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Scuderi Group Announces Publication Of Miller Cycle Patent Application And Technical Papers

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +0000

Miller Cycle Applied to the SCUDERI™ Split-Cycle Engine Creates New Advantages

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – April 2, 2012 – Scuderi Group, an engine development company, today announced the simultaneous publication by both the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of its primary patent application covering Miller Cycle operation applied to a split-cycle engine. The patent application is titled “Turbocharged Downsized Compression Cylinder For A Split-Cycle Engine”, and has been assigned USPTO publication number US-2012-007351 and WIPO publication number WO-2012/040431. The WIPO publication can be viewed in its entirety at www.scuderiengine.com/assets/Uploads/WO2012040431-A1.pdf

[An audio podcast explaining this news can be heard at www.ScuderiEngine.com/millerpatent.]

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The patent application relates to a turbocharged split-cycle engine that divides the four strokes of a conventional Otto cycle engine over two paired cylinders. One cylinder, called the “compressor”, does the intake and compression strokes, while the other cylinder, called the “expander”, does the expansion (or power) and exhaust strokes. The compressor and expander are connected by a specially-designed crossover port to enable the transfer of compressed gas. In a split-cycle engine, each of the four strokes is completed in one revolution of the crankshaft, as opposed to the four strokes requiring two revolutions in a conventional engine. The split-cycle engine requires the same number of cylinders as a conventional engine, but the compressor and expander cylinders must be equally paired.

Miller Cycle operation of any reciprocating internal combustion engine, whether the engine is split-cycle or conventional, necessitates the engine be configured in such a way that the gas is expanded more during the expansion stroke than it is compressed during the compression stroke. Accordingly, gas will be over-expanded during the expansion stroke, resulting in a significant increase in efficiency. In a conventional engine, Miller operation is typically accomplished through early or late intake valve closing, which detrimentally reduces volumetric efficiency and increases pumping losses across the intake valves. This detriment is negated in a split-cycle engine, such as the SCUDERI™ Split-Cycle Engine, as Miller Cycle operation may be achieved by physically reducing the compressor displacement relative to the expander displacement.

“Applying the Miller Cycle to the Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine is significant because it gives a split-cycle engine a significant advantage over a conventional engine when it comes to operating the Miller Cycle,” said Stephen Scuderi, vice president and patent attorney at Scuderi Group. “In this configuration, the compression cylinder can always run at or near maximum volumetric efficiency no matter how much it is downsized relative to the expansion cylinder; and achieving maximum volumetric efficiency keeps pumping losses across the intake valves to a minimum.”

A technical paper focusing on the Miller Cycle as applied to split-cycle technology will be presented at the 2012 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress, taking place April 24-26, in Detroit. The paper is titled “Miller Cycle Application to the Scuderi Split Cycle Engine (by Downsizing the Compressor Cylinder)” (SAE paper number 2012-01-0419). It may be downloaded at http//papers.sae.org/2012-01-0419.

Also to be presented at the 2012 SAE World Congress is a paper titled “Scuderi Split Cycle Engine: Air Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain Simulation Study” (SAE paper number 2012-01-1013). It may be obtained at http://papers.sae.org/2012-01-1013. This paper describes the results and full methodology of Scuderi Group’s recently released findings from a comprehensive computer simulation study predicting the performance of a computer modeled, Scuderi-powered vehicle.

The Scuderi-powered vehicle represented a typical European “high economy” vehicle powered by a turbocharged, air-hybrid, Miller-applied, Scuderi split-cycle engine. The projected data showed that the Scuderi-powered vehicle could potentially achieve 65 miles per U.S. gallon (77 UK mpg or 3.7 liters per 100 km). Additionally, the Scuderi-powered vehicle was projected to emit only 81.6 g/km of CO₂ - significantly less than the 120 g/km of CO₂ goal currently set by the European Union.

The study also compared the predicted performance of the Scuderi-powered vehicle to a representative group of top selling European “high economy” vehicles. The results showed the Scuderi-powered vehicle to be a full 25 percent more efficient than the average of the European vehicle group and 13 percent more efficient than the best in class of the group.

In addition to the technical papers, Scuderi Group will also be discussing the engine’s energy storage capabilities during the SAE World Congress expo taking place April 24-26, 2012, in Detroit, MI. Visit www.ScuderiEngine.com/how-the-scuderi-engine-can-store-energy for more information.

About Scuderi Group

Scuderi Group, LLC is an engine development company that has advanced the design of the internal combustion engine through its split-cycle engine technology. Split-cycle engine technology has the potential to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions beyond what conventional engines achieve today. Additionally, the SCUDERI™ engine provides the manufacturability and power density required by the world’s largest engine manufacturers.

Scuderi Group is headquartered in West Springfield, Mass., with offices in Frankfurt, Germany and Nagoya, Japan. The company holds a patent portfolio that contains more than 500 patents filed and over 200 patents issued worldwide.

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SCUDERI™ Engine On Display For First Time in Japan

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

TOKYO, Japan – Nov. 30, 2011 – Scuderi Group today announced that the cutaway model of the revolutionary SCUDERI™ Engine prototype will be presented this week for the first time in Japan. On exhibit as part of the Tokyo Motor Show, the engine will be featured at the Tokyo Big Sight Nov. 30 – Dec. 11.

The SCUDERI™ Engine is a powerful new combustion process that achieves the most significant efficiency gains and reduced emission levels ever seen in an internal combustion engine.

Unlike the conventional four-stroke engine, where combustion and compression take place in one cylinder every two revolutions of the crankshaft, the SCUDERI™ Engine separates the compression and combustion work into two separate cylinders, so that both functions can be optimized for greater efficiency gains – on every revolution of the crankshaft. When turbocharged, the SCUDERI™ Engine uses a “Miller Cycle”-like valve control that enables the compression cylinder to be downsized to achieve even more substantial reductions in efficiency losses that are not possible in conventional engines.

The SCUDERI™ Engine can run on a variety of fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, ethanol, natural gas and hydrogen, and can be utilized in a diverse set of engine applications, including cars, trucks, power generators, marine, aircraft and military vehicles.

Last month, Scuderi Group released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the SCUDERI™ Engine modeled against the European class of “high economy” vehicles. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized SCUDERI™ Engine can achieve at least 65 miles per U.S. gallon (77 UKmpg or 3.7 liters per 100 km), while emitting significantly less CO2.

The average fuel economy for a gasoline vehicle in the European high economy class is about 52 USmpg or 4.5 l/100km. Commissioned by Scuderi Group, the simulations were conducted by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), an internationally recognized, independent research laboratory based in San Antonio, Texas. In the study, SwRI also found the SCUDERI™ Engine emitted only 85 g/km of CO2, compared to 104 g/km, which is the average amount emitted from a conventional engine in this particular vehicle class.

About the SCUDERI™ Engine

The SCUDERI™ Engine divides the four strokes of a combustion cycle between two cylinders - one cylinder functions as an air compressor, handling intake and compression, while the other cylinder handles combustion and exhaust. By optimizing the split-cycle concept, the engine can drastically reduce NOx and C02 emissions and substantially improve fuel efficiency, compared to a conventional engine. The engine requires one crankshaft revolution to complete a single combustion cycle and is projected to have higher torque, thermodynamic efficiency, and lower emissions than possible with today’s engines.

About Scuderi Group, LLC

Scuderi Group, LLC is an engine development company that has advanced the design of the internal combustion engine (ICE) with a new engine technology proven to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions beyond what conventional engines achieve today. The SCUDERI™ Engine is based on new combustion science and provides the manufacturability, footprint and efficiency yields required by the world’s largest engine development companies. Data produced from studies by Southwest Research Institute prove the Scuderi technology’s performance.

