OPOC GETS THE GREEN LIGHT FROM RED CHINA - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 201

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This Autoline After Hours episode, dated June 21, 2013, delves into several automotive industry topics. A significant portion is dedicated to the innovative opposed-piston opposed-cylinder (OPOC) engine from EcoMotors, with CEO Don Runkle discussing a new $200 million factory deal in China. The discussion highlights the OPOC engine's architectural advantages: fewer moving parts, higher efficiency, and modularity, capable of running on both diesel and gasoline with potential for significant fuel economy improvements. Other segments cover Chrysler's voluntary recall of Jeeps, the faster depreciation of EVs and plug-in vehicles compared to traditional cars, and Bosch's new eClutch technology making manual transmissions accessible to novice drivers. The panel also critiques the reliability of JD Power initial quality surveys and discusses the enduring appeal and potential of modern diesel engines in the US market.