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New BMW Concept M5 delivers 25% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions; start-stop function

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BMW’s new Concept M5, which makes its public debut at Auto Shanghai 2011, features a newly developed V8 with M twin-turbo technology. The M5 Concept engine is coupled with a seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic and M-specific suspension and steering.

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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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SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

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The Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle design that divides the four strokes of a conventional combustion cycle over two paired cylinders. Intake air is compressed in the compression cylinder and transferred to the power cylinder for combustion. a more efficient internal combustion engine.

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Another engine concept to make EXPO debut

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Now we have details of another exciting concept to be showcased at the event. Ilmor Engineering will present a new cutaway version of the Ilmor five-stroke concept engine at the show. The event takes place from June 16-18.

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Revolutionary engine to make debut

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It is believed that when fully developed with its turbo charged and air hybrid components, the engine will achieve significant gains in fuel efficiency - potentially making it the most significant advance since the Otto cycle more than 130 years ago. Currently the engine prototype is undergoing testing and analysis in San Antonio, Texas.

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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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The power is produced in almost a 50-50 split between the combustion (central) and exhaust (largest) pistons. We have taken what we learned from our first engine and applied it to the new design. This is a major step toward our goal of building the most efficient engine in the world for trucks, automobiles and power generation.

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