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ECONAMIQ: Flexible over-expansion with cylinder deactivation can reduce ICE fuel consumption by up to 20%

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The company presented its first results at the annual ASME ICEF (Internal Combustion Engine Fall) conference in Chicago. An adaption of cylinder de-activation technique called ECONAMIQ over-expansion can be applied to engines to improve fuel efficiency.

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

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Increased efficiency may be achieved using one or more proposed enabling technologies on a baseline engine. CFD software is used by all internal combustion engine developers in the automotive and related industries. turbomachinery. Applications must present a sound business case for the proposed technology.

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Revolutionary engine to make debut

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According to its designers, the engine could revolutionise future viability of the internal combustion engine. It is being unveiled as a one litre petrol unit and it is expected to produce around 80 per cent fewer toxins than a typical internal combustion engine.

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Dalian team proposes jet controlled compression ignition to control PCCI phasing in a hybrid pneumatic engine

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Researchers at the Dalian University of Technology have proposed a novel method to control premixed charge compression ignition (PCCI) phasing in internal combustion engines in all load operations. Then it charges the compressed air storage tank. Credit: ACS. Click to enlarge.

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Scuderi Group Unveils Cutaway Model of First Production Prototype of Split Cycle Engine

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The one-liter, naturally-aspirated gasoline prototype is expected to produce up to 80% fewer criteria pollutants than a typical internal combustion engine. When fully developed with its turbocharged and air-hybrid components, the engine is expected to achieve significant gains in fuel efficiency. Sal Scuderi.

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