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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.

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International Engine Exhaust Emissions

California “gasoline superuser” bill advances; focusing ZEV incentives on reducing gasoline use

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APRIL 20, 2022

By shifting the biggest gasoline users into ZEVs first, AB 2816 also reduces the total number of ZEVs that would be needed to reach the state’s near-term target of cutting light-duty vehicle emissions in half by 2030. California’s biggest gasoline users currently are on track to be the last people to switch to ZEVs.

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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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JANUARY 18, 2018

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Achates Power and new development parter Aramco Services ( earlier post ) showcased a Ford F-150 fitted with a 3-cylinder, 2.7-liter liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. The OP engine produces 270 hp and 480 lb-ft (651 N·m).

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F-150 Gasoline MPG Engine

Achates Power and Aramco Services Company partner on opposed-piston engine projects; Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI)

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JANUARY 15, 2018

and Saudi Aramco’s US-based subsidiary Aramco Services Company (ASC) have signed a joint development agreement providing the framework for the two companies to work together on a series of Opposed-Piston (OP) Engine projects, which will speed the development of new efficient, low-emissions powertrain choices. Achates Power, Inc.

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DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

The vehicle manufacturing cycle includes impacts of raw material extraction, vehicle parts production, assembly, as well as its disposal and related materials recycling processes.

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LiquidPiston unveils 70cc rotary gasoline engine prototype embodying HEHC; power dense, low-vibration

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

LiquidPiston X1 engine features three separate combustion chambers creating 3 power strokes per revolution for high power density. Dr. Alexander Shkolnik, President and Co-Founder of LiquidPiston, is presenting the engine in a paper at the SAE International/JSAE 2014 Small Engine Technology?Conference Source: LPI.

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Gasoline Engine Power Powered

PSA Group outlines powertrain production strategy: gasoline PHEVs, EVs and next-gen diesel and gasoline engines

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MAY 25, 2016

As part of the energy transition process and in line with the technological offensive spelled out in its Push to Pass strategic plan ( earlier post ), PSA Group will focus on diversifying its offerings with plug-in hybrid gasoline systems and next-generation electric powertrains. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

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JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). —Opel’s Managing Director Engineering, Christian Müller. Restraint systems.

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NREL study finds high-pressure hydrogen pipeline system could potentially make hydrogen cost-competitive with gasoline

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JANUARY 10, 2020

A new study by a team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) concludes that a high-pressure, scalable, intra-city hydrogen pipeline system could improve the economics and logistics of hydrogen delivery, making it potentially cost-competitive with gasoline. kg—approximately equivalent to a gasoline cost of $2.7/gal

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

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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%). Nationwide, for every electric commercial truck on the road, there are nearly 1,100 powered by internal combustion engines.

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Ensyn granted EPA Part 79 approval for renewable gasoline

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NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Ensyn ( earlier post ) has been granted a key regulatory approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its renewable gasoline product, RFGasoline. This approval, pursuant to Title 40 CFR Part 79 promulgated under the Clean Air Act, is required for the sale of RFGasoline into US commerce. Earlier post.).

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Gasoline Renewable Grant Parts

Volkswagen Taos SUV to use new version of the turbocharged EA211 engine that powers Jetta

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Volkswagen announced that the Taos compact SUV, which slots into the lineup below the Tiguan, will feature a new version of the EA211 turbocharged four-cylinder engine that currently powers the Jetta sedan. Making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, the new engine increases in size from 1.4 Taos teaser image. inches overall.

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SUV Engine Fuel Economy Power

KAIST/Hyundai team explores effects of water direct injection on gasoline engine under high load

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Advanced Gasoline Engine Development Team at Hyundai Motor Company report on the effects of water direct injection on a gasoline engine under high-load conditions in a paper in the International Journal of Engine Research.

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Aeristech introduces new 20 kW motor for internal combustion and fuel cell compressor applications

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JANUARY 14, 2020

The applications for Aeristech’s new 20kW motor include traditional internal combustion and fuel cell passenger and commercial vehicles with stacks of up to and more than 100kW, industrial, aerospace and marine. As an early adopter of Aeristech technology, MAHLE was invited to take part in the launch of the new compressor.

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IHS: continued legislative focus on pollutants to drive sensor market for internal combustion engines

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JULY 24, 2014

The global market for sensors used in internal combustion engines (ICE) is on the road of steady growth for the next few years, propelled by increasing utilization in engine management and exhaust aftertreatment, according to a new report from IHS Technology. IHS projects that sensor shipments for ICEs will top 1.34

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Pollution Engine International Market

Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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AUGUST 8, 2017

As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance.

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine.

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Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

gCO 2 e/MJ as the CO2e values for 100% fossil diesel and gasoline, respectively. In parallel with the ramp-up of e-mobility, they are an effective lever for significantly reducing CO 2 emissions in existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. gCO 2 e/MJ and 93.3

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Germany Fuel Carbon Gasoline

2013 SAE International High Octane Fuels Symposium (HOF): the potential for high octane fuels (Part 1)

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JANUARY 31, 2013

The 2013 SAE International High Octane Fuels Symposium (HOFS) this week in Washington, DC, explored the pros and the cons of high octane fuels, with a particular focus on using ethanol as the source of the octane improvement. Octane itself is a C 8 hydrocarbon with 18 structural isomers, and is a component of gasoline.

