QUIET ENGINE
April 1st, 2002
Keith NuthallAUSTRALIAN engine technology for a new 42-volt power system is being developed by two leading automotive engineering consultancies in the US and Europe.California's Aria-Group has signed a joint venture with Sydney firm CMC Power Systems Ltd to commercialise an Auxiliary Power Unit based on the compact, quiet CMC engine.The 500cc APU will increase overall efficiency by generating electricity independently of the main vehicle engine and operating at optimum speed.It will supply electricity at 42 volts to meet what is developing as a new industry ...
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