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Hey Piecemaker- see you're still here at old iHub CYPW.
bad 3-4 years... thinking of checking back in.
could this be a turning point?
Mercedes has a water as lubricant engine design...
http://www.google.com/patents/US20120260885
There is enough results on the books to say this is such an engine. You can disagree with me on this but then, why are you even here on this forum? This financial market minimizes and undermine confidence. I would suggest to Cyclone, reviewing KickStarter, which I think, would go a lot further in supporting this particular technology (as it has many successful start ups) and Cyclone's approach to solving the world problems that existing ice engines have created. Conceivably, it would weed out short term market manipulation.
https://www.kickstarter.com/help/stats
News; Cyclone and Phoenix Power Group Sign Collaborative Agreement To Support Production of Waste Heat Engine
LANCASTER, OH, March 18, 2014. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel clean-tech Cyclone Engine,announced that its waste-to-power subsidiary, Cyclone-WHE LLC, has signed a System Use Agreement with Phoenix Power Group LLC to support and advance the production of the next two generations of Cyclone's Waste Heat Engines (the WHE-DR).
Under this agreement, Phoenix has agreed to provide a minimum of two steam generating systems (PSG) designed to utilize waste motor oil, to be used for long-term operational testing of the production version WHE-DR engines. The first of these systems has already been placed at Cyclone-WHE's manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Ohio. Phoenix has also agreed to supply pumps, radiators, electrical generators and other critical equipment for the testing of the WHE-DR and the complete waste motor oil to power system.
Phoenix is Cyclone's exclusive, worldwide licensee to utilize Cyclone engines to produce power from the clean combustion of waste motor oil, as well as other waste fuels and engine lubricants. Phoenix has an experienced distribution network already in place in North American. In addition, Phoenix has previously agreed to purchase at least 6,500 engines during the initial five-year period after delivery of the first Generation 1 engines, in order to maintain its full rights under its license.
Christopher Nelson, President of Cyclone and Managing Director of Cyclone-WHE, stated: "Phoenix has come through again, providing support and assistance during this critical stage of our development. Their cooperation will surely help speed along our production schedule, leading to engine sales not only to Phoenix, but also dozens of other early adaptor customers requesting our products."
Thomas Thillen, President of Phoenix, stated: "We welcome the collaboration with Cyclone-WHE and their Ohio-based team of engineers and manufacturing partners. We are excited about the progress and want to make sure we are doing everything we can to be a productive member of this program. We're confident in our market potential and current worldwide product demand, and want to get down to the business of selling waste oil power generators as soon as possible."
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Wow! Lot of info in that report.
News; Cyclone Completes In-House Testing of Waste Heat Engine;
Shifts Commercialization Program to Ohio State University
POMPANO BEACH, FL, January 14, 2013. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel clean-tech Cyclone Engine,announced today that it has completed the in-house development and testing phase of its Waste Heat Engine (the WHE-DR) and, as planned, has transitioned the next commercialization and manufacturing phases of the program to The Ohio State University's Center for Automotive Research (CAR).
Christopher Nelson, President of Cyclone and Managing Director of the company's Waste Heat division, stated: "We have reached a milestone event for Cyclone and the evolution of our engine technology - a transfer of the physical engine, testing equipment and program management to our engineering partners at CAR. This is a critical, timely step as the technology moves into manufacturing mode in the Columbus, Ohio area. We are very proud of our innovation team in Florida which has developed an excellent engine, perfectly suited for the underserved small-scale waste-to-power sector. We now have top talent from CAR, our manufacturer Precision CNC, and a few other experts who will be coming onboard over the next couple of months, to complete our mission of getting our product to market."
Dr. James H. Durand, Director of Testing, Engineering and Software Development Services (TESS) at CAR, stated: "Based on the great progress accomplished in Florida and with Cyclone's continued support of the program, we are confident that we can advance the Cyclone WHE-DR engine through its remaining steps to commercialization. We have the personnel, experience, expertise and strong desire to complete this project successfully."
CAR is a Columbus-based interdisciplinary research center within The Ohio State University's College of Engineering. Among other expertise, CAR focuses on advanced engine development, alternative fuels for reduced fuel consumption and emissions, electric and hybrid drivetrains, and advanced battery technology. CAR performs research and analysis for some of the largest automotive OEMs and government agencies in the world.
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C'mon Cyclone, the world needs you!
