analysis and you look to our projections for the future, 95% or more of the vehicles, all of the heavy-duty vehicles in our analysis are relying on IC engines. should not discount novel engine designs.

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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

Teslarati

JANUARY 14, 2024

Toyota has had a long history of speaking out against an all-out transition to electric vehicles (EVs), continually pointing to hydrogen technology and continued gas vehicle production as important pieces of the puzzle. So, let us refine engine technology.” Should we not all have enthusiasm for cars as we take on the challenge.”

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DARPA awards additional $2.5M to LiquidPiston for development of 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2018

to LiquidPiston for development of 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype. an advanced internal combustion engine technology company, an additional $2.5 million to continue development of its 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype, bringing DARPA’s total funding of the engine technology to $6M. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Engine 2018 Connecticut

Cummins begins testing of hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine

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

Yuchai ignites 16L hydrogen engine

Aquarius Engines unveils free-piston linear engine operating on 100% hydrogen

Cummins unveils 15L hydrogen engine

Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

Taylor Machine Works and Cummins to integrate hydrogen engines into Taylor lift trucks and container handlers

Cummins to introduce 15-liter natural gas engine for North America; basis for hydrogen engine under development

JCB unveils hydrogen engine at Conexpo

Westport Fuel Systems unveils H2 HPDI fuel system for internal combustion engines for heavy-duty truck applications

GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

Westport Fuel Systems successfully completes initial startup and testing on hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine; H2-HPDI

Cummins beginning development of medium-duty and heavy-duty hydrogen combustion engines; H2-ICE program

BMW Vows To Keep a Gas Engine In the Next-Generation M3

Reaction Engines and Rolls-Royce partner on high-speed aircraft systems; hybrid-electric systems

Nissan says no more ICE funding amid Toyota, other rivals’ new engine commitment

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

EIA: natural gas-fired reciprocating engines are being deployed more to balance renewables

SAKOR announces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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

DEUTZ presents all-electric 360V drive system for off-highway sector; hydrogen engine

Neste testing renewable gasoline in Sweden for possible commercialization internationally

Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

SAKOR introduces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

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

Insight into benzene formation could help development of cleaner combustion engines

Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas cars in extreme cold

Mazda to develop BEV and EREV with rotary engine range extender

Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

Electric School Buses In Oakland With Bidirectional Chargers Will Both Save & Make Money

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Dodge Might Not Drop Internal Combustion for Next-Gen Charger After All

Westport and Scania preliminary testing shows H? HPDI delivers peak BTE of 51.5% at mid-load

ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

Nissan is Done Investing in New Gas Engines

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Aemetis selects Worley to provide engineering for ‘Carbon Zero 1’ renewable jet and diesel production plant

EPA official: the future of the internal combustion engine is bright and clear

Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

DARPA awards additional $2.5M to LiquidPiston for development of 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype

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