Advances in Engine Technologies

SUMMARY

This research service evaluates worldwide technological developments in the field of engines for automotive applications.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Scope and Methodology

• 1. Scope of the Research Service
• 2. Research Service Methodology

Key Research Findings

• 1. Technology Snapshot
• 2. Noteworthy Emerging Technologies and Applications

2. TECHNOLOGY VIEWPOINT AND ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

Technology Primer

• 1. Piston Engines
• 2. Other Designs

Enablers; Motivators; and Roadblocks

• 1. Enablers
• 2. Motivators
• 3. Roadblocks
• 4. The Road Ahead

3. ASSESSMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Fuel Agnostic Innovations

• 1. Putting Turbines in Trucks--USA
• 2. Saying No to Conventional Designs --USA
• 3. Engine Control Units Going Open Source --USA
• 4. Smartening Up Alternators --Europe
• 5. Jet Engine Designs For Cars --USA
• 6. Improved Combustor Design--USA
• 7. When Four Strokes Are Not Enough --USA
• 8. Improving Mileage with Hydrogen --Canada
• 9. Towards Better Coolants --USA
• 10. Splitting The Four Strokes --USA

Fuel-Specific Innovation

• 1. Pivoting the Piston--New Zealand
• 2. Rotating the Cylinder Liner --USA
• 3. BlueTec For Engines-- Germany
• 4. Introducing the POWER Concept--USA
• 5. Next-Generation Honda Engines--Japan
• 6. Many Fuels In One Engine --Italy
• 7. The Shepherd Engine--New Zealand
• 8. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition--Global

Noteworthy in General

• 1. Ignition System Redux -- USA
• 2. Boosting With Ethanol --USA
• 3. The Steam Engine Meets The IC --Germany
• 4. Replacing The Poppet Valve --USA
• 5. Reinventing The Two Stroke -- Australia
• 6. Groovy Cylinder Heads --India
• 7. Goodbye To The Camshaft --France
• 8. The Radical Randcam --USA
• 9. The Rotary Valved Roton --USA
• 10. Gearing Superchargers --UK

4. DIRECTORY OF PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS

Patents

• 1. Engine Intake Related Patents
• 2. Engine Exhaust Related Patents

Key Industry Contacts

• 1. Corporate Contacts
• 2. University

5. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Database Tables

• 1. Number of Cars Sold Globally (2002-2012)
• 2. Number of Cars Produced Globally (2002-2012)
• 3. Number of LCVs Produced Globally (2002-2012)
• 4. Number of Heavy Trucks Produced Globally (2002-2012)
• 5. Number of Vehicles Produced Globally (2002-2012)
• 6. Number of US Alternate Fuel Vehicles Sold (2001-2011)