Cyclone Power Technologies Verifies Advances in
Its Next Generation Waste Heat Engine
POMPANO BEACH, FL, November 26, 2013. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CYPW) announced that it has successfully completed an on-sight inspection by its customer, Phoenix Power Group, of the performance and durability testing being conducted on its next generation Waste Heat Engine, called the WHE-DR. The Company has released new video of the WHE-DR running on heat recycled from Phoenix's Micro Dry-Steam Generator (MDSG) during this important two-day assessment and third-party verification meeting.
Cyclone's WHE-DR is designed to convert waste heat from various commercial, municipal and agricultural devices into mechanical power. The Phoenix MDSG is one such technology that produces thermal energy from the clean combustion of used motor oil. The integrated WHE-DR and MDSG system is meant to produce 7 to 10 kW of electricity in addition to all the heating requirements of garages, car dealerships and similar facilities. This cogeneration unit is expected to reduce energy costs by shaving peak electrical demand year-round, and creating space heating during cold months as a process by-product. Phoenix's partners control approximately 70% of the used motor oil furnace market in the U.S., with over 60,000 units in the field.
Thomas Thillen, Phoenix's President, stated, "We're very pleased with the initial performance of the new model WHE-DR. Cyclone has made a major leap forward in the engine's development - it is running considerably smoother, quieter and longer than we've seen previously. We feel confident in gearing up now to commence our pilot programs next year."
Christopher Nelson, Cyclone's President, stated: "We echo our customer's sentiment in being quite pleased with the progress of the WHE-DR. We're moving ahead steadily with our development partners at Ohio State University, and aiming to complete initial durability testing by the end of this year in order to shift into limited scale manufacturing mode soon thereafter."
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Hooray!
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For Immediate Release
Cyclone Completes Build of Next Generation Waste Heat Engine
With The Ohio State University's Center for Automotive Research
POMPANO BEACH, FL, November 5, 2013. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel clean-tech Cyclone Engine,announced today that it has completed the build of its next generation Waste Heat Engine, in conjunction with The Ohio State University's prestigious Center for Automotive Research (OSU CAR). The model engine, called the WHE-DR, is currently in testing and is expected to be ready to transition into limited production by the end of this year.
The WHE-DR boasts several important advancements over the previous engine model, meant to decrease manufacturing costs and increase operational durability without loss of performance. For instance, the new engine replaces six cylinders with three slightly larger bore cylinders, and utilizes more robust and less complicated admittance and exhaust valving systems, and simplified rod bearing connections. Overall, the WHE-DR has approximately 60% fewer parts than the earlier version. Initial testing has demonstrated significantly smoother and quieter operation, which is expected to result in the successful completion of durability tests over the next two months.
Dr. James H. Durand, Director of Testing, Engineering & Software Development Services at OSU CAR, stated: "We have made great progress in a short period of time, and are very pleased with the resulting engine design of the WHE-DR. We believe this is an engine that will ultimately achieve the reliability and durability expectations of Cyclone and its customers. We feel confident that together with Cyclone's team we will complete our project goals in the short term."
"We are very proud of our improved engine. This is a technological and business milestone that must not be understated, as we are fast approaching our transition into phase one manufacturing with our team that we have been preparing in Ohio. For small-scale waste-to-power applications, we believe this product has enormous market potential," stated Harry Schoell, Chairman and CTO of Cyclone.
OSU CAR is a Columbus-based interdisciplinary research center within The Ohio State University's College of Engineering. Among other expertise, OSU CAR focuses on advanced engine development, alternative fuels for reduced fuel consumption and emissions, electric and hybrid drivetrains, and advanced battery technology. OSU CAR performs research
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Cyclone Power Technologies is the developer of the award-winning Cyclone Engine - an all-fuel, clean-tech engine with the power and versatility to run everything from waste energy electric generators and solar thermal systems to cars, trucks and locomotives. Invented by company founder and Chairman Harry Schoell, the patented Cyclone Engine is an eco-friendly external combustion engine, ingeniously designed to achieve high thermal efficiencies through a compact heat-regenerative process, and to run on virtually any fuel - including bio-diesels, syngas or solar - while emitting fewer greenhouse gases and irritating pollutants into the air. The Cyclone Engine was recognized by Popular Science Magazine as the Invention of the Year for 2008, and was presented with two Society of Automotive Engineers' AEI Tech Awards. Additionally, Cyclone was named Environmental Business of the Year by the Broward County Environmental Protection Department. For more information, visit www.cyclonepower.com.
