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

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The engine was invented by Herns Louis, veteran of more than 30 years in the parts manufacturing industry ranging from automotive to aerospace, specializing in computerized parts machining. The technology can be easily adapted to existing engines, making the implementation very cost effective.

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Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

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Bosch’s 15-inch monitor has two variants, one in landscape mode as a dashboard solution and another in portrait mode as part of a mirror camera system that can replace side mirrors and improve vehicle efficiency by reducing drag. Powertrain concepts. The Bosch Central Gateway (CGW) enables secure connectivity in commercial vehicles.

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ECONAMIQ: Flexible over-expansion with cylinder deactivation can reduce ICE fuel consumption by up to 20%

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The new ECONAMIQ technology builds on existing concepts such as cylinder deactivation and variable valve timing with a unique patented combination of routing gasses for increased system efficiency. The company presented its first results at the annual ASME ICEF (Internal Combustion Engine Fall) conference in Chicago.

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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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The WDG also can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 95 percent in comparison to modern internal combustion vehicle engines. The Wave Disc Engine. The wave disc engine is a new implementation of wave rotor technology (also called Pressure Wave Machines or Pressure Exchangers). Norbert Müller. Hîrceagã, M.,

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Shell develops new concept synthetic lubricant for engines; up to 6.5% fuel economy benefit on urban cycle

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A collaboration between research teams at Shell and Gordon Murray Design (GMD) recently led to the development of an innovative concept engine lubricant capable of achieving a 6.5% 25 city car as the test bed, Shell engineers formulated an ultra low viscosity 0W-10 motor oil. benefit on a combined cycle. Using GMD’s new T.25

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Concept: AET Reaches Final Development Stage of OX2 Barrel Engine

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liter engine that is 17 inches in diameter with a length of 13 inches and a total weight of 200 pounds (91 kg) in normally aspirated form. The compact engine weighs 75% less than and is half the size of traditional internal combustion engines. Tags: Concept Engines. The current OX2 is a 4-stroke, 1.1-liter

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UK LowCVP Launches ‘Technology Challenge’ to Accelerate Low Carbon Vehicle Innovation; Libralato Engines First Registrant

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The Libralato engine is a rotary engine comprising two interlaced circular chambers of slightly different diameters. The Libralato engine has only four moving parts which perform the four phases in every revolution of the engine. The rotors do not rely on casing contact for their location as in Wankel engines.

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