Ferrari is exploring a groundbreaking approach to the internal combustion engine, as revealed by a recent European patent filing. Departing from the industry-standard round pistons, this new design ...

Dimpled pistons might sound strange, but some say they could be the future for diesel power. We've looked at the arguments ...

In a single-cylinder engine, the ability to homogenize and maintain the fuel-air blend prior to and during the burn is a classic combustion-engine problem. Add additional cylinders, and introduce ...

Critical for achieving max cam performance, preventing piston-to-valve contact, and as a doublecheck against assembly errors, accurately locating TDC and degreeing in a custom cam should be a routine ...

Gamblers are a different breed. There’s a point where they seem to know when a bluff has gone too far, when it’s time to fold their hand and live to fight another day. The art of building racing and ...

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 ...

The German company's 500-hp A03 is the most powerful piston aircraft certified to date and could act as a turbogenerator to power electric motors and recharge batteries. RED Aircraft's A03 piston ...

Piston ring end gaps matter more than you think because they manage pressure and heat, preventing catastrophic failures ...

Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a new variant of its popular single-engine SR-series aircraft, with a redesigned interior, updated electronics and displays, advanced safety systems and other comfort ...