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Concept Engine: Ilmor Engineering to Show Cutaway of 5-Stroke Engine at Engine EXPO

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Rendering of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine. Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor 5-stroke concept engine at the upcoming Engine EXPO 2009, 16-18 June, in Stuttgart, Germany. The 5-stroke concept engine is a self-funded proof of concept. Click to enlarge.

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

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The OP4 light-duty opposed-piston diesel. 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. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency' Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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RadMax Axial Vane Rotary Diesel Engine Drawings Released for Bid

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have completed a final set of manufacturing drawings for the RadMax Diesel Engine, and have released them competitive bid. The companies are developing an improved axial vane type rotary engine known as the RadMax. The engine has a compression ratio of 20:1, which lets it burn a variety of fuels, including diesel.

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

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The company also said that the MOU is an example of not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good, as the technology to retrofit vessels to run on methanol exists today while using methanol and ammonia on newbuilds is still a few years away. A small pilot injection from the diesel fuel system ignites the methanol. Source: MAN.

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

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Wave rotor technology has been explored since 1906, although its first significant application was in 1940 by Brown Boveri Company (BBC, today ABB) which used it as a high pressure stage for a gas turbine locomotive engine. Mazda produced 150,000 Comprex diesel cars.

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UK LowCVP Launches ‘Technology Challenge’ to Accelerate Low Carbon Vehicle Innovation; Libralato Engines First Registrant

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The LowCVP Technology Challenge is supported by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and with an associated media partner, Cleantech Investor. Market access and investment funding are key barriers for automotive technology companies. Rotor 1, Rotor 2 and the connecting cam form the total internal mechanism of the engine.

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Another engine concept to make EXPO debut

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Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor five-stroke concept engine at the show. Ilmor, based in the UK, has traditionally focused on racing engines, but now as a member of the UK Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership its business is becoming increasingly diverse. The event takes place from June 16-18.

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