Innovative engine technology researchers awarded £88,000
Research on a new motor that has the potential to yield twice the fuel efficiency of existing engine technology has been awarded more than £88,000 in funding from the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA).
According to the manufacturer ULTRaMo, the new engine can halve the carbon output in mechanical power applications and achieve thermal efficiency of 60% - double that of current engines.
"We've already invited 17 leading engine, chemical and materials specialists to evaluate our technology," said Chrissi Wilkins, pictured, md, ULTRaMo. "They have all agreed that our theory is based on sound thermodynamics and presents an original solution to the process of converting fuel into power."
Wilkins said the grant will make a big difference in helping the team develop a working prototype. "The ULTRaMo engine has the potential to be the biggest breakthrough the industry has seen since 1876 when Otto built the first practical four stroke internal combustion engine," she concluded.
