ME-GIE is the world's first engine that can burn more gas, including volatile organic compounds. ME-GIE was originally designed for the combustion of ethane gas, but the research has revealed that it is possible to operate the engine on volatile organic compounds. It was manufactured by MAN Diesel & Turbo, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Mitsui-MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.5-GIE is the first engine in a series of three.
On a presentation at the Geneva Motor Show, a discussion was made about the dropping popularity of diesel engines. Cities like Paris and Stuttgart have decided to ban diesel cars. Although diesel engines were never the primary source of pollution, they were a part of smog creation. Volvo, a car maker that decided to build 4-cylinder engines, is the prime example of how smaller engines with added electrification can compensate power and still be a cleaner solution for the environment. Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson stated that the diesel engine production will continue. Volvo's first electric car will be introduced in 2019.
MAN offers compact and powerful diesel engines for yachts, from 537 kW to 1,397 kW (730 hp to 1,900 hp). All MAN's engines produce high power with very low fuel consumption. The engines are ready for installation after which MAN will examine and test the engines. The ship-owner will also receive a guarantee.
MAN Diesel & Turbo will maintain four MAN 9L51/60 engines for the Sund power plant on the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic. Four-stroke engines will increase the power plant output near the capital Tórshavn and will run on heavy fuel oil to generate electricity and heating. MAN engines will produce electricity, while the residual heat from the engines will also be utilized for heating power. With a total output of 37 MW, Sund is the largest thermal power plants on the Faroe Islands.
For buses, MAN Truck & Bus offers effective diesel engines with a power span of 110 kW to 471 kW in Euro 6c, EEV, Euro 5, Euro 4 and Euro 3rd exhaust stages. For construction site vehicles and special vehicles, MAN offers powerful and quiet engines which guarantee efficiency and durability.
The world’s first ME-GIE ethane combusting two-stroke engine has been delivered from MAN Diesel & Turbo licensee Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) in Japan. The Mitsui-MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.5-GIE is the first engine in a series of three. Further research has led to new possibilities for this engine, leading to exciting new prospects for multi-fuel combustion, including combustion of waste gas.
At the Geneva Motor Show in 2017, OEM has debuted its all-new V6 bi-turbo TFSI, which will power the new RS 5 Coupé. The TSFI bi-turbo unit produces 450 ps with 1,900 to 5,000 rpm. The V6 reaches 99 km/h in just 3.9 seconds, and holds a maximum speed of 280 km/h. The V8 proved to be a very powerful and efficient engine.
Ford may have to close more than 1,100 jobs at the Bridgend power plant in Wales by 2021. According to the reports, Ford plans to reduce its staff from 1,850 to 600 and increase the production in the next five years. The plant is currently working on the popular Ford EcoBoost engine, as well as the V8 and V6 engines.
Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has widened the Vorhafen entrance, allowing more space for larger vessels such as cruisers and ferries. The project has allowed for easier management of large vessels in Tollerort region. In addition, the maximum width of the vessel, which was limited to 32.3 meters, has changed to 40 meters. Jens Meier, the HPA CEO, said that the Vorhafen entrance will now bring positive results in vessel traffic and safety.