Abstract
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)
