Repeated cycles of searing combustion heat alternating with cool incoming air and fuel, extreme load reversal, thrust forces that slam the pistons into the cylinder wallsits quite amazing that ...

Opposed-piston engine technology has been touted as a possible alternative to conventional engine designs for years. Now, opposed-piston engine developer Achates Power reports that its 10.6L ...

Despite being in existence and undergoing continuous development for 140 years, the internal combustion engine can still be improved, and Volvo recently highlighted one of its recent improvements that ...

Southfield-based Federal-Mogul Corp. (Nasdaq: FDML) said Tuesday that it has developed a new coated piston for gasoline engines that combines the properties of low wear and low friction in a single ...

When I first started working for HOT ROD magazine more than 30 years ago, nearly all American domestic production cars used a thick, 5/64-5/64-3/16-inch piston-ring package. The top, usually ...

Modern piston engines are incorporating advancements such as fuel injection, turbocharging, and electronic controls (like Lycoming's iE2 system). Weight reduction is a key focus; engines like the ...

Tyson Foods will be testing a tractor that will utilize Achates Power's opposed-piston engine technology that is said to reduce NOx emissions by 90 percent from current standards. With recent news ...

Federal-Mogul Powertrain has developed a new piston ring for use in commercial vehicle diesel engines that enhances gas sealing capability by stabilising ring dynamic motion and homogenising oil film.

Toyota's latest breakthrough in internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, the W-Piston free-piston engine, marks a pivotal moment in automotive innovation. With an unprecedented 50% efficiency rate ...

How do you know when to choose diaphragm vs. piston flushometer valve technology? Sloan has issued a new white paper that discusses the differences between diaphragm and piston valve flushing ...

Axial piston pump technology stands at the forefront of modern fluid power systems, offering a robust solution for high-pressure and high-performance applications. These machines utilise a rotating ...