The continuous drive for enhanced efficiency and reliability in modern diesel engines has prompted extensive research into the thermal management of critical components such as pistons. The ...

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, ...

Modern piston engines are incorporating advancements such as fuel injection, turbocharging, and electronic controls (like Lycoming's iE2 system). Weight reduction is a key focus; engines like the ...

Just as we debate which truck manufacturer is the best—engineers debate which material is the best. When it comes to diesel pistons, right now it’s hard to tell which material (aluminum or steel) will ...

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, ...

Solid lubricants such as graphite and carbon fibre reinforced polymer form the EcoTough coating for diesel engine pistons to reduce friction, and improve efficiency, refinement and durability of ...

Sandia National Laboratory led by Sandia researcher Peter Van Blarigan that has been testing physical components of free-piston engines which could be 50% efficient. This is about twice as good as ...