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FEV to show compressed natural gas light-duty concept engine with ATAC combustion system at 2011 SAE World Congress

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t is a wake-up call that we must develop the technology that can run on alternative fuel sources that are available both cost effectively and domestically. This engine demonstrates a potential near-term solution. —Gary Rogers, FEV, Inc. president and CEO.

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Volvo Cars reveals triple-boosted 4-cylinder, 450 hp Drive-E powertrain concept

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Drive-E Powertrain Concept. Volvo has developed a concept 2-liter, 4-cylinder, triple-boost Drive-E concept engine that delivers 450 hp (336 kW). The 450 hp High Performance Drive-E Powertrain Concept is based on a set of technologies not usually found in a four-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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Eastern Pacific Shipping, OCI & MAN partner to develop methanol & ammonia as marine fuels; retrofits and newbuilds

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This means we have a responsibility to implement emission-lowering solutions available today while simultaneously developing solutions for tomorrow. MAN’s methanol-fueled ME-LGIM engine inherits well-known aspects and features of the standard MAN B&W two-stroke diesel engine.

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Libertine FPE builds demo prototype of linear free piston generator

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Portable generators based on Libertine’s technology show a saving of up to 80% in package size and weight compared to the most efficient systems currently available. Concept Engines Engines' In addition, it is simpler and is easily scaled to suit applications from 1 kW e to more than 100 kW e.

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DOE to award $55.8M for advanced vehicle technologies; $35M for fuel cell and hydrogen

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This new funding opportunity announcement will be available in early February. Area of Interest (AOI) 6: Electric Drive Vehicular Battery Modeling for Commercially Available Software. Battery models for this technical AOI will be made freely available to the public for battery pack design and analysis.

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ETI announces £2.5M lower drivetrain HDV efficiency project

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Romax will be responsible for the lower drivetrain design and analysis, Castrol Ltd will work on oil development and ANSYS will model the lubrication system with its engineering simulation technology. This project is part of a £40-million (US$63 million) ETI program designed to increase HDV efficiency.

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SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

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In connection with all loans provided by Scuderi Group to any known Scuderi family member, to memorialize in writing all loan terms including the amount, duration, interest rate, repayment terms, and recourse or collateral available to Scuderi Group in the event of non-payment. Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency Market Background'

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