New alloy could increase efficiency of ICEs and HEVs

A team of researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), which is owned by the US Department of Energy’s (DoE’s) Office of Science, have collaborated with partners at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and aluminium casting specialists Eck Industries to develop a new alloy that could have a considerable impact on engine efficiency. It is also easier to cast and more heat tolerant than existing products.