Under the necessary conditions of ignition and proper burn rates (cylinder pressure history), both these conditions can exist in virtually any engine. But, in particular, they certainly apply to race ...

Heat initiates the internal combustion process. Diesel engines utilize the temperature buildup from extremely high compression (pressure) to ignite the air/fuel mixture, with a little help from glow ...

Detonation wave propulsion harnesses the rapid, self-sustaining shock‐driven combustion of fuel–oxidiser mixtures to achieve pressure gain and significantly higher energy release rates than ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

IRVINE, Calif.—Despite rumors to the contrary, the internal combustion engine is far from dead. Recently we’ve seen several technological advances that will significantly boost the efficiency of ...

When your car starts making a metallic knocking sound under the hood, you'd assume it could only be one thing: the engine. However, there are two common culprits, and they're definitely not the same.

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Can Entry Ignition Save Combustion Engines? New Efficient Technology! How Entry Ignition (EI) overcomes the flaws of SI, CI, and HCCI engines. Why Combustion Engines Ain't Dead Yet - • Why Gas Engines ...

Despite emissions regulations forcing automakers to rush development on fully-electric powertrains, one German startup whose shareholders include ex-Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, wants to give the ...