Ecotera Energy's new microturbine-based engine promises to deliver high performance in a compact and energy-efficient package. The engine, based on a technology developed at ORNL and licensed to Ecotera, also boasts low emissions and quiet operation, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. Ecotera Energy sees the thermochemical energy conversion engine being used initially for transportation such as for hybrid vehicles and aerospace applications and to generate electricity in remote locations. Other advantages of the engine include increased reliability, 25 percent greater fuel efficiency than conventional power sources and fuel flexibility. The engine can be powered by fossil fuels, biomass, solar, nuclear and industrial waste heat.
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