Scuderi Group is headquartered in West Springfield, Mass., with offices in Frankfurt, Germany and Nagoya, Japan. The company has raised more than $85 million in funding to date and its patent portfolio contains more than 500 patents.

Scuderi and the corporate logo (also known as the SG Design Mark), are trademarks of Scuderi Group, LLC in the United States. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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SCUDERI™ Engine Reaches 65 MPG in Lab Tests

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Sept. 7, 2011 – Scuderi Group today released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the Scuderi Engine modeled against the European class of “high economy” vehicles. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine can achieve at least 65 miles per US gallon (77 UKmpg or 3.7 liters per 100 km) while emitting significantly less CO2.

The average fuel economy for a gasoline vehicle in the European high economy class is about 52 USmpg or 4.5 l/100km. Commissioned by Scuderi Group, the simulations were conducted by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), an internationally recognized, independent research laboratory based in San Antonio, Tex. In the study, SwRI also found the Scuderi Engine emitted only 85 g/km of CO₂, compared to 104 g/km, which is the average amount emitted from a conventional engine in this particular vehicle class.

In the SwRI study, a survey of European high economy gasoline city cars was carried out from which the specifications of a representative “average” vehicle (mass, drag coefficient, power, top speed, acceleration, drivability) were derived. A Scuderi Engine was next sized together with appropriate gear and final drive ratios to match the required target vehicle performance (top speed, acceleration, drivability) whilst minimizing the fuel consumption over the European drive cycle (NEDC).

“The ability to demonstrate consistent power and improved efficiencies with credible analysis of our engine is essential for the OEMs evaluating the Scuderi Engine,” said Sal Scuderi, president of Scuderi Group. “These new results continue to build on the progress we’ve made in the development and testing stages and are critical as we continue to move closer to commercialization. We are very confident that these efficiency numbers will only get better with every new discovery around this exciting new combustion process.”

The Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle engine based on new combustion science that has the manufacturability of a conventional engine combined with unparalleled engine efficiency gains. Consistent with conventional four-stroke engine designs, the combustion cycle of the Scuderi Engine has two high-pressure strokes—compression and power. The Scuderi Engine achieves its lowest rate of fuel consumption when utilizing a turbocharger in Miller Cycle configuration, which can be readily achieved by differential sizing of compressor and expander cylinders. The design is also optimized for air hybridization (when a small air tank is applied to capture and reuse wasted energy).

Governments worldwide view the electric car technology as a partial answer to climate change, pollution, dependence on oil and the need to achieve higher fuel economy. Many experts anticipate that the adoption of non-fossil fuel technologies will take several decades to occur due to limitations of the technology and the exorbitant infrastructure and development costs required. Scuderi has created a high efficiency engine design based on new science that involves little re-tooling and minimal manufacturing costs, meaning no major upgrades are required for the worldwide transportation infrastructure. The Scuderi engine will bridge the gap between fossil fuels and renewables for decades to come as it provides efficiency gains that have more impact and less cost than alternative transportation technologies today.

Scuderi Group will provide more details on the results of the European economy vehicle study at the IAA Frankfurt Car Show in Germany, during press conference scheduled for noon on Sept. 13.

About the SCUDERI™ Engine

About Scuderi Group

Based in West Springfield, Mass., with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, and Nagoya, Japan, Scuderi Group has developed a revolutionary engine technology anticipated to replace many of the standard internal combustion engines used in applications such as cars, trucks, power generators, ships, agriculture equipment, etc. Securing $85M in funding to date, Scuderi Group’s business model is to license its technology to qualified engine manufacturers worldwide. The company’s global patent portfolio contains more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries. For more information, please visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

Scuderi and the corporate logo (also known as the SG Design Mark), are trademarks of Scuderi Group, LLC in the United States. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Scuderi Group: Internationally Recognized Engine Expert Joins Scuderi Group

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Professor Hubert Hitziger will consult with Scuderi Group to further the development and commercialization of the SCUDERI™ split-cycle engine

FRANKFURT, Germany and WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – August 30, 2011 – Scuderi Group announced today that Professor Hubert Hitziger, a leading international expert on internal combustion engines based in Germany, will join the company as an advisor. In his role, Prof. Hitziger will consult the engineering team on the development and commercialization of its Scuderi Engine and to work on the continued achievement of the engine’s dramatic increases in efficiency.

Prof. Hitziger visited the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, Tex., in mid-August to evaluate the Scuderi split-cycle technology. During his multi-day visit, he met with the development team, as well as reviewed performance data and observed the engine as it ran in SwRI’s engine test cell.

Prof. Hitziger has been an honorary professor at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern for many years, where he lectures on the “Design of modern combustion engines” in the mechanical and process engineering department. Since 1998, he has been a very highly regarded combustion engine expert, officially appointed to the Chamber of Commerce in Germany. Professor Hitziger held management positions at MAN and Deutz-MWM for over 35 years and is currently a consultant to many international engine developers and original equipment manufacturers.

“The split-cycle principle offers unique benefits unavailable in other propulsion options,” said Professor Hitziger. “It is a great pleasure for me to work on this highly interesting thermodynamic concept and help the Scuderi Group with their efforts to successfully bring this technology to market.”

About the SCUDERI™ Engine

The Scuderi Engine divides the four strokes of a combustion cycle between two cylinders - one cylinder functions as an air compressor, handling intake and compression, while the other cylinder handles combustion and exhaust. By optimizing the split-cycle concept, the engine when fully developed will drastically reduce NOx emissions and substantially improve fuel efficiency, compared to a conventional gasoline engine. The engine requires one crankshaft revolution to complete a single combustion cycle and is projected to have higher torque, thermodynamic efficiency, and lower emissions than possible with today’s engines.

About Scuderi Group

Based in West Springfield, Mass., with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, and Nagoya, Japan, Scuderi Group has developed a revolutionary engine technology anticipated to replace many of the standard internal combustion engines used in applications such as cars, trucks, ships, agriculture equipment, etc. Securing $80M in funding to date, Scuderi Group’s business model is to license its technology to qualified engine manufacturers worldwide. The company’s global patent portfolio contains more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries. For more information, please visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

Scuderi Group Showcases its Split-Cycle Engine at RIVE 2011, the Largest Green Motoring Event of its Kind in the World, in Alès France

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Stephen Scuderi, Vice President and Patent Attorney of Scuderi Group, Presents How the Scuderi Engine is Ready to Meet the Standards Set by the EU Commission to Significantly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2012

London – 14 July 2011 – Scuderi Group LLC, the engine development company that is re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine to advance fuel efficient engine design, showcased its Scuderi™ split-cycle engine last week at RIVE 2011 (les Rencontres Internationales des Voitures Ecologiques), the largest green motoring event of its kind in the world, which takes place annually in Alès in the South of France.

Mr. Stephen Scuderi participated in a panel discussion on the “Future of Green Vehicles” and delivered a rousing speech to an audience of French Parliamentary ministers, automakers, energy suppliers and mobile services providers, to present how the development of the ICE (the internal combustion engine) is the most effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as to quote Mr. Scuderi, “it buys the time for non fossil fuel technologies to overcome the challenges they face to enter the global market, such as cost, operating range and power density.”

Mr. Scuderi underlined the relevance of the engine’s latest promising laboratory test results (achieved in a software simulation in a Nissan Sentra), which prove that the Scuderi engine will meet EU Commission standards. These standards demand that passenger vehicles must reduce C02 emission levels to 130 grams per kilometer by 2012 and that vehicles will be required to lower emissions even further in the next decade to 95 grams per kilometer. He also highlighted that Europe is very involved in the engine’s R&D, quoting Bosch Engineering and Powertrain Technology Ltd. (in Shoreham, England) amongst some of Scuderi Group’s EU partners.