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still, 24 gallons/hour figure is not anything other than the maximum burn rate - and has no bearing on the efficiency of Cyclone.
the principles of Cyclone are simple, yes. And they are shared by any number of machine designs like the Sterling. Cyclone is trying to integrate these simple principles using new control assemblies and new materials to achieve much higher efficiencies fuel to shaft for their engine. But that is just the beginning. Once the engine is up and running (something we are all waiting for with varying degrees of patience) the engine potential crosses into entirely new territory - able to take advantage of a mother load of system efficiencies never seen outside of the electric motor. Things like no transmission, no need to idle, no need for entirely new fuel infrastructure, and a whole lot more.
I believe the number/rate of 24 gallons / hour was the maximum fuel delivery rate which should not be confused with the engine usage over time. I have no first hand knowledge about this but here is what I imagine; The engine delivers torque by delivering high pressure steam. The burn cycle is only needed when the pressure drops below demand for steam feed. this is an important distinction between the Cyclone and ICE. There is no need to fuel an idling engine, just as there is no need to power the engine when coasting. The only time fuel is necessary when steam pressure drops below a pre-specified. The beauty of the Cyclone burn chamber/heat exchange is, as I see it, to flash steam nearly instantly which supply's power in a large enough blast as to get the job done so it can go to a rest state when considered efficient. It is this sophisticated coordination of power on off which may make this engine way more than a backyard steam engine with refrigerator tube coils
Cyclone Power Technologies Selected to Present All-Fuel Engine
At Exclusive Defense Energy Summit
POMPANO BEACH, FL, October 30, 2013. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CYPW) has been invited to present its all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine at the prestigious Defense Energy Summit this November 11-13 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin, Texas.
Cyclone was among a limited number of companies selected by a review panel to showcase innovative energy technologies to the U.S. Military and Department of Defense. The summit will be attended by key representatives and buyers from both the government and private industry seeking new energy solutions for distributed and portable power generation, among other categories. Cyclone's technology will be featured in both the Monday and Tuesday (November 11 and 12) summit showcases.
"We're honored to be recognized for our achievements in the research and development of small-scale energy systems. There is a general consensus that R&D funding will remain strong for clean power technologies that work to improve national security and reduce government costs. Our unique external heat engine - capable of running on virtually any fuel - in our opinion fits neatly into that class, and for that we are confident in our future opportunities. This is echoed by key review committees which have once again selected Cyclone to present its engines," stated Christopher Nelson, President of Cyclone.
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Cyclone Power Technologies is the developer of the award-winning Cyclone Engine - an all-fuel, clean-tech engine with the power and versatility to run everything from waste energy electric generators and solar thermal systems to cars, trucks and locomotives. Invented by company founder and Chairman Harry Schoell, the patented Cyclone Engine is an eco-friendly external combustion engine, ingeniously designed to achieve high thermal efficiencies through a compact heat-regenerative process, and to run on virtually any fuel - including bio-diesels, syngas or solar - while emitting fewer greenhouse gases and irritating pollutants into the air. The Cyclone Engine was recognized by Popular Science Magazine as the Invention of the Year for 2008, and was presented with two Society of Automotive Engineers' AEI Tech Awards. Additionally, Cyclone was named Environmental Business of the Year by the Broward County Environmental Protection Department. For more information, visit www.cyclonepower.com.
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Cyclone Power Technologies
Progress Letter to Shareholders
For Immediate Release
Dear Shareholders:
Cyclone continued to make great strides forward in the first half of 2013. We generated consistent revenue in the first and second quarters, made substantial advancements in our core technology, and added key partners to assist in the process of commercializing our engines. Our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission this week, and we urge our shareholders to review it. Notable achievements during the period and additional forward looking information are highlighted below:
Continued Increased Revenue & Decreased Expenses
Cyclone generated $502,882 of revenue in the first half of 2013, compared to $380,445 in the same period in 2012. Operating expenses for the first half of 2013 were approximately $1.25 million, as compared to approximately $1.84 million for the same period in the previous year. This represents a 32% increase in revenue with a 32% decrease in expenses. The result was an operating loss for the first half of 2013 of slightly over $1 million (as compared to almost $1.7 million in 2012), of which only approximately $300,000 represented actual net cash used in operations. Management has made a sincere effort to cut costs and focus resources on revenue-producing projects, and is extremely encouraged by this positive trend which will form the foundation for future growth.
