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Turbine Truck Engines Creates Powerful Prototype

Private investors fund 540-hp prototype for Turbine Truck Engines, Inc.
August 04, 2006

Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. announced today that a small group of private investors from Canada have committed up to $460,000 in funding over the next six months to finalize the completion of the 540 hp "Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine" (DCGT) Engine Prototype.

Turbine Truck Engines Prototype Drawing
Turbine Truck Engine's Detonation... 
   
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Turbine Truck Engines Prototype Drawing
Turbine Truck Engine's Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine

The DCGT is a Air Cooled, Lightweight, Flex-Fueled Engine and will utilize up to 30% Less Fuel than today's engines; operate on Ethanol, Gasoline, Diesel, Propane, or Hydrogen; have Cold Start Capabilities with any fuel; produce 30% Less Emissions and Greenhouse Exhaust Gases; and operate without Lube Oil, Filters or Pumps.


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