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 ScuderiTM 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 ScuderiTMEngine 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 ScuderiTM 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.
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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