To hear a podcast of Stephen Scuderi’s presentation, visit: http://www.scuderiengine.com/greencar2011.

In closing the panel discussion, the Deputy Minister for the Seine-Maritime region and the President of the Automobile Study Group at the French National Assembly, Mr. Alfred Trassy-Paillogues, said, “It is clear from Mr. Scuderi’s presentation that the Scuderi split-cycle engine has enormous potential in our global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2012 and we look forward to following its development.”

Marc Teyssier d'Orfeuil, the founder and delegate general of the Paris based Green Car Club, which represents more than 100 French Parliamentary Ministers, added, “We are delighted to have welcomed Scuderi Group to the second year of RIVE. Mr. Scuderi made a very convincing presentation. The Scuderi engine is a pragmatic solution that should be recognised so that today’s citizens act in favour of environmentally friendly transport solutions. »

Scuderi Group LLC is in discussions with 15 of the world’s top 20 engine manufacturers.

About the Scuderi™ Engine

The Scuderi Engine divides the four strokes of a combustion cycle between two paired cylinders - the left cylinder functions as an air compressor, handling intake and compression, while the right cylinder handles combustion and exhaust. Key to Scuderi’s split-cycle design is that it compresses the air before it fires. By optimizing the split-cycle concept, the engine when fully developed will reduce NOx emissions up to 80 percent and improve fuel efficiency by 50 percent, compared to a conventional gasoline engine. The engine requires one crankshaft revolution to complete a single combustion cycle and is projected to have higher torque, thermodynamic efficiency, and lower emissions than possible with today’s engines.

About Scuderi Group

Based in West Springfield, Mass., with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, and Nagoya, Japan, Scuderi Group has developed a revolutionary engine technology anticipated to replace many of the standard internal combustion engines used in applications such as cars, trucks, lawnmowers, boats, agriculture equipment, etc. Securing $80M in funding to date, Scuderi Group’s business model is to license its technology to qualified engine manufacturers worldwide. The company’s global patent portfolio contains more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries. For more information, please visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

Scuderi, the Corporate logo (also known as the SG Design Mark), SSC and Scuderi Powered are trademarks of Scuderi Group, LLC in the United States. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Scuderi Engine Significantly Increases MPG Operating in a Nissan Sentra Says Independent Lab Study

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Simulations Show Scuderi Engine Reduces a 2011 Standard Sentra’s Fuel Consumption by up to 35 Percent

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – May 11, 2011 –Scuderi Group, LLC today released the results of an extensive vehicle computer study (the Study), which was funded by the Scuderi Group and conducted by an internationally recognized, independent research laboratory. The Study modeled various Scuderi Split-Cycle (SSC) engine designs in a vehicle computer model of a 2011 Nissan Sentra.

The Sentra model was simulated through a standardized Federal Test Procedure-75 (FTP-75) drive cycle for each SSC engine design. Preliminary results of the Study showed that up to a 25 percent decrease in fuel consumption (i.e., up to 33 percent increase in MPG) was achievable with an SSC engine replacing the Sentra’s engine when factoring in fuel cutoff during deceleration and idle in the model. Results also showed that up to 35 percent decrease in fuel consumption (i.e., up to 54 percent increase in MPG) was achievable when compared to the model Nissan Sentra using a stock engine without fuel cutoff.

The primary purpose of the Study was to answer the fundamental question: how much gas mileage will the Scuderi engine achieve? Historically, this has been a difficult question to answer because it is dependent on the type of vehicle the engine is placed in and the route driven (or drive cycle). Scuderi Group commissioned the independent lab to design and implement the computer Study, which could simulate an SSC engine in any vehicle of choice, driven through any drive cycle of choice. Results would then be compared to the same vehicle driven with its factory engine through the same drive cycle. The Nissan Sentra was the first vehicle chosen for the Study, due to its competitive mileage and popularity.

At the onset of the Study, a computer baseline model of the Sentra was established, which closely matched the measured performance of the actual 2011 Nissan Sentra. The lab mounted the Nissan Sentra on a chassis dynamometer and drove the vehicle through the FTP-75 drive cycle to generate the benchmark data. Various SSC engine models were sized to match the acceleration and power of the Sentra’s conventional engine. Each Scuderi engine was then placed into the baseline Sentra vehicle and driven, via computer simulations, through the same FTP-75 drive cycle. Results were compared to the Sentra when operating with its conventional engine. The most favorable results were obtained using a preliminary model of the turbocharged SSC engine with a downsized compression cylinder configured to operate in air-hybrid modes.

“These results continue to verify the real-life applicability of our engine design,” said Sal Scuderi, president of Scuderi Group. “At every step in the development and testing of our engine, we continue to see additional fuel efficiency gains. Our split-cycle configuration is creating the basis for implementing additional propulsion advances that move beyond conventional engine design.”

Automakers are under increased pressure to innovate and bring to market more fuel-efficient cars that can meet stricter fuel economy standards, while providing consumers viable options to contend with rising fuel prices. Scuderi’s fuel-efficient engine designs offer manufacturers a potential solution to address these challenges at lower costs than other alternatives, such as electric hybrids or all-electric vehicles.

Scuderi Group will provide more in-depth details on the results of the Nissan Sentra Study at the Engine Expo 2011 in Stuttgart, Germany, May 17-19. For more information on the Scuderi Engine, visit online at www.ScuderiEngine.com. To hear an audio podcast of Stephen Scuderi, vice president and patent attorney, discussing the Nissan Sentra study, go to www.ScuderiEngine.com/NissanStudy.

About the Scuderi™ Engine

The Scuderi Engine divides the four strokes of a combustion cycle between two paired cylinders—the left cylinder functions as an air compressor, handling intake and compression, while the right cylinder handles combustion and exhaust. Key to Scuderi’s split-cycle design is that it compresses the air before it fires. By optimizing the split-cycle concept, the engine when fully developed will reduce NOx emissions up to 80 percent and improve fuel efficiency by 50 percent, compared to a conventional gasoline engine. The engine requires one crankshaft revolution to complete a single combustion cycle and is projected to have higher torque, thermodynamic efficiency, and lower emissions than possible with today’s engines.

About Scuderi Group

Based in West Springfield, Mass., with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, and Nagoya, Japan, Scuderi Group has developed a revolutionary engine technology anticipated to replace many of the standard internal combustion engines used in applications such as cars, trucks, lawnmowers, boats, agriculture equipment, etc. Securing $80M in funding to date, Scuderi Group’s business model is to license its technology to qualified engine manufacturers worldwide. The company’s global patent portfolio contains more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries. For more information, please visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

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Scuderi Group Reveals Turbocharging Breakthrough

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Study Confirms Ability to Boost Power and Torque while Reducing Fuel Consumption and Engine Size

DETROIT and WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—April 12, 2011 — Scuderi Group, an engine development company that is re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine to advance fuel-efficient engine design, today introduced details at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress (Booth No. 419) of a technical discovery that enables maximum levels of power and torque while reducing the rate of fuel consumption and engine size.

Studies have concluded that the new engine design, when boosted with a turbocharger to 3.2 bar, decreases the BSFC (or brake specific fuel consumption) up to 14 percent, as a simultaneous increase occurs in the engine’s power BMEP (or brake mean effective pressure) by 140 percent. At the same time the engine can be reduced in size by roughly 29 percent.

Consistent with conventional four-stroke engine designs, the combustion cycle of the Scuderi™ Engine has two high-pressure strokes—compression and power, and two low-pressure strokes—intake and exhaust. The power stroke is positive work, or the energy that is produced by the expanding gases to create mechanical work. The intake, compression and exhaust strokes are all negative work, or the energy that the engine consumes to create mechanical work. By separating the compression cylinder from the power cylinder and by using a standard turbocharger to convert recovered exhaust-gas energy into compressed air energy, the size of the compression cylinder can be downsized to achieve substantial reductions in negative compression work.