Commercialization & Technology
Engine Commercialization Plan: In the beginning of this year, we implemented a three prong plan to advance Cyclone's engines towards commercialization, which includes: (1) securing additional engineering expertise, (2) establishing manufacturing partnerships, and (3) working closely with partners and future customers to integrate and optimize complete power systems and prepare for the commencement of pilot programs. With respect to our 10 HP Waste Heat Engine (the WHE-25), which we believe is the closest of our several engine models to production readiness, this plan is being executed through the subsidiary entity Cyclone-WHE (CWHE), with substantial progress in the first half of 2013 as follows:
(1) Engineering: In July 2013, work was commenced with The Ohio State University's acclaimed Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to perform finite element and dynamic stress analysis of the WHE-25 engine, followed by independent durability testing and validation. CAR has assembled a distinguished team to advance this project, including a senior engineer from General Motors, and experts in fluid and thermal sciences, energy conversion systems, dynamic systems and controls.
As of the date of this letter, improvements to the WHE-25 that Cyclone's engineers have made in conjunction with CAR's experts have led to endurance runs 5X longer than previously achieved with less vibration and noise. We believe this is the right track to complete this project by the end of the year, which would provide Cyclone with a validated engine ready for pilot program sales.
(2) Manufacturing: Also in July, CWHE signed an agreement with Ohio-based Precision CNC, a high-tech, prototype to production machining company with which we have been working over the past four years. The agreement between CWHE and Precision CNC covers the co-location of engineering, production and assembly space; the purchase of dedicated CNC machinery to assure quick and accurate turn-around of engine parts; co-employment of certain staff members to decrease costs; and reduced and transparent pricing structures. Alongside Precision CNC, we are also in negotiations to secure a new leased facility to provide the capacity of turning-out at least 1,500 engines per month - our conservative goal for the WHE-25 over the next two to three years.
(3) Customers and Partners: Over the last year, Cyclone and CWHE have signed several important teaming and joint-development agreement with companies that have synergistic capabilities in the waste-to-power market, including biomass gasification, methane production and flaring, and micro-grid electrical power generation. These companies include Enginuity Energy, B&W Constructors, Clean Carbon in Australia, Aura Systems, and Phoenix Power Group. The latter of these partners, Phoenix Power, has a current market of over 150,000 waste oil furnace customers which presents an enormous niche market for the WHE-25, which can convert their systems' heat to year-round mechanical and electrical power.
Additionally, over the last few years, Cyclone's business development team has compiled a long list of early-adaptor "beta" customers for the first release (Gen-1) of the WHE-25. We anticipate that we will be able to start accepting prototype engine deposits from some of these customers soon, with delivery schedules for these first run engines being released by the end of 2013. Revenue projections for Gen-1 engines are between $2.5 million and $3 million which will help fund the final phase of development: engineering for manufacturability, which can reasonably be accomplished in 2014.
S-2 - Portable Power Project: Cyclone's S-2 project with the U.S. Army / TARDEC to develop a compact, multi-fuel 10-kWe auxiliary power unit continues to move forward. We completed the fourth of five milestones in the quarter, and received payment for $251,000. The test engine has been run on steam multiple times over the last few months with excellent results. Our engineering team is now working on integrating peripheral equipment (pumps, air compressors, etc.), many of which needed to be developed internally due to their specific size and performance requirements, with the base engine, combustor and condenser. From a contractual standpoint, we have been pushed back a few months due to forces outside of our control, as Department of Defense cutbacks resulted in losing our Contracting Officer Representative (COR), the government's technical liaison for the project. As a new COR is appointed by the Army and gets up to speed with the project, we should be able to resume testing with TARDEC and establish a delivery date for the engines. In the meantime, Cyclone continues to seek additional follow-on Phase 2 funding for this important project through both government and commercial enterprises.
Mark 5 Engine Development: Cyclone has two projects that require the Mark 5 engine - Combilift and the Land Speed Record (LSR) TeamSteam USA vehicle. We expect to receive an additional $300,000 from the Combilift contract as prototype engines for their material lift equipment are delivered, and believe that the LSR program can also generate revenue for Cyclone as testing of the car commences, thus demonstrating its performance to potential partners. Cyclone is still committed to finishing both these projects this year. Concurrently, our business development team is also in discussions with additional customers for the Mark 5 engine for a variety of uses, including natural gas powered micro-CHP (combined heat and power).
