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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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Start-up Eco-Motive developing dual-fuel “H” engine; parallel, independently fueled piston banks

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The engine was invented by Herns Louis, veteran of more than 30 years in the parts manufacturing industry ranging from automotive to aerospace, specializing in computerized parts machining. The technology can be easily adapted to existing engines, making the implementation very cost effective.

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Concept: Garric Rotary Variable Compression Ratio Engine

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In August, Garric Engines. reached an agreement in principal to utilize Cobra Design & Engineering, Inc. Petersburg, Florida for engineering, drafting, design and manufacturing management functions for prototype development and production. It also directs the spent exhaust gasses out of the torus.

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

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Topics addressed include: advanced batteries (including manufacturing processes) and electric drive R&D; Lightweight materials; Advanced combustion engine and enabling technologies R&D; and Fuels technologies (dedicated or dual-fuel natural gas engine technologies). Specific Power. Power Density. kilowatt (kW). kW/kilogram.

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

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The UK Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is launching a Technology Challenge to provide a platform for promising innovations to be showcased to senior managers and directors of the component and vehicle manufacturers. The engine does not require high manufacturing tolerances and wear of the rotors is not a mechanical constant.

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

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LAEN, which was an outcome of the report, will serve as the global hub where new ideas are demonstrated and shared, and promote liquid air as a potential energy solution among researchers, technology developers, manufacturers, energy producers and consumers, and government. High efficiency internal combustion engine.