Opposed Piston Diesel Engines Are Crazy Efficient

Two-Stroke Opposed-Piston Diesel Engine By Achates Power EE Shirts! - Recommended Books & Car Products - Subscribe for new videos every Wednesday! - The Achates Power opposed-piston engine is packed full of unique technology. The supercharged, turbocharged, diesel 3 cylinder makes use of six pistons, two of which operate in each cylinder. It’s a two-stroke design, meaning every time the pistons come together a power stroke occurs, forcing both pistons away from one another and rotating their respective crankshafts. The two crankshafts are geared together to a common output shaft, which powers the vehicle. Research has shown two-stroke opposed piston engines to be wildly efficient. 3 cylinder designs are the most efficient, and it’s possible to achieve brake thermal efficiencies as high as 55%, a massive improvement for road car engines. The engine in this video is a 3-cylinder producing 270 HP and 480 lb-ft of torque. Related Videos: Mazda SPCCI SkyActiv-X - HCCI Engines - RCCI Engines - VC-Turbo Engine - Dynamic Force Engine - Mercedes 50% Efficient Engine - Mazda Dynamic Pressure Turbo - Gas vs Diesel Engines - Related Content: Achates Power Engine - SAE Opposed Piston Study - Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program. Don’t forget to check out my other pages below! Facebook: Official Website: Twitter: Instagram: Car Throttle: Amazon: EE Extra: NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY!