Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Scientists created an engine made of only silica particles suspended an electric field, and cranked temperatures up high enough to rival the Sun’s ...

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The secret to BMW longevity lies in engine architecture and owner discipline. This analysis dives into the most durable BMW engines, including the legendary N52 and M57, explaining how cooling systems ...

LONDON—Hill Helicopters, the UK startup developing the HX/HC50 single-engine light helicopter, has further delayed a planned first engine run of its independently developed GT50 turbine powerplant.

If you watched the MythBusters drive an old Mercedes diesel fueled with used cooking oil, you probably wondered why we don't do that all the time with all diesels. After all, Cummins B-series are the ...

Who hasn't experienced being behind the wheel and anxiously glancing at the fuel gauge as the needle hovers over empty? Whether it's due to forgetfulness or an effort to squeeze as many miles out of ...

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Patent can be found at the patentscope.wipo.int with the patent code WO2025191637. Autopian article with sound clip can be found at the theautopian website under the name ...

A diesel engine is simultaneously incredibly simple and incredibly violent, using compression as a means of ignition. This is because of the properties of diesel fuel: Namely, diesel is less volatile ...

We all know the Yamaha YZR-M1 as one of the most potent contenders in the MotoGP racing series. Ridden into combat this season (and the previous one as well) by Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins, the ...

Following the Hungarian GP, Yamaha have announced their plans to debut its long-awaited V4 engine at the San Marino GP this year. Test Rider Augusto Fernandez is set to race the new prototype machine ...

A lot of custom bike projects out there are focused primarily on the cosmetic side of things, but some will also get seriously spicy when it comes to performance. Case in point: this ruthless Yamaha ...