Funding & Future Growth
Cyclone continues take action and pursue financing opportunities that, in management's opinion, present the least dilutive options for our shareholders. We are committed to this principal, as is clearly demonstrated by the fact that in June, the Company's four executive officers and directors waived their contractual rights to 2.4 million stock options over the following four quarters.
With respect to financings, in April Cyclone closed the first $100,000 tranche of a $500,000 convertible note with a west coast investment fund, and closed another $100,000 from this party since then. In June we closed a $226,250 convertible promissory note with a Chicago-based fund. Both these agreements contain provisions that allow Cyclone to limit the number of shares that could be issued when or if the respective notes are converted to common stock, including price floors and cash re-payment options.
Cyclone will need to raise additional funds in the short term to implement plans to commercialize our engine technology and commence product sales. If the WHE-25 engine project can be completed by the end of this year, however, we believe we can limit our requirement for short term funding and focus on engine sales and long term strategic partnerships. These are catalyst events for Cyclone, which could propel the Company forward rapidly.
Overall, the first half of 2013 was very positive for Cyclone, marked by solid growth in our revenue position, technology development, and business model. We have laid out a plan to transition the first engines into production this year and commence consistent revenue, and are on schedule to meet those internal milestones. We expect that you will see major advancements at Cyclone over the second half of 2013, and as a result, we remain optimistic and excited about our future.
On behalf of the entire Cyclone team, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Harry Schoell
Chairman and Chief Technical Officer
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Cyclone Power Technologies is the developer of the award-winning Cyclone Engine - an all-fuel, clean-tech engine with the power and versatility to run everything from waste energy electric generators and solar thermal systems to cars, trucks and locomotives. Invented by company founder and Chairman Harry Schoell, the patented Cyclone Engine is an eco-friendly external combustion engine, ingeniously designed to achieve high thermal efficiencies through a compact heat-regenerative process, and to run on virtually any fuel - including bio-diesels, syngas or solar - while emitting fewer greenhouse gases and irritating pollutants into the air. The Cyclone Engine was recognized by Popular Science Magazine as the Invention of the Year for 2008, and was presented with two Society of Automotive Engineers' AEI Tech Awards. Additionally, Cyclone was named Environmental Business of the Year by the Broward County Environmental Protection Department. For more information, visit www.cyclonepower.com.
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I believe these are some of things (from Brown's web site) that Cyclone is engineering OUT of Cyclone steam system. Plus this Brown engine is not a steam regenerative (rankine cycle) engine.
"The intake and exhaust manifolds are not included. Motor mount brackets can be made out of 1-1/2? steel angle iron 18? to 24? long and bolted to the two bottom ½” holes in each end plate.
It is advisable to mount a 8 to 10-inch pulley on the CW main shaft for hand rotation to ease starting the engine Add approximately one quart of MOBILE SYNTHETIC 30-40 weight air compressor oil to the crankcase, view the level in the crankcase sight glass. This oil will not solidify if water/steam were to enter the crankcase. Regular synthetic oil can be used. Connect low-pressure air to the two steam inlets in the two blocks and the engine should run nicely. It would be wise to recheck the valve timing and make sure that the admission to both the piston top and bottom are about equal. Correct valve timing is most important. Install an engine oiler before running on hot steam.
ENGINE OILING— On occasion open the bottom drain plug and see if any water has accumulated in the bottom of the crankcase. If so, let it run out, and then close the drain plug.
Before operation, make sure the oil level is visible in the sight glass. This engine requires steam cylinder oil injected into the steam line to protect the valve and piston from wear. MOBILE ONE synthetic oil of 400 viscosity is recommended, as well as any steam cylinder oil. The feed rate should be in the order of 1 quart per every 50– 60 hours of operation with highly superheated steam."
by the lm's synopsis, post 22347, you can see the small scale steam piston had virtually no development effort relative the oil fired ICE. Petroleum fuel and oil interests served only the engine that could deliver their product for the last 100 years. This includes the infrastructure around fuel supply and delivery. Harry and company is attempting to overcome that head start and monumental size disparity. And I think, showing results worthy of investors careful consideration, due admiration and respect for what has been accomplished, and a bit of patience.
I'm thinking Chris and Harry probably think you are capable of building your own brick house and wouldn't want to interfere.
absolutely correct, pennypicker42. I have high hopes for Cyclone but I plan to live within Harry's schedule. A risky stock at this time, no doubt, and people should have a reasonable investment strategy to allow for it. Hectoring Harry endlessly isn't helping anyone and IMO, is totally unjustified.
