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ECONAMIQ: Flexible over-expansion with cylinder deactivation can reduce ICE fuel consumption by up to 20%

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By over-expanding into adjacent de-activated cylinders, ECONAMIQ creates an additional power stroke within the existing engine architecture, with a significant thermal efficiency increase and cost savings as a result. Using the virtual simulation environment GT-Power, this cycle is applied to a 4-cylinder SI engine.

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

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Powertrain concepts. At NACV 2017, Bosch is also showcasing several future-focused powertrain concepts engineered to save fuel and money while extending the lives of fleets. The eAxle is a scalable, modular platform with the motor, power electronics, and transmission form one compact unit. Thermal management.

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

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The new FOA supports the President’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, which seeks to make the United States the first country to produce a wide array of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) models (including plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles) by 2022 that are as affordable and convenient as current gasoline powered vehicles we drive today.

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Concept: AET Reaches Final Development Stage of OX2 Barrel Engine

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Advanced Engine Technologies was incorporated in 1996 to commercialize the OX2, with automotive racing pioneer Carroll Shelby on its Board of Directors and involved in the engine development. liter engine that is 17 inches in diameter with a length of 13 inches and a total weight of 200 pounds (91 kg) in normally aspirated form.

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Revolutionary engine to make debut

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An engine that provides vehicle manufacturers with an immediate solution for low emission legislation will make its European debut at the Engine EXPO in Stuttgart. The split-cycle engine from the Scuderi Group offers high efficiency standards without the need for large investments to modify existing production processes.

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

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Example power cycle of the cryogenic (e.g., liquid air) Dearman piston engine. Source: Dearman Engine Company. Sources of low-grade waste heat include power stations to factories to vehicle engines. Click to enlarge. Jonathan Radcliffe and Prof. Heat hybrid.