Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2009

Approximately 250 employees are returning to the plant to build the new engines. EcoBoost technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to deliver up to 20% improved fuel economy, 15% fewer CO 2 emissions and superior driving performance compared with larger displacement engines. The EcoBoost begins production.

Ford 186

Ford Engine Cleveland Production 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Achates Power says that its 2-stroke OP engine offers higher best point brake thermal efficiency than diesel or gasoline engines. Achates Power was formed in 2004 to modernize the opposed-piston engine, and is specifically targeting the commercial and passenger vehicle markets. Source: Achates Power. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Diesel 334

Diesel Power Powered Exhaust 334

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Establishing dealer network.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45