Public engineering firm profile
San Diego, CA
Fundamentally Better Engines
Achates Power is a San Diego-based applied R&D and technology licensing organization specializing in Opposed-Piston (OP) engine technology for clean, efficient, and cost-effective transportation. It works with leading engine manufacturers, licensing designs, development and test tools, software, and patents for engines spanning passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, military vehicles, and off-road power generation.
Licensing of proprietary opposed-piston designs, software, patents, and test tools to global engine manufacturers.
Applied research and design-optimization services to develop next-generation thermal systems across transport sectors.
2021 | California | Major Retailer | Transportation
An opposed-piston ultralow NOx diesel heavy-duty engine entered revenue service in California with a major retailer to demonstrate efficiency and emissions compliance.
View project source2015 | U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) | Defense
Research and development work on the Advanced Combat Engine (ACE) for tactical and combat vehicles, supporting the modernization strategy of tactical ground fleets.
View project source2015 | U.S. Department of Energy | Automotive
Development of an Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition Engine under a federal research award.
View project source2019 | ARPA-E | Automotive
Engine engineering project focused on developing a hybrid opposed-piston engine powered by advanced internal combustion designs.
View project sourceDetroit, MI