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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. —Cyril Ducau, EPS CEO. Components and pipes added to each cylinder to enable methanol fuel.

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Shell develops new concept synthetic lubricant for engines; up to 6.5% fuel economy benefit on urban cycle

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A collaboration between research teams at Shell and Gordon Murray Design (GMD) recently led to the development of an innovative concept engine lubricant capable of achieving a 6.5% 25 city car as the test bed, Shell engineers formulated an ultra low viscosity 0W-10 motor oil. benefit on a combined cycle.

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Bladon Jets, SR Drives and Jaguar Land Rover Win Funding for Gas Turbine Electric Vehicle Project

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Prototype of a Bladon Micro-Jet engine. A consortium led by micro gas turbine company Bladon Jets recently secured investment from the UK Technology Strategy Board to develop an Ultra Lightweight Range Extender (ULRE) for next-generation electric vehicles. Oil-less carbon-air bearing system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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ETI announces £2.5M lower drivetrain HDV efficiency project

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The ETI is a public-private partnership between global energy and engineering companies—BP, Caterpillar, EDF, E.ON, Rolls-Royce and Shell—and the UK Government. The UK Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has launched a three-year, £2.5-million million (US$3.9-million)

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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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Using a model calibrated to the data from the engine, LPI has shown that if it achieve sealing, heat transfer coefficients, and friction similar to today’s Mazda Wankel engine, it can achieve its efficiency goals. The company expects to transition to the X2 engine for development work probably around the end of the year.

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Australian Cam-Drive Gasoline Engine Reaches 39.5% Efficiency in Independent Testing; Potential for Production Engine in China

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The piston assembly slides rigidly through the block via an oil pressure fed guiding system eliminating piston to cylinder-bore contact, reducing wear and lubrication requirements in the cylinder, and also reducing piston side shock—making ceramic technology suitable. Tags: Concept Engines Engines.

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