Just because LEGO Technic is technically a toy doesn’t mean that you cannot do solid engineering with it, like building air-powered engines. After first building a simple air-powered piston engine, ...

Free-piston engine generators and linear machines represent an innovative departure from conventional rotary systems, offering high thermal efficiency and operational flexibility by eliminating the ...

As the industry’s transition to electrified vehicles continues, albeit at a slower pace, you wouldn’t think many would be working on developing more sophisticated internal-combustion engines. Oh, to ...

Pistons are an engine-building element we like to brag about, but you won't catch many of us boasting about having cast pistons. Cast pistons are for wimps. Many of us like to talk up hypereutectic ...

It is possible to speak about many unbelievable inventions in the field of automotive innovation; nonetheless, the hydrogen-opposed piston engine is beyond words. Developed in partnership with Achates ...

Ferrari has constantly been seen as a leader in the motorsport world for their innovative and cutting-edge designs. Not only is the brand a legacy for sports car innovation, but the brand continues to ...

Toyota is famous for its 2JZ engine. Mazda has the Wankel rotary. Subaru gets the "boxer." These engines have earned our respect and admiration, even with their shortcomings. Honda has its own ...

Piston slap can create a knocking noise from your engine that seems very concerning at first. But you should listen to expert ...

Piston-engined fighters ruled the roost for thirty years. A brutal survival of the fittest ensured a rapid evolution of these characterful machines; the final fighters were over six times faster and ...