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APRIL 17, 2015

UK-based Libertine FPE has built a demonstration prototype of its linear electrical machine for what it is calling “Digital Piston Motion Control” in free piston engine applications. This technology will allow researchers to develop future combustion engines free from the piston motion constraints dictated by the crankshaft.

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MARCH 15, 2009

Flight Design GmbH will debut a hybrid engine concept for light aircraft at the upcoming Aero show in Friedrichshafen, Germany (2-5 April). Flight Design developed the concept engine over the past two years with Franz Aircraft Engines.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

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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OCTOBER 29, 2019

The new ECONAMIQ technology builds on existing concepts such as cylinder deactivation and variable valve timing with a unique patented combination of routing gasses for increased system efficiency. The company presented its first results at the annual ASME ICEF (Internal Combustion Engine Fall) conference in Chicago.

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2009

Earlier this week we told you about a “ revolutionary engine to make its debut &# at the upcoming Engine EXPO in Stuttgart. 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.

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JANUARY 22, 2015

DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW.

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JANUARY 29, 2010

A consortium led by micro gas turbine company Bladon Jets recently secured investment from the UK Technology Strategy Board to develop an Ultra Lightweight Range Extender (ULRE) for next-generation electric vehicles. Tags: Concept Engines Engines Hybrids. Earlier post.). In mid-2009, Israeli startup ETV Motors Ltd.

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APRIL 9, 2009

Since the Reinhardt Turbine is used only to create electricity, it runs at a constant speed like a conventional turbine but with efficient closed combustion chambers. The engine is designed to generate power only, in applications such as a genset for an extended range electric vehicle, or in distributed power generation.

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MAY 9, 2013

The expansion of the liquid air when heat is reintroduced can be used to drive a piston engine or turbine to do useful work. The main potential applications are in electricity storage, transport and the recovery of waste heat. The Dearman Engine operates by the vaporization and expansion of cryogenic fluids.

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DECEMBER 30, 2015

However, the control of combustion phasing is one of the crucial issues in determining whether the diesel PCCI engine could be commercialized or not.

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JUNE 6, 2012

A researcher at the Nanjing University of Science & Technology is proposing a novel opposed-piston free-piston linear generator for use in series hybrid electric vehicles. Design of opposed-cylinder free-piston linear generator from earlier works with single, centered linear generator. Click to enlarge.

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