“The Scuderi Engine gains a massive advantage from turbocharging, Miller-like valve control strategies and extended expansion that is simply not possible with conventional engine designs,” said President of Scuderi Group, Sal Scuderi. “The net result is a smaller, higher-performing engine that yields significant gains in volumetric efficiency and power as well as reducing BSFC. Studies are underway at the lab that will be announced in the coming weeks, that will show impressive results of the Scuderi™ Split-Cycle engine modeled in a 2011 Nissan Sentra. ”

Along with the exhibit, the Scuderi Engine will also be featured in two technical paper presentations on April 13 at the Detroit Cobo Center:

“Scuderi Split-Cycle Research Engine: Overview, Architecture and Operation” – 8:40 AM ET, Room W2-64
“Scuderi Split-Cycle Fast Acting Valvetrain: Architecture and Development” – 9:00 AM ET, Room W2-64

To listen to an audio podcast of Sal Scuderi discussing the recent lab breakthrough, go to: http://www.scuderiengine.com/turbocharging.

For more information on the Scuderi Engine, visit online at www.ScuderiEngine.com.

About the Scuderi™ Engine

About Scuderi Group

Based in West Springfield, Mass., with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, and Nagoya, Japan, Scuderi Group has developed a revolutionary engine technology anticipated to replace the standard internal combustion engine used in applications such as cars, trucks, lawnmowers, boats, agriculture equipment, etc. Securing $70M in funding to date, Scuderi Group’s business model is to license its technology to qualified engine manufacturers worldwide. The company’s global patent portfolio contains more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries. For more information, please visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

Scuderi, the Corporate logo, also known as the SG Design Mark and Scuderi Powered are trademarks of Scuderi Group LLC in the United States. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Scuderi Group Expands Operations to Asia

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Opens Japan Office, Hires Director of Asian Operations as Global Interest in Fuel-efficient Engine Design Expands

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Feb. 14, 2011 - Scuderi Group, an engine development company that is re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine to advance fuel-efficient engine design, today announced the opening of its new Japan office and hiring of a Director of Asian Operations, Deryk Langlais. The Japan office will operate as the Asian headquarters for the Scuderi Group, which is accelerating its efforts to meet the growing demand in the region for more advanced internal combustion engines.

The Japan office is located in Nagoya, the country's automotive hub and will serve as a regional base for the company to promote the viability of the Scuderi^TM engine to address demands for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. According to the Greater Nagoya Initiative Center, the area produces 44 percent of the country's automobiles. The Japan office is situated in the Aichi area of Nagoya, located at Dai 3 Horiuchi Bldg. 9F 4-6-23 Meieki Nakamura-ku.

The company also announced the appointment of Deryk Langlais as its new Director of Asian Operations to oversee the company's day-to-day operations and to guide sales and marketing efforts in the Asia Pacific region. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Langlais joins Scuderi Group with more than 15 years of experience in leading business development and strategic marketing activities for a variety of successful companies in Japan.

"The opening of our Asian office further expands Scuderi Group's global footprint, and puts us in a better position to take advantage of growing opportunities in the Asian engine markets," said Sal Scuderi, president of Scuderi Group. "Having Deryk on the team gives us better local representation to engage the growing interest in our technology."

(To hear a podcast interview with Sal Scuderi discussing the Asian expansion, please visit online at: http://www.scuderiengine.com/podcast-japan-office-opening.)

There are over 43 million internal combustion engines produced in Asia every year, with a majority of these engines produced for automotive applications where automakers continue to struggle to achieve higher fuel economy targets. In Japan for example, the government introduced regulations in 2007 that require OEMs to improve the fuel efficiency of their new vehicles by more than 23 percent over 2004 levels by 2015 - an average of 39 MPG. These fuel economy regulations challenge Japanese automakers to achieve a gain of roughly 10 percent by 2015.

The Scuderi engine is at the forefront of fuel-efficient engine design. Applying new thermal dynamic science to the standard internal combustion engine, the Scuderi^TM split cycle and Scuderi^TM Air-Hybrid designs have the potential to provide significant gains in fuel economy. Recent simulation tests on a naturally aspirated Scuderi Air-Hybrid operating in a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier indicated that the engine consumes 36 percent less fuel. Converting to miles per gallon this equates to nearly a 50 percent gain. A highly efficient design with low engine complexity, the Scuderi engine is a cost-effective solution for Asian OEMs to keep pace with stricter fuel standards.

About the Scuderi^TM Engine

The Scuderi engine divides the four strokes of a combustion cycle between two paired cylinders-the left cylinder functions as an air compressor, handling intake and compression, while the right cylinder handles combustion and exhaust. Key to Scuderi's split-cycle design is that it fires after top dead center. By optimizing the split-cycle concept, the engine when fully developed will reduce NOx emissions up to 80 percent and improve fuel efficiency by 50 percent, compared to a conventional gasoline engine. The engine requires one crankshaft revolution to complete a single combustion cycle and with is projected to have higher torque, thermodynamic efficiency, and lower emissions than possible with today's engines.

About Scuderi Group

Based in West Springfield, Mass., with offices in Frankfurt, Germany and Nagoya, Japan, Scuderi Group has developed a revolutionary engine technology anticipated to replace the standard internal combustion engine used in applications such as cars, trucks, lawnmowers, boats, agriculture equipment, etc. Securing $65M in funding to date, Scuderi Group's business model is to license its technology to qualified engine manufacturers worldwide. The company's global patent portfolio contains more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries. For more information please visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

Scuderi, the Corporate logo, also known as the SG Design Mark and Scuderi Powered are trademarks of Scuderi Group LLC in the United States. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Scuderi Group Exhibits Latest Engine Advances at Automotive Showcase Events

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Highlights Recent Test Results Indicating a Scuderi-Powered Vehicle Would Meet 2016 Federal Fuel Economy Mandates

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Jan. 24, 2011 - Scuderi Group, an engine development company that is re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine to advance fuel-efficient engine design, will be showcasing its latest advances at two industry leading events - the Society of Automotive Engineering 2011 Government/Industry Meeting and the 2011 Washington Auto Show.

These two events are important discussion forums as the automotive industry advances toward adhering to U.S. mandates to help tighten fuel efficiency. Cars produced and sold in the U.S. automotive market by 2016 model year are expected to average about 39 MPG while trucks are expected to get an average of 30 MPG - nearly a 30 percent increase from current standards. The Scuderi^TM Air-Hybrid Engine is a viable option for automakers to meet these impending new rules because of its significant efficiency.

Last week, Scuderi Group announced strong preliminary results from vehicle simulations conducted on the Scuderi^TMEngine and Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). Computer models showed that a base, naturally aspirated Scuderi Engine operating in a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier consumes 25 percent less fuel, and that a naturally aspirated Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine consumes 36 percent less fuel under similar drive conditions.

Findings are based on actual data generated from the Scuderi Engine prototype that is currently under test. The Scuderi split-cycle is the first engine design in over 130 years to apply a new thermodynamic process to the internal combustion engine. Using the unique combustion process of firing after top dead center, Scuderi's engine maximizes power output while minimizing fuel consumption.

The SAE Government/Industry Meeting, taking place January 26-28, 2011, at the Washington Convention Center, brings together the leading technical authorities from government, industry and academia in a neutral forum to discuss the regulation, legislation and technical issues impacting the future of transportation, energy conservation, the environment, and safety.

