Researchers aim to meld the best attributes of both the power-dense two-stroke and the vastly cleaner four-stroke engines.

Conventional wisdom suggests that our faithful internal combustion (IC) engines are heading the way of the buggy whip. The lithium-ion battery has arrived, emissions standards are tightening, and ...

“The message was political in nature and did not contain any threats against the airport, our tenants, airlines, or ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...

Making a new engine while the world’s rushing to switch to electric vehicles only? Mazda said, “why not?” There’s a new innovator in town and it wants you to pay attention. Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engines ...

A triangular engine with 18 cylinders? Surely that's an entry for the Odd Machines Hall of Fame. But it worked ... though it ...

Name a type of terrain, and someone, somewhere, will figure out a way to race on it. From wood-track ovals and countryside rallies to the pure chaos of the Gumball 3000, humans love to pit themselves ...

Diesel engines can technically run backwards, though there's very little (if any) practical applications for this, especially ...

Unit shown in the bottom of the photograph has been removed to show operation of the V-drive which is base of V-four engine.Ring gear shown on lower shaft of top unit is driven by a pinion mounted to ...

Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. In response to the item immediately below, which kicked off this Thread, ...

WinGD, a Swiss marine power firm, has unveiled plans to introduce its first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine engine in 2026, with initial deliveries targeted for 2027. The engine will be supplied for ...