Achates
Americannoun
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(in theAeneid ) the faithful companion and friend of Aeneas.
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a faithful friend or companion.
noun
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classical myth Aeneas' faithful companion in Virgil's Aeneid
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a loyal friend
Example Sentences
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You scale the engine down so it can fit in a car or a truck and you give your car company an obscure name—Achates Power—derived from Greek and Roman mythology.
From Scientific American
"This is about low carbon dioxide and low emissions engines," explained David Crompton, president and CEO of Achates, at an ARPA-E "summit meeting" of experts and investors here this week.
From Scientific American
Achates says it has attracted more than $160 million in investments from venture capital firms and members of the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative, which includes many of the world's major oil companies.
From Scientific American
A second ARPA-E grant this year helped Achates attract Nissan and the University of Michigan Energy Institute to design a small one-cylinder engine to power a hybrid-electric car.
From Scientific American
Fromm said Achates has licensed its technology to the U.S.
From Washington Post
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