The Washington Auto Show®, taking place January 28 to February 6, 2011, at the Washington Convention Center, is the premier event for showcasing the latest innovations in sustainable technologies and drawing the most influential leaders in the industry. Scuderi will be exhibiting as part of the Advanced Technology SuperHighway, a 65,000 square foot showcase that presents the show's most ambitious effort to support and promote progressive innovations for the automotive industry.

The Scuderi exhibit at both events will feature a cutaway model of the actual engine prototype which demonstrates the technology in action. To view a video of how the engine works, go to http://www.scuderiengine.com/media-gallery/.

"The Washington Auto Show is an excellent opportunity for Scuderi to demonstrate to the auto industry, policy makers and the public that our engine design produces significantly better fuel efficiency and promises a means for automakers to meet stricter fuel efficiency standards by the 2016 mandate," said Sal Scuderi, president of Scuderi Group.

A report that outlines the findings of the engine's simulation program is expected to be available later this year.

About the Scuderi^TM Engine

The Scuderi Engine divides the four strokes of a combustion cycle among two paired cylinders-the left cylinder functions as an air compressor, handling intake and compression, while the right cylinder handles combustion and exhaust. Key to Scuderi's split-cycle design is that it compresses the air before it fires. By optimizing the split-cycle concept, the engine when fully developed will reduce NOx emissions up to 80 percent and improve fuel efficiency by 50 percent, compared to a conventional gasoline engine. The engine requires one crankshaft revolution to complete a single combustion cycle and is projected to have higher torque, thermodynamic efficiency, and lower emissions than possible with today's engines.

About Scuderi Group

Based in West Springfield, Mass., with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, Scuderi Group has developed a revolutionary engine technology anticipated to replace the standard internal combustion engine used in applications such as cars, trucks, lawnmowers, boats, agriculture equipment, etc. Securing $65M in funding to date, Scuderi Group's business model is to license its technology to qualified engine manufacturers worldwide. The company's global patent portfolio contains more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries. For more information please visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

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Scuderi Group: Independent Lab Simulations Indicate Scuderi Engine Consumes Up to 36 Percent Less Fuel Than a Conventional Engine

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Fuel Efficiency Gains Address 2016 Federal Fuel Economy Mandates

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Jan. 17, 2011 - Scuderi Group, an engine development company that is re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine to advance fuel-efficient engine design, today announced strong preliminary results from vehicle simulations conducted on the Scuderi^TMsplit-cycle engine at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). Computer models showed that a base, naturally aspirated Scuderi^TM engine operating in a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier consumes 25 percent less fuel, and that a naturally aspirated Scuderi^TM Air-Hybrid consumes 30-36 percent less fuel under similar drive conditions.

Findings are based on projections generated from simulations of the Scuderi engine by the independent laboratory. The Scuderi split-cycle is the first engine design in over 130 years to apply a new thermodynamic process to the internal combustion engine. Using the unique combustion process of firing after top dead center, Scuderi's engine maximizes power output while minimizing fuel consumption.

"These results are only going to get better," said Sal Scuderi, president of Scuderi Group. "The naturally aspirated Scuderi split-cycle engine will continue to improve when further optimized, and the Air-Hybrid performance will increase with higher air tank pressures. We expect the efficiencies to continue to climb as modifications are made and new simulations are conducted, including computer modeling of the 2011 Nissan Sentra running with a Scuderi engine."

The consistency and accuracy of Scuderi's approach to firing after top dead center is essential to the engine's ability to combust cleaner and produce higher fuel efficiencies. The preliminary projections from the Chevy Cavalier simulation is evidence that Scuderi's unique cycle holds significant promise. A report that outlines the findings of the engine's simulation program is expected to be available later this year.

U.S. policy makers have made landmark decisions recently to help tighten fuel efficiency mandates. Cars produced and sold in the U.S. automotive market by 2016 model year are expected to average about 39 MPG while trucks are expected to get an average of 30 MPG - nearly a 30 percent increase from current standards. The Scuderi engine is a viable option for automakers to meet these impending new rules because of its significant efficiency. And because the complexity of the engine is low, minimal retooling is needed to produce vehicles based on a Scuderi engine design.

About the Scuderi^TM Engine

The Scuderi engine divides the four strokes of a combustion cycle among two paired cylinders-the left cylinder functions as an air compressor, handling intake and compression, while the right cylinder handles combustion and exhaust. Key to Scuderi's split-cycle design is that it fires after top dead center. By optimizing the split-cycle concept, the engine when fully developed will reduce NOx emissions up to 80 percent and improve fuel efficiency by 50 percent, compared to a conventional gasoline engine. The engine requires one crankshaft revolution to complete a single combustion cycle and with is projected to have higher torque, thermodynamic efficiency, and lower emissions than possible with today's engines.

About Scuderi Group

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Scuderi Group Files New Patents for Next-Generation Split-Cycle Engine

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Embarks on New Simulation Tests to Predict Engine Performance Given Any Drive Cycle

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Dec. 14, 2010 - Scuderi Group, an engine development company that is re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine to advance fuel-efficient engine design, today announced it filed new patents to develop the second generation Scuderi^TMsplit-cycle engine. Achieving an industry-first, Scuderi has applied a V design to the split-cycle engine to improve thermodynamic efficiencies for turbo charging and to provide automotive engineers more design flexibility. Simulation tests on the Scuderi V engine will begin January 2011, supporting other key programs underway including the engine map and on-the-road vehicle simulations.

This brings the current Scuderi Group Patent Portfolio to include more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries. To listen to an audio podcast of Scuderi Group Vice President and Patent Attorney Stephen Scuderi discussing the patent in more detail, go online to: http://www.scuderiEngine.com/v-engine-design-patent.

"This new engine design enables us to demonstrate the real benefits of having a Scuderi Engine in a vehicle - an engine that can achieve better power, lower emissions and higher fuel-efficiency, all at a competitive cost to produce gasoline-powered vehicles today," said Scuderi. "The V-shape expands the design possibilities for our engine. We continue to share updates with the OEMs and are confident as additional data is released, the advantages of the Scuderi engine will be fully realized."

The patents support technology advancements in the following areas: engine cylinder configuration, modular crossover passages, crossover passage manifolds and associated air reservoir valve assemblies, and thermal regulations systems. Designing the cylinders in a V-shape allows for air intake to flow more naturally, which improves volumetric pressures. There are additional benefits achieved by enhancing thermal controls in the crossover passages (Xovr), such as the ability to over boost and maintain consistent thermal efficiencies.

Due to the inherent design flexibility of a Scuderi split-cycle engine configured in a V-shape, the engine can be more easily modified as a Scuderi Air-Hybrid. In this configuration, recovered braking energy is stored as compressed air to support a range of driving modes and optimize vehicle efficiency. With no exotic parts and minimal retooling, the Scuderi internal combustion engine costs roughly fifty percent less to manufacture than today's engines.

Scuderi's spilt-cycle Air-Hybrid V engine is a cost-effective hybrid solution that does not compromise performance and can extend the driving range of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), which has been a main issue for rapid adoption. According to a recent J.D. Power & Associates report, sales of HEV and battery electric vehicles (BEV) are expected to be tepid. Sales in 2010 are forecasted to total 954,500 vehicles (2.2 percent of the total global passenger vehicle market), with only 5.1 percent growth expected by 2010. Findings were based on consumer surveys that pointed to concerns around key issues such as limited driving range and long recharging times. This study underscores the opportunity for advanced internal combustion engines to improve vehicle efficiency across a variety of applications in the near-term.

