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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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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 A comparison between the 2.7L Achates has been developing diesel-fueled (compression ignition) opposed piston engines since its founding in 2004.

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NOAA greenhouse gas index continues climbing; 1.29 in 2010

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Started in 2004, the AGGI reached 1.29 the combined heating effect of long-lived greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere by human activities has increased by 29% since 1990, the index year used as a baseline for comparison. NOAA researchers developed the AGGI in 2004 and have so far back calculated it to 1978. —i.e.,

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NASA Glenn develops automated flywheel pulse-and-glide system; improving fuel economy up to 40-100%

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Innovators at NASA’s Glenn Research Center have developed an automated pulse-and-glide technique using a flywheel energy storage system for on-road vehicles; the technology, which NASA Glenn says can improve fuel economy over existing internal combustion or battery hybrid systems by 40-100%, is available for licensing.

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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. In axial-flow configurations, noted Müller and co-authors in a 2004 paper, pure scavenging is a challenging task. Early concept of an internal combustion wave disc engine. Norbert Müller.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. —Faiz and Gautam (2004). Faiz, Asif; Gautam, Surhid (2004) Technical and policy options for reducing emissions from 2-stroke engine. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. Oh and Plante.

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LiquidPiston To Unveil Compact High Efficiency Engine at 2010 SAE World Congress

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It provides an air-standard analysis of efficiency, including a comparison to conventional engine technologies. Optionally, internal cooling heat recovery via steam generation (Rankine). Since its founding in 2004, the company has used only a small amount of venture capital to achieve multiple design iterations and a working prototype.

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) calculates that meeting the proposed Federal policy will require a 5.7% By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% annual increase to 2015; and meeting China’s 2004-2009 target requires a 5.3% mpg in 2016. annual increase. Sue Cischke.

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