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

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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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SwRI’s single-cylinder engines available for combustion research; light-, medium- and heavy-duty applications

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has designed and manufactured two advanced single-cylinder engines for combustion research and development. SwRI engineers have designed a highly versatile single-cylinder research engine platform for advanced combustion research. Image courtesy SwRI. Click to enlarge.

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EU-funded project develops diesel engine for light helicopters

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EU-funded scientists developed a novel 320 kW (429 hp) diesel engine for light helicopters as an alternative to conventional turboshaft engines. The technology demonstrated substantial reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. The engine weight is the crux of the project. —DELILAH final report.

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Westport Acquires OMVL of Italy and 100% of Juniper Engines for 19M; Launching a Light-Duty Automotive Strategy for Alternative Fuel Engines

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has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of OMVL SpA and OMVL’s 51% share of Juniper Engines Inc. Ian Scott, President of Juniper Engines, will manage the combined companies while Maurizio Grando, Managing Director of OMVL, will continue to manage the Italian operations. In 2009, Juniper Engines introduced its new 2.0-liter

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Federal-Mogul Powertrain to launch first valve rotator for downspeeded light vehicle engines

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At this year’s IAA in Frankfurt, Federal-Mogul Powertrain will launch a new, smaller version of its proven Rotocap valve rotator, the first such for 4 valve per cylinder light vehicle engines. Today’s non-clamping cotters used in light vehicles allow free rotation of the valve, transmitting spring loads via beads and grooves.

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Ozinga Energy and Ingevity to field adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel pickup

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Under controlled depressurization, these molecules release and exit the storage system in response to the demand of the vehicle’s engine. Ingevity is the industry leader in adsorbent-based, on-board evaporative emissions control for gasoline fueled vehicles. V8 with CNG prep kit, set up for bi-fuel (gasoline/natural gas) operation.

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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems—i.e., systems that alter a conventionally-fueled vehicle or engine to enable it to run on an alternative fuel. Overview of Program Elements. Demonstration. Notification.