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Motiv Engines introduces 2nd-generation split-cycle concept; MkII Clarke-Brayton heavy-duty engine being designed for LNG

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The MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine is a boxer-configuration split-cycle engine implementing what Motiv calls the Clarke-Brayton cycle. Motiv suggests that the MkII engine will be up to twice as efficient as a conventional automobile engine and up to 20% more efficient than modern diesel engines. and O’Malley, E.

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Technology transfer from Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive to Cigarette Racing

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Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing launched the latest development of their cooperation at the Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February 2013). Numerous components from the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive ( earlier post ) have been integrated in the design of the “Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Conceptengineering design.

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LiquidPiston introduces latest X-series version of HEHC rotary engine; targeting 58% peak BTE, 2 hp/lb power density

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LPI has also designed in the ancillaries—including the fuel pump, oil pump, oil filter, starter, etc,—thereby bringing the X2 closer to a standalone engine capable of running outside the lab. The X2 engine is planned to be available as a beta prototype for outside testing by the first quarter of 2013.

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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The Dearman Engine Company Limited (DEC) is developing a novel, zero-emission piston engine that runs on liquid air (or liquid nitrogen); the exhaust is cold air. With Ricardo as a partner, DEC is tracking to deliver a test engine by end 2013 for testing and demonstration in Q1 2014. Compressed air engines (e.g.,