Initial tests on the Scuderi V engine are expected to be completed within a year, following the engine map which is anticipated to be finalized in the second quarter of 2011. Scuderi Group also recently expanded its simulation program beyond the Chevy Cavalier, purchasing a brand new 2011 compact car produced in Japan. The vehicle will be tested for two months running a Scuderi engine to prove its performance under real-world driving conditions. The new simulation project will augment the Air-Hybrid study that is being conducted on a 2005 Chevy Cavalier. Results will be presented during the SAE World Congress (April 12-14, 2011) along with two technical papers: 1)"Scuderi Split Cycle Research Engine: Overview, Architecture and Operation" and 2) "Scuderi Split Cycle Fast Acting Valvetrain: Architecture and Development".

About the Scuderi Engine

The Scuderi engine divides the four strokes of a combustion cycle among two paired cylinders-the left cylinder functions as an air compressor, handling intake and compression, while the right cylinder handles combustion and exhaust. Key to Scuderi's split-cycle design is that it compresses the air before it fires. By optimizing the split-cycle concept, the engine reduces NOx emissions by up to 80 percent and improves fuel efficiency by 50 percent, compared to a conventional gasoline engine. The engine requires one crankshaft revolution to complete a single combustion cycle and with ignition after top-dead center, the engine has higher torque, thermodynamic efficiency, and lower emissions than possible with today's engines.

About Scuderi Group

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Lab Tests Show Scuderi Engine Obtaining Better Combustion Consistency

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Efficiency increases when one crossover passage is shut down

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - June 21, 2010 - When operating under low load conditions, the pressure - and ultimately the efficiency - of the Scuderi Engine prototype increases, and becomes more repeatable from cycle to cycle when one of the two crossover passages is shut off, independent lab tests confirm.

The Scuderi Engine prototype has two crossover (Xovr) passages that connect the two cylinders, which separate the four strokes of the pistons. Each crossover passage has a crossover compression (XovrC) valve on its upstream end and a crossover expansion (XovrE) valve on its downstream end, which control flow through the crossover passage. In one cylinder intake and compression occurs while combustion and exhaust take place in the other. Fuel is injected in the downstream end of the crossover passages just as the XovrE valve opens. Compressed air then travels at sonic velocity from the XovrE passage to the combustion cylinder, where combustion occurs.

In tests of the prototype running at near idle load and speed (i.e., less then 2 bar load and 700 rpm) to loads of up to 4 bar and speeds of up to 1600 rpm, shutting down one of the two crossover passages yields a coefficient of variance (COV) as low as 1.4 percent, according to tests conducted by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). Typically, a conventional auto engine running on the Otto Cycle will produce COV rates ranging from 2.5 to 4.0 percent. COV is a measure of the variability between each combustion cycle. Lower COV figures correlate with higher efficiency and more complete combustion.

Moreover, the very low COV in the Scuderi Engine indicates that the combustion mix (oxygen and fuel) is even more complete and robust than a conventional engine. Known as the Scuderi Cycle, this new and proven thermodynamic process in preliminary tests has shown greater power, higher efficiency and lower emissions than a conventional gasoline engine.

"This makes us very confident that, when fully mapped and analyzed, the efficiency of the engine will be even higher than previously predicted, which so far has been the pattern in the measured data we have acquired to date," said Stephen Scuderi, vice president and patent attorney for Scuderi Group.

The Scuderi Engine is anticipated to be the most significant advancement in internal combustion engines since the inception of the Otto Cycle over 130 years ago. The Scuderi Engine uses a unique combustion process known as "firing after top-dead center", which is capable of producing more power, higher efficiency and lower emissions than a conventional gasoline engine.

To listen to an audio podcast describing this development with the Scuderi Engine, visit Podcast: Scuderi Engine crossover efficiency showing promise. For more information about the Scuderi Engine, visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

About Scuderi Group
Based in West Springfield, Mass., USA, with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, Scuderi Group, LLC is a research and development company focused on proliferating its technology through R&D and licensing. Its revolutionary Scuderi Cycle technology, when fully developed, is expected to be the most significant improvement in internal combustion engine efficiency in over 130 years. Scuderi Group's global patent portfolio contains more than 400 patents applications filed in more than 50 countries with more than 100 issued. For more information visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

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Scuderi Group: Testing of Scuderi Engine at Part Load Shows Consistent Combustion

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - March 15, 2010 - Independent laboratory test results of the Scuderi Engine prototype at part load show a coefficient of variability (COV) of 2.5 - 4 percent, it was announced today. This range, which measures the variance between each combustion cycle, proves that the Scuderi Cycle's combustion process is as consistent as that of a conventional Otto Cycle engine, which in many cases has a wider COV range.

Testing of the naturally aspirated, one-liter gasoline engine at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, continues to meet or exceed the initial computer simulations. The current testing program, which will map the engine from idle to 4000 rpm, measures how the engine operates under a variety of driving speeds up to full throttle - or "full load."

"While exploring the engine speeds in the range of 1000 to 3250 rpm, we continue to see extremely successful and consistent combustion," commented Stephen Scuderi, vice president and patent attorney for Scuderi Group. "We continue to be extremely pleased with the test results."

The Scuderi Engine employs a new and proven thermodynamic process known as the Scuderi Cycle, which is expected to be the most significant advancement in internal combustion engines since the inception of the Otto Cycle over 130 years ago. The Scuderi Engine's design separates the four strokes of a conventional engine over two paired cylinders. One cylinder does intake/compression while the other cylinder does power/exhaust. Using a unique combustion process known as "firing after top-dead center", the Scuderi Engine has more power, higher efficiency and lower emissions than a conventional gasoline engine.

For more information about the Scuderi Engine, visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

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Hana Bursik
Content Company
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Scuderi Group: Scuderi Engine Prototype On Display at Washington Auto Show

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Company To Discuss Early Test Results ofAir-Hybrid Technology

Washington, DC - Jan. 25, 2010 - Washington, D.C. area residents and government and agency officials will be introduced to the working cutaway prototype of the Scuderi Engine at this week's 2010 Washington Auto Show, to be held January 26-28 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall A.

The Scuderi Engine employs a new and proven thermodynamic process known as the Scuderi Cycle. Many believe this new technology could be the biggest advancement in internal combustion engines since the Otto cycle over 130 years ago. The Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle design that separates the four strokes of a conventional engine over two paired cylinders. One does intake/compression while the other does power/exhaust. Using a unique combustion process known as firing after top dead center, the Scuderi Engine has better power, higher efficiency and lower emissions than a conventional engine. In addition, by adding an air storage tank connected between the paired cylinders, the Scuderi Engine can be converted into an air-hybrid engine. Air-hybrids recapture energy normally lost during braking - as does an electric hybrid - except air-hybrids use compressed air instead of electric batteries to store energy.

Engineers from Scuderi Group will discuss preliminary studies that show significant advantages of the Scuderi Air-Hybrid over the performance and cost of electric hybrids. One of the most significant advantages is the Scuderi Air-Hybrid's ability to store and release energy more efficiently. It takes a long time to charge electric batteries, which use up that energy very quickly when driving the vehicle off the battery. In a Scuderi Air-Hybrid, which uses compressed air instead of electricity, energy can be stored very quickly. And by feeding the compressed air into the combustion process of the Scuderi engine, the stored energy is used much more efficiently.

Another very significant advantage is the cost and weight of the Scuderi Air-Hybrid compared to electric hybrids. Electric hybrids require two separate drive systems. One is the internal combustion engine; the other consists of batteries, electric motors and their controls. This adds significant weight and cost to the vehicle, on the order of 400 to 500 pounds and $3000 to $4000 per vehicle. The Scuderi Air-Hybrid requires only the addition of an air tank and some controls. The cost is only a few hundred dollars and the weight is about one-tenth that of an electric system.

