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All Fired Up!
The Scuderi Engine just cleared another major development hurdle after engineers successfully fired the engine for the first time, achieving the split-cycle engine's revolutionary concept of firing after top dead center. Engineers at the independent laboratory building the engine will continue further testing and adjustments for the next several weeks in order to fine tune the engine so it can reach its maximum efficiency levels. This development is significant because it gives automotive OEMs an immediate solution for complying with higher emissions and efficiency standards going into effect around the world - without having to make large investments to modify current production processes.
How it Works
The base Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle design that divides the four strokes of a conventional combustion cycle over two paired cylinders: one intake/compression cylinder and one power/exhaust cylinder. By firing after top-dead center, it produces highly efficient, cleaner combustion with one cylinder and compressed air in the other. Unlike conventional engines that require two crankshaft revolutions to complete a single combustion cycle, the Scuderi Engine only requires one. Besides the improvements in efficiency and emissions, studies show that the Scuderi Engine is capable of producing more torque than conventional gasoline and diesel engines.
Ability to meet future emissions standards today
Before a crowd of government, environmental policy and industry officials in Paris, the Scuderi Engine was featured as a potential alternative to today's internal combustion engine, that could make it easier for engine manufacturers to comply with air emissions standards. The Energy & Efficiency Global Forum included a deep roster of international business and government luminaries from over 26 countries to discuss energy efficiency - one of the hottest energy and environmental issues of the day.
Sal Scuderi participated in a panel discussion focusing on The Next Generation of Transportation. The group discussed how technology could improve the efficient movement of people and goods in the years ahead. Moderated by David P. Bailey, Manager, Climate Policy, and Public Affairs for Exxon Mobil Corporation, the panel included Anthony Greszler, Vice President, Government & Industry Relations for Volvo Powertrain North America, Arun Jaura, Head of the India Engineering Center, and Pierpaolo Cazzola, Energy & Transport Analyst for the International Energy Agency.
Scuderi Engine Unveiled
The Scuderi Group unveiled a cutaway model of the first proof-of-concept prototype for its Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine, fulfilling a family dream and passing another milestone in developing a more fuel efficient, powerful and green technology for internal combustion engines.
The engine prototype was introduced to news media, automotive engineers, OEMs and the general public at a news conference at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2009 World Congress in Detroit.