Green methanol is emerging as a promising route to decarbonize the commercial marine industry. However, methanol is not a drop-in fuel in the compression ignition engines that dominate the marine ...

A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines – and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines. The ...

Nanotechnology and machine learning are transforming energy systems by enhancing engine efficiency and sustainability. The integration of advanced nanomaterials, such as gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a professor at Cal State LA and the technical director for the Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility. We go for better ...

Can Entry Ignition Save Combustion Engines? New Efficient Technology! How Entry Ignition (EI) overcomes the flaws of SI, CI, and HCCI engines. Why Combustion Engines Ain't Dead Yet - • Why Gas Engines ...

A fundamental difference between gasoline and diesel engines is that a gasoline engine uses spark ignition while a diesel engine uses compression ignition. Before we delve deeper, let's understand how ...

Gasoline and diesel engines feature many differences aside from fuel type. Compared to gasoline engines, a diesel is typically a lower-revving, torquier design, hence why it's often preferred over ...

This animated film "Spark In The Firing Line" provides an in-depth look at the ignition system of modern motor vehicles, focusing on the role of spark plugs in igniting fuel within the combustion ...