Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

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. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). One moving part.

Land Rover 262

Land Rover Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles 262

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JULY 7, 2009

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.

Diesel 150

Diesel Engine Concept Engine 2005 150

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Other features of the X2 include: Quiet operation: engine lacks poppet valves and over-expansion minimizes exhaust noise. Low heat signature from over-expansion and cycle skipping eliminates water cooling. Internal cooling with air or water (Rankine). Power modulation by cycle skipping increases efficiency and recaptures heat.

Engine 312

Engine Power Powered Isuzu 312