"A vehicle driven with a Scuderi Air-Hybrid engine could run significantly longer on the energy stored in the air tank than an electric hybrid can operate off its battery," said Sal Scuderi, President, Scuderi Group. "If preliminary test results continue to be validated, a Scuderi Air- Hybrid engine would potentially be the most efficient hybrid system to date, and it would be available for a fraction of the cost of an electric hybrid system."

The Scuderi Engine is currently in development at independent laboratory Southwest Research Institute. For more information on the Scuderi Engine, visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

About Scuderi Group
Based in West Springfield, Mass., USA, with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, Scuderi Group, LLC is a research and development company focused on proliferating its technology through R&D and licensing. Its revolutionary Scuderi Cycle technology, when fully developed, is expected to be the most significant improvement in internal combustion engine efficiency in over 130 years. Scuderi Group's global patent portfolio contains more than 200 patents including 72 issued in more than 50 countries. For more information call 1-413-439-0343 or visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

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First Video of Running Scuderi Engine Released

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Prototype Engine Proves new Scuderi Cycle and
Firing After Top Dead Center

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA - Oct. 7, 2009 - Scuderi Group, LLC has released the first video footage - with soundtrack - of its Scuderi Engine prototype running, on its own, in the laboratory test cell. The two-minute video, the first to show the naturally-aspirated one-liter gasoline prototype engine in operation, provides an unprecedented view of the engine as it undergoes testing, proving the revolutionary concept of Firing After Top Dead Center. The engine is the first developed using a new thermodynamic process - the Scuderi Cycle - that has the potential to be the most significant advancement in internal combustion engines since the Otto cycle over 130 years ago.

Visit the Scuderi Engine website to view the video.

What: Video of the Scuderi Engine running

Where: www.scuderiengine.com

For more information: visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

About Scuderi Group, LLC
Based in West Springfield, Mass., USA, with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, Scuderi Group, LLC is a research and development company focused on proliferating its technology through R&D and licensing. Its revolutionary Scuderi Cycle technology, when fully developed, is expected to be the most significant improvement in internal combustion engine efficiency in over 130 years. Scuderi Group's global patent portfolio contains more than 200 patents including 72 issued in more than 50 countries. For more information call 1-413-439-0343 or visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

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Lois Paul & Partners
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bill@scuderigroup.com

Germany
Hana Bursik
Content Company
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Scuderi Group to Introduce New Thermodynamic Process at IAA

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scuderi Group to Introduce New Thermodynamic Process at IAA

Preliminary Test Results of the Scuderi Engine
Prove the Concept of Firing After Top Dead Center

FRANKFURT, Germany - 8 September 2009 - Scuderi Group, LLC will announce next week that it has proven the revolutionary concept of Firing After Top Dead Center, a new thermodynamic process - the Scuderi Cycle - that has the potential to be the biggest advancement in internal combustion engines since the Otto Cycle over 130 years ago.

A press conference with Scuderi Group executives and engineers will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday 15 Sept. at the International Automobile Association's Frankfurt Car Show in CongressCenter Messe Frankfurt (CMF) Illusion Room 2 and 3. A working, cutaway model of the prototype engine will also be on display in Hall 4.1, Stand No. A9.

The naturally aspirated, 1-liter prototype is currently running and undergoing testing at an independent laboratory where preliminary test results have matched earlier computer simulation projections. Further testing will occur over the next several weeks as engineers continue to fine tune and adjust the prototype. Engine maps and other data are currently being made available to OEMs on a non-disclosure basis.

The Scuderi engine is expected to produce up to 80 percent fewer toxins than a typical internal combustion engine. The current naturally aspirated gasoline prototype is expected to reach efficiency gains of 5-10 percent more than any conventional engine on the road today. And when fully developed with its turbocharged and Air-Hybrid components, the engine is expected to achieve efficiency levels of 25-50 percent higher.

"Preliminary test results are very encouraging," said Sal Scuderi, president, Scuderi Group. "The pressure curves produced from the combustion process of firing after top dead center are showing excellent results and torque levels remain very strong. We're excited to see this progress and be able to introduce such a historical development at this year's IAA event."

The Scuderi Cycle technology offers automotive OEMs a new and realistic solution for complying with higher emissions and efficiency standards going into effect around the world - without requiring large investments to modify current production processes. The Scuderi Engine was originally conceived and designed by Carmelo Scuderi (1925-2002).

The Scuderi Cycle 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 requires just one. Besides the improvements in efficiency and emissions, studies show that the Scuderi Cycle is capable of producing more torque than conventional gasoline and diesel engines.

With the naturally aspirated engine prototype now running, Scuderi Group and its independent laboratory continue to work on the next prototypes. Completion of the turbocharged Scuderi Engine and the Scuderi Air-Hybrid are expected in 2010. For more information on the Scuderi Engine, visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

About Scuderi Group
www.ScuderiEngine.comBased in West Springfield, Mass., USA, with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, Scuderi Group, LLC is a research and development company focused on proliferating its technology through R&D and licensing. Its revolutionary Scuderi Cycle technology, when fully developed, is expected to be the most significant improvement in internal combustion engine efficiency in over 130 years. Scuderi Group's global patent portfolio contains more than 200 patents including 72 issued in more than 50 countries. For more information call 1-413-439-0343 or visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

Media Contacts:

Germany
Hana Bursik
Content Company
49-611-450-3817
h.bursik@contentcom.de

France
Angela J. Hepburn
Be-SR SARL
+33 6 84 81 51 56
angieh@Beseenandread.com

USA
Ann Dalrymple
Topaz Partners
781-404-2400
adalrymple@topazpartners.com

Bill Wrinn
Scuderi Group
413-439-0343
bill@scuderigroup.com

Scuderi Engine Now Running

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Revolutionary Firing After Top Dead Center Achieved By Latest Laboratory Tests

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass - July 1, 2009 - The Scuderi Engine cleared another major development hurdle last week after engineers successfully fired the engine for the first time, achieving the split-cycle engine's revolutionary concept of firing after top dead center.

(To listen to a podcast about the Scuderi Engine running on gasoline, click here or visit www.ScuderiEngine.com).

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. Engine maps, test data and other performance measurements are being made available to the global automotive community under non-disclosure agreements.

The one-liter, naturally aspirated gasoline prototype potentially produces up to 80 percent fewer toxins than a typical internal combustion engine. When fully developed with its turbocharged and Air-Hybrid components, the engine is expected to achieve significant gains in fuel efficiency - the most since the inception of the Otto cycle over 130 years ago. The original Scuderi Engine was designed and invented by Carmelo Scuderi (1925-2002).

Scuderi split-cycle technology 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. The Scuderi Group expects further advancement of the technology once the greater engineering community begins working with the engine, making their own modifications that will most likely take the efficiency to even higher levels.

"This marks another great moment for the engine and our world-class team working on its development," said Sal Scuderi, president of the Scuderi Group. "It's great to be able to share this milestone with those who have been following our development and who have showed overwhelming interest since we first introduced this concept and design over three years ago. Now that we have reached this point, we strongly encourage automakers to take advantage of the opportunity that the Scuderi Engine presents to produce more fuel-efficient engines."

The 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 requires just 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.

With the naturally aspirated engine up and running, the Scuderi Group and its independent laboratory continue to work on the next prototypes. Completion of the turbocharged Scuderi Engine and the Scuderi Air-Hybrid are expected in 2010.

