Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2014

Motiv Engines, LLC introduced the second-generation of its engine concept dubbed the MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine, which it intends to develop into a heavy-duty on-highway engine fueled by liquid natural gas (LNG). The technology for the MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine originated at Caterpillar, Inc. Clarke and W.

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Engine Concept Design Exhaust 345

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

Detailed modeling of this approach undertaken through the Technology Strategy Board-funded “CoolR” project has suggested that efficiencies of more than 60% are possible, compared to around 40% for current diesel engines. Compressed air engines (e.g., Compressed air vs. liquid air. Resources.

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Energy Storage Transportation Energy Waste 268

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Isuzu D201 35 hp diesel engine (left) and the LiquidPiston 40 hp X2 Prototype (right). HEHC is an improved thermodynamic cycle optimized for fuel efficiency that combines features of four existing cycles: High air compression ratio (Diesel). HEHC thermodynamic advantages relative to the diesel and the Otto cycles.

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Engine Power Powered Isuzu 312