Bosch Schaeffler assists Scuderi to develop air hybrid engine (figure)
The Scuderi Group made a significant announcement on September 25th, revealing its collaboration with several global engineering firms. These include German-based Mahler, Schaeffler, Swedish company Cargine Engineering, U.S.-based ConvergentScience, and Gates. Together, they are supporting the development of the Scuderi Air-Hybrid engine, a revolutionary Split-Cycle design that promises to redefine internal combustion technology.
The Scuderi Group, headquartered in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with offices in Frankfurt, Germany, has built its reputation through innovation and patent licensing. According to the company, their Air-Hybrid technology is one of the most important advancements in engine efficiency in recent decades. It can be integrated into any internal combustion engine, offering substantial improvements in performance and environmental impact.
Earlier this year, in February, the Scuderi Group announced a partnership with Bosch Engineering GmbH to develop the fuel injection system for the Air-Hybrid engine. This latest collaboration involves five key partners, each contributing specialized components and technical expertise:
- **Mahler** provides high-performance pistons.
- **Schaeffler** supplies the valve mechanism.
- **Cargine Engineering** contributes a pneumatic control valve essential for the Split-Cycle design and gas-exchange chamber.
- **ConvergentScience** offers advanced CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) software, which plays a critical role in the engine's simulation and optimization.
- **Gates** delivers engine belts, ensuring reliable mechanical operation.
What makes the Scuderi Air-Hybrid unique is its use of a Split-Cycle design, where the compression and power strokes occur in separate cylinders. This approach allows for more efficient energy use and better thermal management.
According to the company’s latest modeling and test data, the Air-Hybrid engine offers remarkable benefits:
- **Improved fuel economy**: Significantly better than current gasoline and diesel engines.
- **Reduced emissions**: Nitrogen oxide emissions can drop by up to 80% compared to conventional engines.
- **Enhanced performance**: The hybrid system boosts torque and power output.
- **Cost-effective integration**: By using standard components, the technology minimizes additional manufacturing costs.
Scuderi adds that the engine includes a small compressed air storage tank and control units, increasing the vehicle’s cost by just a few hundred dollars. This setup allows for energy recovery during deceleration, improving overall efficiency without the need for complex electronic systems like those found in traditional hybrid-electric vehicles.
Unlike most hybrid-electric engines, which rely on batteries, motors, and generators—components that can add tens of thousands of dollars in cost—the Scuderi Air-Hybrid uses a simpler, more affordable approach. This makes it a promising solution for the automotive industry looking to reduce emissions while maintaining performance and affordability.
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