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Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their existing combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business in order to establish a new global supplier that will seek to develop next generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. Volvo Cars Drive-E 4 cylinder gasoline engine - T4/T3/T2.

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Volvo Engine Cars Fully Electric

Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

billion) in its strategic engine initiative. The optimization of advanced high-tech engines plays a key role in our road map towards sustainable mobility. The new engines] also need to be designed with a view to all current and future requirements. The result is a dynamic engine response with no turbo lag. —Prof.

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Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

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JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold.

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Gasoline Audi Fuel Engine

European marine systems integrator orders Nuvera fuel cell system

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a provider of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell engines for on- and off-road mobility and other applications, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy-based system integrator H2Boat, which is developing a zero-emission energy solution for marine applications. Nuvera E-Series fuel cell engine.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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MAY 6, 2014

Neither is the result of immediate wide-spread customer demand, noted Bob Lee, VP and Head of Engine, Powertrain and Electrified Propulsion Systems Engineering for Chrysler Group LLC, later in the day: Electrification has been over-blown by the media. FCA is working on consolidating and improving its large and specialty engines lineup.

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Chrysler PHEV 2016 Gasoline

Details on Nissan’s I3 1.2L supercharged direct-injection gasoline engine

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MAY 30, 2012

In 2011, Nissan launched a version of the Micra city car equipped with a new supercharged gasoline direct-injection engine (HR12DDR). Nissan recently published an SAE paper outlining the development of the new engine, which was developed as a new concept for achieving low levels of CO 2 emissions. Nissan engine specifications.

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Peugeot introducing new Euro-6 versions of 3-cylinder gasoline and 4-cylinder diesel engines

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Peugeot is introducing new Euro 6-compliant versions of its three-cylinder PureTech gasoline and four-cylinder BlueHDI diesel engines. Each engine is also coupled with Peugeot’s third-generation Efficient Automatic Transmission 6 (EAT6) transmission. A paddleshift option is also available as part of a Driver Sport Pack.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG

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

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JULY 3, 2019

T-GDi—the first engine to feature the technology. CVVD optimizes both engine performance and fuel efficiency while reducing emissions. When the vehicle is maintaining a constant speed and requires low engine output, CVVD opens the intake valve from the middle to end of the compression stroke. T-GDi engine.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy Engine Emissions

Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

PureTech 3-cylinder engine. Citroën is introducing the first members of its new PureTech family of three-cylinder gasoline engines on the C3, DS3 and C-Elysée (for international markets) ranges. The design brief for the new-generation PureTech engines called for a clean break in powertrain development.

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Engine Gasoline Fuel MPG

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

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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. —Ahmad O.

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Constellium supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the Maserati Grecale SUV

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Constellium also provides its high performing 5182 alloy for the inner of the hood, front and rear doors, and liftgate, delivering the required strength and formability for complex inner parts. 530-hp (523 hp US/CAN) gasoline V6 based on the Nettuno engine fitted to the MC20. Maserati unveiled the Grecale in March 2022.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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JUNE 5, 2023

Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? There are proven and matured technologies to extract energy from fossil fuels and IC engines have been used in vehicles for a long. Diesel engines can use biodiesel alone or blended with petroleum fuels. #2 You can guess it easily.

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BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

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MARCH 17, 2022

The new BMW 7 Series also comes with next-level internal combustion and plug-in hybrid drive technology. This new generation of diesel and gasoline engines offers higher efficiency. Its development already ensured that engine technology is taking a further step towards reducing emissions and improving air quality.

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GM to develop new global family of small-displacement gasoline engines; partnership with SAIC, SGM and PATAC

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Ecotec small gasoline engine. General Motors will develop an all-new global family of small-displacement Ecotec gasoline engines over the next several years that will deliver improved fuel economy, higher quality, better performance and reduced CO 2 emissions. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Nissan introducing new Micra with supercharged 3-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine; 95 gCO2/km

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

DIG-S engine. Nissan is launching a version of the Micra city car equipped with a new supercharged gasoline direct injection engine. liter four-cylinder engine. Nissan is just as committed to reducing emissions from cars powered by the internal combustion engine as it is to developing new zero emission electric vehicles.

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Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

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MARCH 15, 2023

As part of the EV Hub in Ohio, Honda will transform its Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) and Anna Engine Plant (AEP), leading to the start of EV production in North America. Every MAP associate will have a position as part of this transition. Anna Engine Plant (AEP).

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Eco-Motive reveals prototype H-Motor dual fuel engine; road testing to begin soon

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

Eco-Motive , a startup developing what it calls the first dual-fuel “H” engine ( earlier post ), revealed photos of a full-scale prototype of the Eco-Motive H-Motor. The prototype was completed in February 2016 and was built to reflect the engine configuration when installed in a vehicle; testing in driving applications will begin soon.

