V-shaped engines like the V6 and V8 power lots of cars, but you probably never think about what, exactly, that V angle is.

Hybrid vehicles, which combine internal combustion engines with electric motors, are gaining popularity due to their fuel efficiency and eco-friendly nature. As environmental concerns grow, more ...

The film discusses various types of engines that utilize heat energy for operation. It explains steam engines, which are reciprocating external combustion engines, and compares them to internal ...

With all the recent emphasis on electric vehicles, we often overlook the technology that still powers most cars on the road today. The internal combustion engine (ICE) has been at the heart of the ...

For hundreds of years of human history, the invention that has defined our ability to travel, explore, and expand our boundaries has been the combustion engine. This hallmark of mechanical development ...

Hybrid technology in cars combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Let's learn about how hybrid systems work, the different types ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...

NASCAR manufacturer internal combustion engines will remain central as top makers reject electric engines, preserving the ...

Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Does Toyota have a viable alternative future to EVs in the works? Watch our video about Toyota's new patent-pending water cooled ...

Small, ultra-fast, primary and “afterburner” secondary combustion events promise to deliver brake thermal efficiency as high as 69 percent. A better mousetrap? Even now, as electrification seems ...

Automotive engineers have invested countless billions trying to improve upon the humble internal combustion engine, but not all those efforts have translated well. In fact, sometimes, things got weird ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...