This story appears in the March 14 print edition of Transport Topics. Truck and engine maker Navistar Inc. has taken a new tack in its drive to offer new motors, joining a company that had developed a ...
Opposed-piston engine technology has been touted as a possible alternative to conventional engine designs for years. Now, opposed-piston engine developer Achates Power reports that its 10.6L ...
1. EcoMotors is developing high-efficiency engines — specifically the unique opoc (Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder) engine — for use in cars, light trucks, marine applications, agricultural vehicles, ...
The newly formed organization will host a series of meetings of its members to exchange research results, insights and ideas regarding opposed-piston engines with hydrogen combustion. Several ...
It may end up being one of the most innovative engines passed over for mass production. The Achates Power 10.6-liter opposed-piston diesel engine made headlines recently for becoming the first oil ...
Horizontally-opposed engines are often referred to as "boxer" engines because the motion of the pistons sort of resembles a boxer, punching. Really, though, if any engine should be named for a boxer, ...
Developing new engines that perform better, weigh less, use less fuel, and meet stringent emissions standards is the primary goal of most engineers and automotive corporations. Companies continually ...
Ferrari continues to explore hydrogen-powered drivetrain solutions, patent documents discovered by AutoGuide.com indicate Ferrari is looking at a two-stroke 3- or 6-cylinder opposed piston engine ...
Terry Knight, from Engineering TV, and I had an interesting time at the Military Vehicles Exhibition and Conference (MVEC) this week. There were plenty of connectors, electronics and simulators at the ...
Some of the world’s most complicated engines were created to achieve a specific objective. These engines were built to ...
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Tyson Foods will be testing a tractor that will utilize Achates Power's opposed-piston engine technology that is said to reduce NOx emissions by 90 percent from current standards. With recent news ...