About The Scuderi Group
Based in West Springfield, Mass., USA, with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, the Scuderi Group is a research and development company focused on proliferating its technology through R&D and licensing. Its revolutionary Scuderi Engine technology, when fully developed, is expected to be the most significant improvement in engine efficiency in over 130 years. The Scuderi Group's global patent portfolio contains more than 200 patents including 72 issued in more than 50 countries. For more information call 1-413-439-0343 or visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

Media Contacts:

France
Angela Hepburn
33.6.84.81.51.56
Angieh@Beseenandread.com

Germany
Hana Bursik
49.611.450.3817
H.Bursik@ContentCom.de

North America
Lauren Whittenberg
Lois Paul & Partners
512.638.5322
Lauren_Whittenberg@llp.com

Bill Wrinn
Scuderi Group
413-439-0343
bill@scuderigroup.com

Scuderi Engine To Make European Debut This Week at Engine Expo in Stuttgart

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine Technology Gives Automakers New Internal Combustion Process

WEST SPRINGFIELD - June 15, 2009 - After being unveiled to the global automotive engineering industry over a month ago in Detroit, the cutaway model of the first Scuderi Engine prototype this week makes its European debut at the Engine Expo taking place June 16-18 at the messe in Stuttgart, Germany.

The one-liter, naturally aspirated gasoline prototype is expected to produce up to 80 percent fewer toxins than a typical internal combustion engine. When fully developed with its turbocharged and Air-Hybrid components, the engine is expected to achieve significant gains in fuel efficiency - the most since the inception of the Otto cycle over 130 years ago. The original Scuderi Engine was designed and invented by Carmelo Scuderi (1925-2002).

"Since we first introduced this concept and engine design three years ago, we have had overwhelming interest from the European automotive community. We are very pleased to be able to exhibit the prototype in this region and share this milestone with those who have been following our development for so long," said Lutz Deyerling, vice president of European operations for the Scuderi Group. "Now that we have reached this point, we strongly encourage automakers to take advantage of the opportunity that the Scuderi Engine presents to make more fuel-efficient engines."

With the assembly of the naturally aspirated Scuderi Engine now complete, the Scuderi Group and its independent laboratory continue to work on the next prototypes. Completion of the turbocharged Scuderi Engine and the Scuderi Air-Hybrid are expected in 2010.

Media Contacts:

France
Angela Hepburn
33.6.84.81.51.56
Angieh@Beseenandread.com

Germany
Hana Bursik
49.611.450.3817
H.Bursik@ContentCom.de

North America
Lauren Whittenberg
Lois Paul & Partners
512.638.5322
adalrymple@topazpartners.com

Bill Wrinn
Scuderi Group
413-439-0343
bill@scuderigroup.com

First Scuderi Engine Prototype Unveiled

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine Technology Gives Automakers New Internal Combustion Process

DETROIT – April 20, 2009 – The Scuderi Group today 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 this morning at a news conference at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2009 World Congress in Detroit. The engine cutaway is an exact duplicate of the proof-of-concept prototype undergoing testing and analysis by an independent laboratory in San Antonio, Texas.

(A podcast about the Scuderi Engine prototype and model is available at www.ScuderiEngine.com)

The one-liter, naturally aspirated gasoline prototype is expected to produce up to 80 percent fewer toxins than a typical internal combustion engine. When fully developed with its turbocharged and Air-Hybrid components, the engine is expected to achieve significant gains in fuel efficiency – the most since the inception of the Otto cycle over 130 years ago. The original Scuderi Engine was designed and invented by Carmelo Scuderi (1925-2002).

“This is a very proud moment for our company as well as the Scuderi family,” said Sal Scuderi, president of the Scuderi Group. “After over seven years of hard work, this unveiling marks the realization of our father’s dream and his vision of the full potential this technology holds. We strongly encourage automakers to take advantage of the opportunity that the Scuderi Engine presents to make more fuel-efficient engines.”

About The Scuderi Group
Based in West Springfield, Mass., USA, with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, the Scuderi Group is a research and development company focused on proliferating its technology through R&D and licensing. Its revolutionary Scuderi Engine technology, when fully developed, is expected to be the most significant improvement in engine efficiency in over 130 years. The Scuderi Group’s global patent portfolio contains more than 200 patents including 72 issued in more than 50 countries. For more information call 1-413-439-0343 or visit www.ScuderiEngine.com.

Media Contacts:

France
Angela Hepburn
33.6.84.81.51.56
Angieh@Beseenandread.com

Germany
Hana Bursik
49.611.450.3817
H.Bursik@ContentCom.de

North America
Lauren Whittenberg
Lois Paul & Partners
512.638.5322
Lauren_Whittenberg@llp.com

Bill Wrinn
Scuderi Group
413-439-0343
bill@scuderigroup.com

Scuderi Group Patent Portfolio Continues Growth Worldwide

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Scuderi Engine Now Has 200+ Patents, 72 Issued in 50+ Countries

As Company Plans for First Public Unveiling of Prototype

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. USA – March 19, 2009 – With only a few weeks to go until the first public unveiling of the highly anticipated Scuderi Engine, the Scuderi Group announced today it has secured patent protection for its critical valve technologies. The company now has more than 200 patents, including 72 issued in more than 50 countries in its global patent portfolio.

(A podcast about Scuderi Group's new patents is available at www.airhybridblog.com).

A model of the first Scuderi Engine prototype will be formally introduced to the automotive industry April 20 in Detroit at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress. When fully developed through its forthcoming Turbo-Charged and Air-Hybrid added components, the technology is expected to be the most significant advancement in internal combustion engines since the Otto Cycle over 130 years ago. Further, the engine emits up to 80 percent less nitrogen oxides than any vehicle on the road today.

The latest patents represent further protection of the engine’s intellectual property as the Scuderi Group enters an important time for the technology and its licensing efforts.

"The valve train is one of the most critical parts of a working engine, which is why these patents are so significant to the progress of the Scuderi Engine," said Scuderi Group Vice President and Patent Attorney Stephen Scuderi. "The better the valve train works, the better the engine works. These latest patents cover the technology allowing the Scuderi Engine to run in all conditions."

Three Scuderi Engine valve technologies recently patented worldwide:

Valve Seating Control Device that adjusts valve speed to prevent wear and damage in a camless split-cycle engine
Valve Lash Adjustments that adjust valve speed to prevent wear and damage in a cam-driven system
Valve Seat Insert designed to accommodate the high impact stress of outwardly opening valves in the Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine

In an effort to further strengthen the Scuderi patent operations, the company also announced the appointment of Patent Agent Philip Scuderi. As the newest member of the Scuderi team, he played a key role in securing this latest round of patents. Prior to joining the Scuderi Group, Philip was a highly rated and award-winning Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In his new position, Philip will continue assisting in the company’s efforts to safeguard Scuderi Engine IP, investors and licensees.

The basic Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle design that divides the four strokes of a standard engine over a paired combination of one (intake/compression) cylinder and one (power/exhaust) cylinder. By firing after top-dead center, it produces highly efficient and clean-burning combustion with one cylinder, and compressed air with the other. These two cylinders perform their respective functions once per crankshaft revolution. Besides the improvements in efficiency and emissions, test results have shown that the Scuderi Engine is capable of producing more torque than conventional gasoline and diesel engines.

About The Scuderi Group
Based in West Springfield, Mass., USA, with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, the Scuderi Group is a research and development company focused on proliferating its technology through R&D and licensing. Its revolutionary Scuderi Engine technology is expected to be the most significant improvement in engine efficiency in over 130 years. The Scuderi Group’s global patent portfolio includes more than 200 patents pending and 72 issued in more than 50 countries. For more information call 413-439-0343 or visit on the Web at www.scuderigroup.com. Or participate in the discussion at www.airhybridblog.com.

Media Contacts:

France
Angela Hepburn
33.6.84.81.51.56
Angieh@Beseenandread.com

Germany
Hana Bursik
49.611.450.3817
H.Bursik@ContentCom.de

North America
Ann Dalrymple
Topaz Partners
781.404.2400
adalrymple@topazpartners.com

Bill Wrinn
Scuderi Group
413-439-0343
bill@scuderigroup.com