Move Over Corncobs, These Guys Run on Air By GEORGE P. BLUMBERG, The New York Times Published: October 24, 2007 IN the push to free the auto industry from its dependence on oil, all kinds of alternatives are being tried. Consider now the refreshing concept of cars that run on air. The idea sounds simple: compress air and release it to operate a piston engine. But the execution is difficult, and in one form or another it has occupied engineers since the 19th century ... ... Read more about "Scuderi Group in <i>The New York Times</i> "...
The Scuderi Group was recently profiled on Germany's VOX Television. Click on the image or click here to watch the program (in German). . Read more about "Scuderi Group Profiled on German Television "...
Tuesday night marked another milestone for the Scuderi Group and the development of the Air-Hybrid Engine when it was presented with the prestigious 2007 Frost & Sullivan North American Technology Innovation Award in the field of engine technologies. Read more about "Scuderi Engine Receives Frost & Sullivan Award"...
Growing and burning many biofuels may actually raise rather than lower greenhouse gas emissions, a new study led by Nobel prize-winning chemist Paul Crutzen has shown. The findings come in the wake of a recent OECD report, which warned nations not to rush headlong into growing energy crops because they cause food shortages and damage biodiversity. Crutzen and colleagues have calculated that growing some of the most commonly used biofuel crops releases around twice the amount of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) than previously thought - wiping out any benefits from not using fossil fuels and, worse,... Read more about "<i>Chemistry World</i>: Biofuels could boost global warming, finds study"...
By Peter Hoy, September 18, 2007 Interested in an energy-efficient auto? You're in luck. That's because nearly every major car company has a hybrid line, or has plans to introduce one soon. But enter the showroom, and instead of seeing green, you may be seeing red. Many of the market's hybrids--cars which combine gasoline engines with battery-powered electric motors--forsake fuel-efficiency in the name of power and performance. The average gas mileage of hybrid models available in the U.S. is 33 miles per gallon (combined city and highway). Read more about "<i>Forbes</i>: Electric hybrids not always energy efficient"...
BOSTON (Reuters) - A U.S. District Court in Vermont today upheld a state law that calls for a 30 percent reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, emitted by cars and certain light trucks. In his decision, U.S. District Judge William K. Sessions found that the Vermont law -- which regulates greenhouse gas emissions -- did not conflict with federal regulations on fuel economy. "The plaintiffs failed to prove the regulations were preempted," Sessions wrote in his decision. Automakers General Motors and DaimlerChrysler AG -- which has since sold its Chrysler unit -- sued in 2005 to... Read more about "US Court upholds tough Vermont auto emissions law"...
Engineers commonly ask how the Scuderi Engine deals with heat, particularly in the engine's power cylinder. In this interview, Scuderi Group President Sal Scuderi answers the thermal question. As Sal points out, the Scuderi Engine actually has lower peak temperatures than a conventional combustion engine, and the company's research indicates that no special materials or lubricants (beyond commercially available synthentic oil) are required in the design. Download the MP3 or subscribe to the podcast. Read more about "Sal Scuderi On Heat and the Air-Hybrid Engine"...
In the following podcast, Scuderi Group Vice-President Stephen Scuderi talks about some of the environmental advantages the Scuderi Engine enjoys over traditional combustion and even electric-hybrid engines: Download the MP3 or subscribe to the podcast. Read more about "Podcast: The Environmental Impact of the Scuderi Engine"...
By Sandra Block, USAToday, 8/14/2007 ... One way to protect yourself against future oil shocks: Buy a fuel-efficient car. All the major automakers have rolled out high-mileage cars and trucks, and more are on the way. And if you buy a hybrid — a vehicle that combines an electric motor with a gasoline engine — you may be eligible for a tax credit when you file your 2007 tax return. But if you're counting on the tax credit to reduce the cost of buying a hybrid, pay attention to the calendar. Read the rest... Read more about "Some hybrid credits are about to expire"...
Frost & Sullivan says Scuderi has "potential to change the face of engine technology" The Scuderi Group is the recipient of the 2007 Frost & Sullivan North American Technology Innovation Award in the field of engine technologies. Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, will honor the Scuderi Group for its development of a split cycle, air-hybrid engine for automotive usage at a ceremony on Sept. 18 in Monterey, Calif. The Scuderi Group earned this Best Practices award for what Frost & Sullivan calls, "an engine design that is an ingenious mixture of conventional parts with unconventional design, one... Read more about "Scuderi Group's Air-Hybrid Engine To Receive 2007 Frost & Sullivan Award"...