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Carnot engine test data, presented at the SAEWCX event!

Carnot’s first published test data presented at SAE WCX™ 2026!

Carnot’s first published test data presented at SAE WCX™ 2026! This week, Carnot achieves a major milestone by having our first engine test data published at the SAE WCX event in Detroit. SAE International is a the global authority for engineering knowledge and the WCX (World Congress Experience) being one of the industry’s flagship events,…

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Petredec Investment & Partnership with Carnot

Today, we are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Petredec - a global leader in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry. This partnership will accelerate the deployment of Carnot's next-generation engines, using LPG fuels, across the transport, maritime and power generation sectors.  Philip Harwood, Petredec Fleet Director and new Carnot Board Member visits the…

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Carnot win the Green Transport, RISE award!

Carnot win the Green Transport, RISE Award!

The Carnot team are thrilled to announce that we have been honoured the RISE Award, in the Green Transport Category. The Sustainable Times created the RISE awards, to highlight and celebrate the work of organisations and entrepreneurs leading the change in sustainable innovation. The prestigious award acknowledges Carnot, in the continued commitment to revolutionise transport,…

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George Hunter pitches Carnot Engines

Carnot Engines – Reducing the cost & emissions for heavy-duty power

The world's most efficient engine Carnot Engines is a UK Startup making next generation engines to decarbonise heavy-duty power and replace diesel engines.  Ever wondered what Carnot is all about? See George Hunter pitching at the EcoSummit in Berlin: Carnot's goal is to become the world leading manufacturer of decarbonised heavy-duty power. With next generation…

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Carnot joins the Getting to Zero Coalition

Carnot is now a member of the Getting to Zero Coalition! The Getting to Zero Coalition is managed by Global Maritime Forum, an organisation founded in 2019 by the World Economic Forum and Friends of the Ocean. The Coalition brings together all major actors from the Marine industry including Shipping Companies, Port Operators, Shipyards, Engine…

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Partnership & Investment announced with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

We are delighted to announce our latest partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, a Japanese shipping conglomerate with a global fleet of over 800 vessels. MOL are investing directly in Carnot, becoming our latest shareholder and partner for the maritime industry.  Signing Ceremony at MOL (Europe Africa) Ltd London Office, with the Carnot Team and Mr Toshinobu…

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Decarbonising Port emissions with novel Cold Ironing solution

Carnot is leading a £3m grant to decarbonise the largest source of in-port greenhouse gas emissions with a novel Cold Ironing Solution. When in Port, most vessels use diesel generators to power onboard operations. Globally, this produces around 35Mt of CO2e generated per year and accounts for roughly 60% of total port emissions. This project…

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High Efficiency Ammonia Power for the Maritime Industry

Carnot is leading a consortium which has successfully won a £2.1m grant to decarbonise maritime power using Ammonia fuel. This grant, part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition delivered by Innovate UK, will develop a novel liquid Ammonia engine concept, delivering unrivalled efficiency whilst eliminating emissions from maritime power. We will be targeting heavy-duty maritime…

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Carisbrooke Shipping becomes our latest investor!

Carisbrooke Shipping is a family-owned British shipping company established more than 50 years ago. They have pioneered increasing vessel efficiency and reduced vessel emissions with a continued dedication to innovation and improving vessel design. We have had the great pleasure of working with Carisbrooke Shipping for several years including co-operating on a series of Clean…

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Carnot’s first published test data presented at SAE WCX™ 2026!

This week, Carnot achieves a major milestone by having our first engine test data published at the SAE WCX event in Detroit. SAE International is a the global authority for engineering knowledge and the WCX (World Congress Experience) being one of the industry’s flagship events, where leading engineers, researchers, and companies present new technologies, data, and insights shaping the future of mobility.

Carnot engine

This work represents a close collaboration with our partners at Brunel University London, where testing was carried out using a Hydrogen Carnot Engine at their facilities. For us, this is an important step — moving from concept and development into independently generated, peer-reviewed data on real engine performance.

This project focused on optimising the high efficiency Carnot Engine technology, using hydrogen fuels. The two key technical innovations for the Carnot Engine is firstly, operating at twice the efficiency of a conventional engine and second, operating on any fuel. 

This program achieved both of these core objectives, with engine efficiencies of 58.7% recorded, which compares to around 30% for a traditional engine. By delivering huge fuel savings, a Carnot Engine provides huge cost savings to customers and thus makes hydrogen fuels more economically viable. 

These results successfully laid the foundations for what Carnot can achieve, but this is only the beginning. The performance achieved in this SAE Publication have already been exceeded as Carnot continues to drive forward in what is possible with this technology. 

“We’re incredibly proud to see the first published data from a Carnot engine. This is a significant moment for the team and a testament to the strength of our partnership with Brunel University. It’s just the beginning of what we believe this technology can deliver.”

Nadiur Rahman, Co-Founder & COO

One of the lead engineers on the program was Mohammad, who has a PhD in Hydrogen Engine research and Test Engineer at Carnot:

“Hydrogen fuels possess incredible promise within conventional ICE platforms. However, with the OP engine and its extraordinary properties, we can truly unleash the full potential of hydrogen fuel.”

“The OP engine showcases a remarkable scavenging system and achieves near-zero heat losses. This exceptional combination, along with its versatility in utilising multiple fuels and combustion configurations, transcends the limits of conventional internal combustion engines.”

Mohammad, Lead Engineer