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MECACHROME and MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT SA
enter into a partnership for the mass
production of MCE-5 VCRi engines
A commercial, technical and industrial agreement was signed by MECACHROME and MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT at Aubigny-sur-Nère in France on May 12th 2011, by Mr. Julio DE SOUSA (President of MECACHROME) and Mr. Jean-François ROCHE (CEO of MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT).
Presented in advance to Mr. François FILLON, president of the Urban Community of Sablé-sur-Sarthe and Prime Minister of France, the goal of this strategic agreement is to coordinate and associate the resources of both structures to promote MCE-5 VCRi variable compression ratio technology and the know-how, skills and experience of both companies to carmakers worldwide in the aim of mass producing the MCE-5 VCRi engine.
Mass production of MCE-5 VCRi variable compression ratio engines
Developed by MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT since 2000, this internal combustion engine is compatible with all the technologies currently available for gasoline engines, such as direct injection, VVT (Variable Valve Timing) and turbocharging. The energy efficiency of internal combustion engines has always been improved by adding new functions. MCE-5 VCRi proposes a decisive additional function: compression ratio control. At identical performance levels, it will provide fuel consumption reductions of 20% for small vehicles and up to 35% for high-performance vehicles. After 13 years of R & D, this technology is now ready to enter into the process leading to its mass production by 2016-2017.
A partnership that strengthens French industry
This partnership also aims at reinforcing the economic model of both structures while enhancing the support provided by the public authorities and institutions in the framework of subsidized Research & Development programs.
Finally, this agreement between two innovative companies should boost the development of French and regional automotive engine manufacturing for small and medium series.
About MECACHROME
Founded in 1937, Mecachrome, based in France, is a major player in the design, engineering, manufacturing and assembly of complex, high-precision components intended for aeronautic and automotive applications. This includes components for aerostructures, airplane and high-end car engines, and race car engines. Mecachrome currently employs over 1400 people worldwide.
The Sablé-sur-Sarthe site has been specialized in the machining and assembly of engine elements (cylinder heads, engine blocks, oil sumps, etc.) since 1993 for the car and truck sectors. They support their customers in each project phase, from design, through pre-series, to small and medium series production, and this while complying with quality standards, costs and lead times. They have received several certifications, including ISO 9001 certification for system quality assurance in 1997, ISO/TS 16949 in 2001 and ISO 14001 for environmental responsibility in 2002. Its customers include very prestigious car and truck makers such as RENAULT, AMG, DAIMLER, VOLVO, JOHN DEERE AND RENAULT TRUCKS.
Find more information on our products and services at www.mecachrome.com.
About MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT
Created in 2000, MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT is based in Lyon, France and is developing the MCE-5 VCRi engine (variable compression ratio engine) that makes it possible to significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 20 to 35% depending on the type of vehicle. MCE-5 VCRi technology is a response to the environmental, energy and economic challenges faced by the automotive industry. MCE-5 VCRi engines combine both the advantages of Diesel engines and those of gasoline engines.
MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT has invested over 70 million euros to date in the development of MCE-5 VCRi technology, which could be ready for mass production by 2016-2017 thanks to a consortium comprising 12 internationally recognized European companies. The MCE-5 VCRi project is backed and financed by several French and European institutions. It’s an example of successful public-private financing. Alongside 400 French and foreign company shareholders, over one third of the total research & development has been financed by the French State and two regions.
Find out more information at www.vcr-i.com.
Press Contacts:
- For MECACHROME
Corinne COLLAIN
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Phone : 06 24 39 18 60 / 02 47 30 68 28
- For MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT
Madeline VASSAUX
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Phone : 06 45 50 71 43 / 04 72 00 42 30
