We all know how a conventional internal combustion engine works, with a piston and a crankshaft. But that’s by no means the only way to make an engine, and one of the slightly more unusual ...

Both gasoline-burning engines and diesel engines produce power through a process of internal combustion. However, the latter are usually larger, louder, and often dirtier. While many people may not ...

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

In case you missed it, the automotive industry has been on a steady trajectory of internal combustion engine (ICE) downsizing for years. Battery-powered electric vehicles may capture most of the ...

Back when we posted about GM's efforts to send a vehicle back to the moon utilizing some of the same electric powertrain technology as the Hummer EV, a user on our Facebook page stated that this made ...

Camshafts are one of the most confusing components in an internal combustion engine. What makes those lumpy bumpsticks even more confounding is the sheer number of grinds available, and then multiply ...

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.

Power Up Your IC Engine Systems Knowledge at Michigan Tech. From heavy-duty trucks and agricultural machinery to shipping fleets, aviation, and power generation, internal combustion engines STILL ...

) is a type of hybrid car that combines a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) with an electric motor and a large rechargeable battery. The unique feature of a PHEV is its ability to be ...

Electric motors have only one moving part, but a look into the three types and how each works proves they are far from simple ...