Articles related to "Internal Combustion Engine"

Internal combustion engines power many of the basic functions of human existence, from automobiles and aircraft to gas turbines and generators.

A wide variety of internal combustion engines exist to provide the right design for the right application.

Although little known, Nickolaus Otto is an inventor we should remember every time we get into our cars.

While the internal combustion engine still dominates the automobile market, several alternative technologies are on the market or in development.

Vegetable and plant oils can be viable fuel alternatives to petrodiesel. Rudolf Diesel said it 100 years ago and the technology is here today. How much do we really know?

The gasoline engine was pivotal to the creation of automobiles. Using this technology, modern manufacturers improved the concept to build an industry.

Some propose to substitute hydrogen for gasoline as the fuel source for automobiles. Hydrogen powered fuel cells are clean power sources but they may be too costly.

Hydrogen is one of many alternative fuel technologies with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas and dependence of foreign energy sources.

Question: what goes from 0~60 mph in 0.97 seconds, and doesn't use any gas doing it? Answer: an electrically powered drag racing motorcycle, the KillaCycle.

Cutting Edge research at Purdue, Stanford and in Small Tech Companies is Leading the Way to New Ways to Power the Internal Combustion Engine.

As fall and winter approach, a motorcycle owner has to decide: sooner or later it is time to store the bike.

A new small-scale hydrogen fuel cell could be used to make emissions free lawnmowers and chainsaws, according to a new scientific report.

Almost since the first gasoline-powered cars hit the road, people have been inventing ways of making them go farther on a litre of fuel.

This articles explains why hybrid electric vehicles are a good alternative to conventional vehicles and discusses some advantages of using these vehicles.

There are many detectors for Carbon Monoxide on the market and cheap alarms work surprisingly well. It is a dangerous poison, so there are some detectors to avoid.

There are various reasons why developments in transportation affected the industrial revolution as well as vice versa.

People looking to do there bit for the environment are starting to have a wider selection of electric cars to choose from in the UK and from around the world.

Sometimes the word you need proves to be annoyingly elusive. A standard dictionary can't help. A Reverse Dictionary is the answer!

Children are often fascinated by the world around them and the many inventions and objects they see everyday. Encourage their curiosity with this selection of books.

Ethanol is a robust fuel that can be blended with gasoline for use in traditional gas-powered engines or in new flex fuel vehicles.

Flex fuel vehicles have been around since the turn of the century, but what are the intentions behind creating flex fuel vehicles?

Technical work on fuel cells for electric vehicles is on going. Before they can be commercially viable there must be an adequate support infrastructure in place.

Independence Green Yachts is developing a 60-foot full displacement hull trawler that is powered through use of solar panels, hydrogen generator and fuel cells.

What are hybrid cars? The advantages, disadvantages and future of hybrid vehicles and their effect on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions.

What are the advantages of a hybrid versus a non-hybrid car? How much better is the MPG of fuel consumed in a hybrid car? Are there any benefits to the environment?

As winter approaches, and Jet Skis are pulled out of the water for the last time, the owner must prepare his Ski for storage.

Boaters can make a difference in reducing marine engine emissions. Good management improves fuel economy, reduces carbon loads and lowers pollution caused by boats.

Bike commuting is becoming increasingly attractive as cities add more and more kilometers of bike lanes and workers opt to save money, reduce pollution and get in shape.

Valence's Saphion technology is a safe lithium-ion rechargeable battery that is used by Segway Scooters and many plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).

Car owners in Ontario can reduce their auto insurance rates by buying cars with a low theft rate, hybrid vehicles, and anti-theft devices that provide added security.

A new form of waste disposal - plasma gasification - may provide municipalities with an efficient, quiet and clean way to dispose of their solid waste.

Premièring in Moscow in January 1926, Sergei Eisenstein's Battleship Potemkin has since established its position as an undisputed classic of early cinema.

Flex Fuel Vehicles run on E85 which helps reduce the dependency on foreign oil and brings down the price of gasoline.

Learn how to set up a worksheet that compares over 10 different types of car insurance discounts including homeownership, low mileage and paperless administration.

The lesson activity The 22nd Century Museum is a way to jump-start the year's History classes and engage students in the relevance and fun of the study of History.

The Tesla Roadster is unique. Not only is it the world's first commercially available electric sports car, it is a true sports car in the best traditions.

The Volkswagen got its name when Adolph Hitler wanted a car for the common people of Germany. Ferdinand Porsche was the man behind the creation of the Volkswagen.

Do fuel saving devices really work? Are they worth the added expense?

We have used natural gas for many years to heat our homes, but it also a major competitor in the alternative fuels market.

The breakthrough was their invention of three-axis control, which enabled effective steering and maintaining equilibrium. This remains standard on fixed-wing airplanes.