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Experts view on future transportation fuels

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Since internal combustion engines will remain the primary mode of choice for mobility in the foreseeable future, both alternative (renewable) fuels and high-performance combustion concepts/ engines using fuels adapted for that purpose will be preferred for reducing the combustion impact on climate change.

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

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DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. Increased efficiency may be achieved using one or more proposed enabling technologies on a baseline engine. turbomachinery.

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Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

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At NACV 2017, Bosch is also showcasing several future-focused powertrain concepts engineered to save fuel and money while extending the lives of fleets. To further reduce fuel consumption, the eCity Truck platform can also integrate 48-volt technology. Control unit. Thermal management.

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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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million from the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program ( earlier post ) to complete its prototype development of a new gasoline-fueled wave disc engine and electricity generator that promises to be five times more efficient than traditional auto engines in electricity production, 20% lighter, and 30% cheaper to manufacture.

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

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The only entry criteria for innovations are that they reduce CO 2 emissions from passenger cars; could be commercially deployed in 3–5 years; are on-vehicle, and; are compatible or could be easily integrated into the existing transport, energy and fuel infrastructures. The Exhaust port is located on the outer side of the engine block.

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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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