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ETI announces £2.5M lower drivetrain HDV efficiency project

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Officially launched earlier this year by Business Secretary, Dr. Vince Cable, the program is designed to look at improving systems integration and technology development across the HDV sector including marine transportation, with an aim to increase efficiency in land and marine vehicles by up to 30%.

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Concept: AET Reaches Final Development Stage of OX2 Barrel Engine

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Additional future applications may include marine, light-duty farm and construction equipment, light aircraft, and the hybrid electric vehicle market. The OX2 engine achieves considerable torque at all stages through its operating range. Tags: Concept Engines. OX2 animation files.

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

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A cryogenic engine such as the Dearman piston engine produces zero emissions at the point of use; has low greenhouse gas emissions provided the liquid air or nitrogen is produced from low carbon electricity; has energy and power density on a level with battery electric technology; and has the potential for rapid refueling.