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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 new ECONAMIQ technology builds on existing concepts such as cylinder deactivation and variable valve timing with a unique patented combination of routing gasses for increased system efficiency. The company presented its first results at the annual ASME ICEF (Internal Combustion Engine Fall) conference in Chicago.

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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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Janusz Piechna, Pezhman Akbari, Florin Iancu, Norbert Müller (2004) Radial-Flow Wave Rotor Concepts, Unconventional Designs and Applications (IMECE2004-59022). 2005) Wave Rotors Technology and Applications (The 11 th International Conference on Vibration Engineering Timisoara, Romania, September 27 - 30, 2005). Hîrceagã, M.,

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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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Berlinger, “A New Compression Ignition Engine Concept for High Power Density,” pp. 45–52 in Proceedings of the 18th Annual Fall Technical Conference of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division , J. Concept Engines Engines Natural Gas' 27-1, book G1011A, 1996.

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

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The UK Centre for Low Carbon Futures published a multi-partner research report— Liquid Air in the energy and transport systems: Opportunities for industry and innovation in the UK —and presented the results at a a conference at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. Compressed Air Engines Concept Engines Engines'

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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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(LPI), the developer of engines based on its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC)( earlier post ), introduced the latest version of its X-series of rotary engines embodying HEHC at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2012 Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Dearborn, Michigan.

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