Detroit Free Press A FAMILY'S INVENTION: Engine could advance hybrids Split-cycle model may cut costs, double mileage "We're basically preserving technology that's been around for a century, but we've tweaked it a bit and made it better," Sal Scuderi said. Ahead of the pack Even though they won't have a working prototype until next year, the Scuderis have: # Verified their unique engine ideas with outside experts. # Raised $8 million to fund their company. # Patented their designs in 45 countries. The moves put them several steps ahead of the parade of engine inventors who have made pilgrimages to... Read more about "Detroit Free Press: A FAMILY'S INVENTION: Engine could advance hybrids"...
Business Week Hybrid Talk: Big Auto Bandies the H Word Despite the buzz that they'll save money and the environment, many of today's hybrids aren't as fuel efficient as they pretend to be. Hybrids used to be the environmentalists' great shining hope for combating auto pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and gas guzzling. Those were the romance days for hybrids, the first two or three years following their introduction in 2000. But the honeymoon is over. With the emergence of performance-oriented hybrids and ultra-mild hybrid systems, environmentalists now see the technology as one more example of how Big Auto has hoodwinked... Read more about "Business Week challenges effeciency of gas-electric hyrbids"...
At the Stockholm Motor Show yesterday, Saab unveiled its BioPower Hybrid 9-3 convertible concept car. From Saab, Read more about "Saab introduces bio-powered hybrid"...
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Creativity is a central theme at engineering conference as firms unveil latest breakthroughs Nick Bunkley, April 4, 2006 DETROIT -- With hundreds of their co-workers losing their jobs, engineers and designers at General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. undoubtedly feel growing pressure to avoid even the slightest misstep. But automakers will only add to their problems if they don't give their workers the latitude to fail as they experiment with new ideas, executives from several manufacturers and suppliers said at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress on Monday.... Read more about "Detroit News: Auto execs stress innovation at SAE"...
DailyTech.com has a nice story on the evolution of hybrid technology, from 1999's Honda's Insight two-seater to the new Lexus, Toyota and Honda models available today. The bottom line, Read more about "The evolution of hybrid vehicles"...
Thank you for visiting Scuderi's Air Hybrid Blog. Here you will find the latest information on Scuderi's breakthrough engine technology as well as frequently updated news, commentary and analysis of developments in hybrid technology and alternative energy. The Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine The Scuderi Air Hybrid Engine represents a quantum leap for the performance, efficiency and environmental impact of the internal combustion engine. This design represents one of the most significant developments for internal combustion engine to come along in decades. Unlike other prior split-cycle designs, the Scuderi engine utilizes a cross-over chamber that allows for faster... Read more about "Welcome Instapundit readers!!"...
A major milestone in the development of air hybrid engine technology will take place next week at the SAE World Congress in Detroit. For the first time, the Scuderi Group is unveiling the design of their breakthrough Air Hybrid Engine. Here are some exerpts from announcement, Read more about "Scuderi Group to unveil design of air hybrid engine next week"...
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The Air Hybrid Blog is a product of The Scuderi Group. This site aims to serve as a central portal for news and information relating to the development of air hybrid engine technology. We will also focus on hybrid developments related to gas-electric, hydrogen, fuel cell and other new technologies. The Scuderi Group is an engine development company of fluid and thermodynamic experts who have developed a breakthrough air-hybrid technology, leading to the world’s most fuel efficient internal combustion engine. The Scuderi Group’s air-hybrid system doubles the fuel efficiency of today’s conventional engines and reduces toxic emissions by up... Read more about "Welcome to Scuderi's Air Hybrid Blog"...