OEMs are looking at the split
OEMs are looking at the split cycle engines, but Scuderi and Tour have been mum on making any comments or even hinting at who they are. I have personally witnessed OEM interest at various shows; and I know for a fact Scuderi has some European companies interested. I also witnessed GM engineers talking to them at SAE, and Tour Engine as well at a separate event where I interviewed Dr. Oded Tour.
Truth is, OEMs are slow to respond with any tech that is not invented in their own labs. Ford is counting on small displacement with turbos; GM is hedging bets with HCCI; and Toyota is still using modified Atkinson cycle engines. While the split cycle would use all the same engine tech like variable valve and cam timing, turbos, direct fuel injection, etc. it would involve some tooling changes; and those do not happen overnight at OEMs. Furthermore, there are validationa and certifiications involved with the government EPA arm.
I will cover the SAE World Congress in a few months and will have a report on split cycle then; hopefully another interview where I will press those very questions.