Marine Engine Developers Scuderi Sign Up Asian Representation
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Scuderi Group, Inc., developers of the SCUDERI™ Split-Cycle Engine technology has signed a four-year agreement with Tokyo-based Sojitz Marine Engineering Corp. (SOMEC) for exclusive representation in the shipbuilding and marine transportation markets in Korea and Japan.
According to the agreement, SOMEC will assist the Scuderi Group in promoting, selling, and licensing the patented engine technology to the manufacturers in those regions. SOMEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation, one of the largest Japanese trading companies with extensive expertise and reach in the marine transportation and shipbuilding markets worldwide.
The Scuderi Engine's Split-Cycle design separates the compression stroke from the combustion/power stroke to achieve world-class efficiency levels without compromising power. In addition, many advanced features are currently being developed, including a compressed air energy storage capability that can be used as an air-hybrid for mobile applications and energy storage for electric power generation.
Sal Scuderi, president of Scuderi Group said: "The new generation of vessels being launched opens up a lot of potential for the Scuderi technology as environmental regulations and the rise of fuel costs has made us a very compelling alternative to the conventional internal combustion engine. Our partnership with SOMEC makes us a stronger company and accelerates the proliferation of the Scuderi Engine."