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Shell develops lead-free aviation gasoline

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Shell has developed a lead-free replacement for aviation gasoline (Avgas 100 and 100LL); the replacement fuel will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process. Leaded gasoline for automobiles was phased out of use in the US by 1995 due to its environmental and health impact.) Shell is the first major oil company to do so.

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Navistar reaches development agreement with EcoMotors International on Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder Engine 22

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Cutaway diagram of the opoc engine. Navistar International Corporation has reached a development agreement with EcoMotors International in support of the company’s opoc (Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder) engine architecture. The opoc engine has very high power density of nearly one horsepower per pound.

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International Engine Fuel Economy Diesel

LiquidPiston releases proof-of-concept video of X Mini 70cc rotary engine applied in a kart

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JUNE 14, 2016

LPI), the developer of engines based on its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) ( earlier post ), has released a proof-of-concept video of its X Mini rotary engine applied in a go-kart. LiquidPiston’s X Engine architecture is a non-Wankel rotary embodiment of the HEHC. The X Mini 70cc rotary 4-stroke gasoline engine.

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Tenneco exploring synthetic fuels for climate-neutral mobility; NAMOSYN project

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JULY 23, 2021

Tenneco is putting its 100-plus years of powertrain expertise in improving vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing emissions to work to explore synthetic fuels (e-fuels) as a viable near-term solution to further maximize the efficiency and minimize the carbon footprint of internal combustion engines (ICE).

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Climate Fuel Emissions Engine

ASTM standard establishes performance requirements for butanol as automotive engine fuel

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Now, a new ASTM International standard covers butanol that is intended to be blended with gasoline at 1 to 12.5 volume percent for use as an automotive spark-ignition engine fuel. A0 on Gasoline and Oxygenated Fuels, part of ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels and Lubricants.

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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Last February, the European Union approved a law that would ban the sale of combustion engine cars in its member states from 2035 — joining several US states , Canada , Japan , Singapore, India, New Zealand, and a number of other nations with similar bans already on the books (see chart, below ). Hang on,” I responded. “I

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Tour Engine proceeding with development of 5 kW Split-Cycle genset with additional ARPA-E GENSETS funding

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JUNE 21, 2018

Tour Engine, the startup developing novel split-cycle engine technology ( earlier post ), is working on a 5 kW natural gas unit under Phase II funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). Tour Engine also secured a new $2.25-million The additional $2.59 The additional $2.59 Click to enlarge.

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

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

The H-engine—basically two separate engines housed within the same engine block—comprises two switchable parallel piston banks, independently fueled by gasoline and CNG. Startup Eco-Motive has developed what it calls the first dual-fuel “H” engine; it recently received a patent (# 8807098 ) on the design.

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Engine Fuel Concept Engine Gasoline-Electric

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

California “gasoline superuser” bill advances; focusing ZEV incentives on reducing gasoline use

Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

Achates Power and Aramco Services Company partner on opposed-piston engine projects; Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI)

DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

LiquidPiston unveils 70cc rotary gasoline engine prototype embodying HEHC; power dense, low-vibration

PSA Group outlines powertrain production strategy: gasoline PHEVs, EVs and next-gen diesel and gasoline engines

R?sselsheim Engineering Center developing next four-cylinder gasoline engine generation for Groupe PSA; optimized for hybrids

NREL study finds high-pressure hydrogen pipeline system could potentially make hydrogen cost-competitive with gasoline

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

Ensyn granted EPA Part 79 approval for renewable gasoline

Volkswagen Taos SUV to use new version of the turbocharged EA211 engine that powers Jetta

KAIST/Hyundai team explores effects of water direct injection on gasoline engine under high load

Aeristech introduces new 20 kW motor for internal combustion and fuel cell compressor applications

IHS: continued legislative focus on pollutants to drive sensor market for internal combustion engines

Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels

2013 SAE International High Octane Fuels Symposium (HOF): the potential for high octane fuels (Part 1)

Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations

Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

Audi using supplementary port fuel injection to address particulates from gasoline direct injection

European marine systems integrator orders Nuvera fuel cell system

Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

Details on Nissan’s I3 1.2L supercharged direct-injection gasoline engine

Peugeot introducing new Euro-6 versions of 3-cylinder gasoline and 4-cylinder diesel engines

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

Citroën introduces first members of new 3-cylinder gasoline engine family; 1.0L and 1.2L PureTech reduce fuel consumption about 25%

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

Constellium supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the Maserati Grecale SUV

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

GM to develop new global family of small-displacement gasoline engines; partnership with SAIC, SGM and PATAC

Nissan introducing new Micra with supercharged 3-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine; 95 gCO2/km

Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

Eco-Motive reveals prototype H-Motor dual fuel engine; road testing to begin soon

Shell develops lead-free aviation gasoline

Navistar reaches development agreement with EcoMotors International on Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder Engine 22

LiquidPiston releases proof-of-concept video of X Mini 70cc rotary engine applied in a kart

Tenneco exploring synthetic fuels for climate-neutral mobility; NAMOSYN project

ASTM standard establishes performance requirements for butanol as automotive engine fuel

It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

Tour Engine proceeding with development of 5 kW Split-Cycle genset with additional ARPA-E GENSETS funding

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

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