With the internal combustion engine (ICE) being a staple of multiple forms of transportation since the late 19th century, most people are at least somewhat familiar with how an engine works: fuel and ...

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 ...

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 ...