Technically, the combustion engine in any hybrid vehicle is a range extender, but the term commonly refers to gasoline-fueled generators that are used to charge an electric vehicle’s battery pack but ...

It’s pretty obvious that electricity is the future for our cars. But as any EV owner now can tell you, it has some limitations. Range and charging times are their biggest limitations, but the Toyota ...

Free-piston engine generators and linear machines represent an innovative departure from conventional rotary systems, offering high thermal efficiency and operational flexibility by eliminating the ...

Toyota has showcased a new internal combustion engine design specifically for use in range-extended electric vehicles. Called the Free Piston Engine Linear Generator (FPEG), the main purpose of this ...

EAST GRANBY, Conn., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinsley Energy Systems, a leader in onsite power solutions with a 60-year legacy in the energy industry, announces a new partnership with Mainspring ...

Toyota is revolutionizing the automotive industry with its groundbreaking W-Piston Free-Piston Engine, which achieves an impressive 50% efficiency. This innovation not only promises enhanced ...

Hyliion announced that it will be acquiring a fuel-agnostic generator from General Electric that is expected to drastically cut emissions and increase fuel efficiency by up to 20% in its hybrid ERX.

Toyota is developing a unique style of gasoline engine, known as a free-piston engine, in order to have a unit that can be integrated into a range-extender configuration as efficiently as possible.

In partnership with Woodward, Inc., a global leader in controls in Fort Collins, CO, the team is developing a free-piston linear generator as an alternative internal combustion technology. It utilizes ...

The utility partnered with the NextEra Energy Resources to install the Mainspring linear generator at the Napa County Microgrid. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has deployed a "linear ...