I don't get your meaning 612rat. ?
Been a very long time since I heard the expression "hot diggity"
an it's makin' me smile. Right on Piecemaker!
It is possible to do both, R&D and production. Several companies come to mind. Apple for one is excellent at both innovation, and the implementation of that innovation (other aspects as well like distribution). I see this the R&D portion of Cyclone as not coming to an end but moving products through to production. There should be no 'exit strategy'. One aspect of the widening implementation of this technology is the need to develop and marry various fuel delivery device and engine interfaces. Just my opinion.
The concepts may look familiar (to some) in this Stone and Webster patent.
http://www.google.com/patents/US4390503
So ....? What the f are you talking about? Fire box?.??? The first time I've ever heard the term? outside of 100 year old locomotive steam history. Chamber, box.. What's your point. The Cyclone burn chamber is based on established technology developed by Stone and Webster so many decades ago. You are purposefully a fly in the ointment. There is little to your posts besides reactionary invective pointedly designed to infuriate the knowledgeable or to scare the curious.
A cover story in Racecar Engineering News Feb 2013 features Cyclone/Hoyo Streamliner! Great description of the workings and potential of the Schoell Cycle Engine - (can't find an Internet link) see it on Cyclone Face Book page.
If you're long here, I heartily support your enthusiasm!
Well mr Wowza... what's going on now?
hear me cheer, Cycloneers!
Successfully Completed milestone. I'll say it again for EMPHASIS.
Successfully Completed Milestone.
Indeed! Capping and burning methane emissions from the massive run away bio-digesters AKA bovine manure lagoons, is a great way to slow atmospheric green house carbon ten times worse then CO2 . And getting $ on the KWh generated isn't going to hurt either.
Well, Mr Wowza it's way pastime for taking some serious position w/Cyclone. You are getting this stock at a steal, IMO. Good on you!
I love the new activity. I love the direction. However, why now? I really hope this is not just some pump and dump bs. Really hope, who ever you are, there's some true believer in it.
The answer that ALL environmentalists are looking for is 'sustainability'. I totally reject your characterization. Cyclone Engines offer this answer to power generation. It's interesting to me that you are not on board with this concept.
Yes, welcome back Kat! Looking forward to more of those wonderful observations from Pompano Beach! Many thanks in advance!
Like I said, it's got to be real, but it also has to be exciting. Why are you so afraid of hype? To be noticed (free publicity) this engine must capture the imagination, it must make a connection with the market. Demonstrate this connection with an LSR! What could be more evocative? Demonstrate the attributes that make this engine real or otherwise languish, just like Montgomery Ward, or Poloroid or DEC Computer...
Hype is hype (it's got to be real after all) but sizzle sells. Let me say this again. Sizzle sells! This is the first rule of marketing. Otherwise, please join Montgomery Ward.
I believe that this company is indeed in the 'D' Stage. But, I term that to be the DEMONSTRATION stage. As far as can be seen NOW there is a merely a collection of engineering accomplishments and legal groundwork with very limited public demonstration of potential. This company is still a Research and Development company. It can't be evaluated as a manufacturer of anything yet... i.e. Profit/Loss, etc. does not apply yet.
Wow! That worked fantastic! Moving Harry out of exec status has really improved the stock price...
POMPANO BEACH, FL, Oct. 16, 2012. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine,announced today that it has successfully completed ahead of schedule the second major milestone under its engine development contract with the U.S. Army / Tank Command (TACOM). With this accomplishment, Cyclone has submitted and TACOM has approved for payment an invoice for approximately $250,000.
The Army / TACOM contract is valued at approximately $1.4 million, of which $500,000 has been received to date by Cyclone. The program objective is to develop a Phase I prototype of a highly compact, lightweight 10kW power generator, driven by Cyclone's power-dense, external combustion engine technology. The final product is expected to be compatible for use with multiple lines of combat vehicles either as a built-in auxiliary or dismountable and portable power unit. Cyclone anticipates completing this Phase I contract by June 2013, which may be followed by Phase II follow-on development and funding next year.
Christopher Nelson, President of Cyclone, commented: "We're very pleased to have completed this important milestone of our contract with TACOM, which included a thorough on-site inspection of our facility here in Florida, and a detailed technical review of the development we've accomplished to date. We are on schedule, if not a little bit ahead, for delivery next year of a prototype engine with a multitude of military and commercial applications for small-scale, portable power generation."