Combustion efficiency in internal combustion engines refers to the proportion of chemical energy in the fuel that is converted into useful mechanical work. Attaining high combustion efficiency is ...

The original concept of combustion engines as we understand them dates as far back as the late 1800s. And while they are more or less a solved science today, they definitely didn't start that way.

A July 12 technology item by Richard Truett highlights a specific engineering approach to a general industry challenge: extending the useful life of combustion engines. The value of this report lies ...

What makes hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars attractive options in the market today? Here's what you need to know to really make a judgement call.

Heat transfer in internal combustion engines governs both performance and durability by controlling temperatures within the combustion chamber, cylinder walls, piston crown and cylinder head.

From heavy-duty trucks and agricultural machinery to shipping fleets, aviation, and power generation, internal combustion engines STILL remain indispensable to both global infrastructure and mobility.

There was a time, not long ago, when we all believed there would soon be a moment when internal combustion engines would be completely replaced by electric drives of one nature or another. In the ...

During the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans , the paddock buzzed with excitement as Maserati and Bosch Engineering unveiled something pretty cool: the Nettuno V6 engine, now powered by hydrogen! Instead ...

Several days into it, the ongoing auto show in Shanghai, China, continues to capture the attention of the automotive world. The time that has passed since the event opened its doors allowed us to go ...

It's been a long time since the automotive world has bothered with the mixing of oil and gas of the two-stroke combustion cycle — but soon, it may come time to rid ourselves of four-stroke engines, if ...