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Raytheon inks deal with Cyclone Power for clean, all-purpose engine

Defense firm Raytheon and Cyclone Power Technologies are collaborating on an "all-fuel" combustion engine that can operate on biofuels, synthetic gas and solar energy.
Written by Andrew Nusca, Contributor

Defense firm Raytheon has placed an order with Cyclone Power Technologies for its signature "all-fuel" combustion engine that can operate on biofuels, synthetic gas or even solar energy.

Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems division placed a $400,000 initial purchase order for multiple "MantaRay" engines from Florida-based Cyclone. The engines are a collaboration between the two companies and leverage tech from Cyclone's existing Mark V engine.

"After months of rigorous engine testing, we're pleased to say that Cyclone and Raytheon are now entering the next phase of our working relationship," Cyclone CEO Harry Schoell said in a statement. "We are designing and building engines such as the MantaRay for Raytheon and their customers, and starting to generate revenue from these operations."

Cyclone touts its engine as "eco-friendly," and claims it can power everything from portable electric generators and garden equipment to cars, trucks and locomotives. It's a modern steam engine designed to achieve high thermal efficiencies through a compact heat-regenerative process, emitting fewer greenhouse gases and pollutants.

This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com

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