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Australian Cam-Drive Gasoline Engine Reaches 39.5% Efficiency in Independent Testing; Potential for Production Engine in China

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We modified the X4V2 engine to increase fuel efficiency focusing around the 2,000rpm range where most driving occurs, then sent the engine to Orbital Australia Pty Ltd for independent Certified testing.We tested the engine under the standard air/fuel ratio of 14.5:1 1 using 98 RON petrol and a 10:1 compression ratio.

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Revolutionary engine to make debut

Green Cars News

The split-cycle engine from the Scuderi Group offers high efficiency standards without the need for large investments to modify existing production processes. According to its designers, the engine could revolutionise future viability of the internal combustion engine.

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