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reciprocating internal combustion engines
Coverage of reciprocating internal combustion engines in the Nexus archive.
- AI data center boom creates an unlikely winner: The small-engine maker
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is driving unexpected demand for reciprocating internal combustion engines due to delays in utility grid connections and large gas turbine deliveries. Operators are opting for on-site natural gas generation using these engines, benefiting manufacturers like Caterpillar, Innio, and Rolls-Royce despite their lower efficiency and higher emissions compared to alternatives.