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FEBRUARY 16, 2013

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 Concept” engineering design.

Mercedes 218

Mercedes Lithium Ion Miami Electric 218

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MAY 8, 2014

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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Engine Concept Design Exhaust 345

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Alexander Shkolnik, President and CEO, at the SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium earlier this year, earlier post )—is a 40 hp (29 kW) multi-fuel capable rotary engine that requires no valves, cooling systems, radiators, mufflers, or other components. Internal cooling with air or water (Rankine).

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Engine Power Powered Isuzu 312

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MAY 9, 2013

Example power cycle of the cryogenic (e.g., liquid air) Dearman piston engine. Source: Dearman Engine Company. Sources of low-grade waste heat include power stations to factories to vehicle engines. High efficiency internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Heat hybrid.

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Energy Storage Transportation Energy Waste 268