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

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Each piston bank operates independently of the other but is housed within the same engine block and has separate lubrication systems. The Eco-Motive H-motor—basically two separate engines housed within the same engine block—can be powered by either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), at the driver’s decision.

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

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Topics addressed include: advanced batteries (including manufacturing processes) and electric drive R&D; Lightweight materials; Advanced combustion engine and enabling technologies R&D; and Fuels technologies (dedicated or dual-fuel natural gas engine technologies). Specific Power. Power Density. kilowatt (kW).

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Experts view on future transportation fuels

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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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Eastern Pacific Shipping, OCI & MAN partner to develop methanol & ammonia as marine fuels; retrofits and newbuilds

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EPS said that the partnership is an example of different industry players with aligned values coming together to lower greenhouse gas emissions. MAN’s methanol-fueled ME-LGIM engine inherits well-known aspects and features of the standard MAN B&W two-stroke diesel engine. —Cyril Ducau, EPS CEO.

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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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million from the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program ( earlier post ) to complete its prototype development of a new gasoline-fueled wave disc engine and electricity generator that promises to be five times more efficient than traditional auto engines in electricity production, 20% lighter, and 30% cheaper to manufacture.

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Libertine FPE builds demo prototype of linear free piston generator

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For engine designers accustomed to the inefficiencies associated with piston motion that is constrained by a crankshaft, it requires a fundamental shift in mind-set to appreciate the possibilities offered. Concept Engines Engines' —Sam Cockerill.

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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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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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