News & Events

Upcoming Event

November 2-4, 2009
FEERC to participate in SAE Powertrain, Fluids, and Lubricants Conference
ORNL staff from FEERC will be presented several papers at the 2009 Fall SAE Powertrain, Fluids, and Lubricants Conference on November 2-4, 2009 in San Antonio, TX.

Recent News

October 20, 2009: ORNL, Da Vinci Sign Licensing Agreement
An ORNL technology for analyzing automotive engine oil has been licensed to a Texas firm that specializes in a broad suite of combustion engine lubrication and emissions testing services and equipment. More...

September 11, 2009: New GM engine with full control commissioned
A 1.9-liter 4-cylinder GM diesel engine has been commissioned in FEERC’s Light-Duty Emissions Control Engine Cell.  The new engine uses a Drivven control system for full control of engine operation.  PCCI, an advanced combustion technique, has been demonstrated on the new engine based on parameters established by fellow FEERC researchers on the same engine in the Combustion, Efficiency, and Fuels Engine Cell.

August 3-6, 2009: FEERC team at DEER Conference
ORNL staff from FEERC presented several papers at the 2009 Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference on August 3-6, 2009 in Dearborn, MI.

Archived News

Highlights

ORNL, Da Vinci sign licensing agreement . . .
ORNL technology for analyzing automotive engine oil has been licensed to a Texas firm.

Transportation - Maximum capacity . . .
ORNL is partnering with SBE Inc. to help test and improve electric vehicle capacitors.

Transportation - Wider tires increase cargo load . . .
Wide tires on tractor-trailers enable additional cargo to be added without compromising fuel efficiency.