The introduction of the e-Core a few years ago heralded a new family of ship engines using up to 20% less fuel and also with reduced IR emissions. Now NS Research has announced e-Core 2 which will power the next generation of engines from the mid-2120s. e-Core 2 uses a brand new method of fuel ignition along with built in energy recycling which claims to reduce fuel consumption by around 15%.
NS said IR emissions are also reduced, assisting with stealth characteristics. NS will field test e-Core 2 engines from next year.
