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| WEST SPRINGFIELD Congressman John W. Olver (D-1st District) announced that Congress has approved $1.2 million for a West Springfield company that is developing new technology for a new more efficient internal combustion engine. Olver is a member of the Appropriations Committee and worked to secure the funding. The funding is included in the FY06 Defense Appropriations conference report, which has been approved by the House and Senate and signed into law by the president. "Improvements in the efficiency of the internal combustion engine would have significant impacts on the economy, dependency on foreign oil, public health and the environment. It's exciting to know that work in this area is happening right now in West Springfield," Olver said. The Scuderi Group of West Springfield has developed a split-cycle, air hybrid engine technology that is a re-working of the standard, internal combustion engine. The Scuderi technology is patented worldwide with six patents issued and several pending in the U.S. as well as well as three pending in over 45 countries. The Scuderi Engine was designed by the late Carmelo Scuderi, an accomplished engineer and inventor. His sons are carrying on his goal of building a prototype of his engine design. Salvatore Scuderi, president of the Scuderi Group, said, "While the production of two prototype engines one gasoline, one diesel has already begun, this federal funding will insure the completion of this project and further expand on this exciting new technology. We want to thank Congressman John Olver for his foresight and diligent efforts in Congress." Computer simulation testing at an internationally recognized independent test laboratory has shown the Scuderi Engine to be potentially 24 to 28 percent more efficient and to produce 50 to 80 percent less nitrogen oxides emissions than a conventional engine. According to the company, some of the potential benefits of the engine are: Gas mileage per vehicle would increase by up to 75 percent; Vehicles would be able to exceed all current mileage and emission standards, including hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxides emission standards, without compromising weight, performance or safety; CAF standards could easily be met or exceeded; Consumers would save billions of dollars in fuel costs; Reduction in emissions would result in a healthier environment; The overall cost of the vehicle would be reduced, by downsizing or eliminating the catalytic converter; Our national security would benefit by reducing dependency on foreign oil; Our military would benefit by an increased operating range on its vehicles; and The economy would gain from a reduction in oil prices and increased job opportunities. Building of prototypes of the Scuderi Engine has recently been initiated at the world renowned Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. The Scuderi Group is located at 1111 Elm Street, Suite 4, in West Springfield. For more information, visit www.scuderigroup.com. |