Tyson gears up for test drive of emerging, emissions-busting engine

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Work on the 'opposed piston' design from Achates Power, which dramatically cuts nitrogen oxide pollution, has been backed by federal and state grants

Can an engine design once used in submarines and World War II fighter plans help reduce the nitrogen oxide emissions related to commercial truck fleets? Tyson Foods, which owns one of the largest private...

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