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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. Gas transfer.

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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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FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, will exhibit a lean burn engine concept at the SAE 2011 World Congress that has been modified to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). This engine demonstrates a potential near-term solution. FEV Inc., (FEV) —Gary Rogers, FEV, Inc. president and CEO.

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ETI announces £2.5M lower drivetrain HDV efficiency project

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This project will look to improve the overall system design, with a synergistic focus on gears, bearings, surface treatments, lubricant flow and lubricant composition. This project is part of a £40-million (US$63 million) ETI program designed to increase HDV efficiency. —Chris Thorne, Program Manager for Heavy Duty Vehicles, ETI.

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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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The Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle design that divides the four strokes of a conventional combustion cycle over two paired cylinders. a more efficient internal combustion engine. Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency Market Background' Earlier post.).

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Achates Power developing light-duty two-stroke opposed-piston diesel engine: the OP4

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Achates Power, which is developing a family of two-stroke, compression-ignition (CI) opposed-piston (OP) engines, has designed and is developing a light-duty diesel concept engine, the OP4. liter OM651 Euro 5 engine, said Fabien Redon VP, Technology Development at Achates Power, the OP4 design shows a modeled 13.5%

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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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We have explored and patented dozens of engine architectures capable of implementing the HEHC cycle. It took a lot of learning and refinement to figure out how to make such a simple engine as the X engine, which is 1) sealable, and 2) implements the HEHC cycle.

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

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High efficiency internal combustion engine. Heat recovery could also be achieved using the Ricardo split cycle engine, a novel internal combustion engine design that incorporates liquid nitrogen to capture exhaust heat and increase fuel efficiency. Compressed Air Engines Concept Engines Engines'