Evaluating Engine Innovation
I had the opportunity to speak at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart this week....
Changing the Game
Several weeks ago, I participated in AVL’s SAE World Congress Technology Leadership Panel. The...
News from Detroit: SAE Wrap-Up
David Johnson President & CEO Achates Power, Inc. Fabien Redon Vice President, Technology Development...
Powering Tomorrow’s Military
This week, I was pleased to attend and present at a workshop hosted by...
The Achates Power Engine: Low NOx and Superior Efficiency
Diesel engines have many virtues, including excellent fuel economy, great low-end torque and superior...
Opposed-Piston Engines with Variable Compression Ratio
Opposed-piston engines (OPEs) have been around since 1858 and serious variable compression ratio (VCR)...
Turbocharger Efficiency: An Underappreciated OP2S Advantage
There are a number of factors that contribute to the inherent thermal efficiency of...
Developing the Next-Generation Combat Engine
Improved fuel economy is important for many applications, but it is especially important for...
The Emissions Challenge
In 1970, the U.S. passed the Clean Air Act, putting limits on the emissions...
Heat Transfer Advantage of Opposed-Piston Engines
To maximize the efficiency of an engine, one must minimize losses. Heat transfer to...