The Rolls-Royce Merlin is not just an engine; it is an icon of aviation history, and it is as legendary as the magician who carried the same name. From the desperate days of the Battle of Britain to ...

Everyone generally knows about piston and rotary engines, with many a flamewar having been waged over the pros and cons of each design. The “correct” answer is thus to combine both ...

Car companies used to have an obsession with the number 12, especially in Formula 1. The siren song of a duodecimal engine has ensnared many an automaker, resulting in shrieking double sixes with ...

The first recognizable internal combustion engine was developed by Nikolaus Otto in 1861. Since then, the gasoline-powered engine has evolved immensely. However, the principles that underlie how ...

When we here in the modern age think of an “engine,” we are usually thinking of a four-stroke, four-cylinder, gasoline-fed, internal-combustion engine with the valves on the top. But why must that be ...

When you want speed, power, and a killer soundtrack, look no further than the glorious V12 engine. Reserved for the most elite luxury cars, like a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, or the fastest supercars, like ...

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 ...

More an ancient tool than a groundbreaking gadget, the fire piston relies on basic chemistry to ignite a campfire with the simple pump of a hand. The new Aviator's Ember from Aerohart applies ...