Since its U.S. release in 2000, the Toyota Prius has been the subject of both mockery and admiration. While some deride the hybrid for its inconspicuous look and lack of traditional power, others ...

Do you understand the mechanical workings of the vehicle you drive on a daily basis? If your answer is no, don’t worry. You’re not the first – and certainly won’t be the last – person to simply ...

In case you missed it, the automotive industry has been on a steady trajectory of internal combustion engine (ICE) downsizing for years. Battery-powered electric vehicles may capture most of the ...

Modern engines are packed with technology, yet the core hardware still follows a simple logic: air and fuel go in, power comes out, and heat must be controlled. When I understand the main components ...

Reaction Engines Limited (REL), based at Culham in Oxfordshire, is working on a turbine that combines both jet and rocket technologies. The Sabre engine works by burning atmospheric air in combustion ...

The University of Manchester has played a central role in helping Rolls-Royce double the durability of some components in its ...