Internal Combustion Engines vs. Electric Vehicles (EV)
Electric Vehicles May not be Able to Dominate the Automotive Industry in the Near Term: Challenges Still Remain.
Is the End in Sight for the Internal Combustion Engine?
My wife has a weekly subscription to a London-based magazine called The Economist. The magazine has been around since 1843 and exists to take part in “a severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress.”
Sealing Combustion Pressure: The Many Functions of Diesel Gaskets
To keep a diesel engine together, the most critical sealing component is the cylinder head gasket. The explosive force of the diesel’s cylinders cause engine vibration and cylinder head shift. Under high boost conditions (usually around 40 psi), the cylinder head will literally try to lift from the cylinder block.
McLaren Automotive Collaborates on Future Combustion Technology
McLaren Automotive has announced a strategic project to design and develop technology for the next generation of powertrains. Working with a number of partners including BMW Group, the project will develop new combustion technology that will deliver a higher output per capacity than currently possible.
Internal Combustion Engine To Remain Dominant For Many Years, Study Says
The report said that compressed natural gas vehicles instead of battery-powered vehicles will emerge as the biggest competitor to the combustion engine if natural-gas prices remain low. Hydraulic fracturing in shale rock formations has boosted supplies and pushed prices for the fuel to their lowest level in a decade. The National Petroleum Council said, although
Making Combustion Chamber Molds
Ross Pistons recommends the following process to make a combustion chamber mold: • Clean both the chamber and head surface; chamber must be free of all dirt, oil and grease, and valves must be installed. • Place cylinder head properly on the block using no head gaskets. Snug cylinder head bolts or studs with dowel
Combustion Chamber Mold Making Process For Custom Pistons
The following molds are examples of chamber molds NOT accepted by JE Pistons. Different resin based materials are available, but be careful as they may readily bond with metal surfaces and can be difficult to separate once cured. There are two common
Green Energy Opportunities to Keep the Internal Combustion Engine Alive and Well!
It is August 2007 and Iowa has the eye of the entire nation. Presidential candidates, their staff and reporters are popping up around the state in numbers that rival the cornstalks standing proudly along every road. With all this political activity, there is no doubt that “Green Energy” is going to be an accelerating trend,
Green Energy Opportunities to Keep the Internal Combustion Engine Alive and Well!
It is August 2007 and Iowa has the eye of the entire nation. Presidential candidates, their staff and reporters are popping up around the state in numbers that rival the cornstalks standing proudly along every road. With all this political activity, there is no doubt that “Green Energy” is going to be an accelerating trend,
Blowin’ Smoke; Internal Combustion Not Going Away
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Holley’s Latest LS Engine Giveaway
Holley has partnered with high-performance engine builder Prestige Motorsports for its latest giveaway LS engine.
Hot Shot’s Secret Black Diamond Outlaw 10W-30 Synthetic Engine Oil
Formulated for extreme protection and high TBN levels, ideal for street or strip.
Summit Racing’s Speedmaster Top End Engine Kits
Kits include a pair of assembled aluminum cylinder heads, an intake manifold, aluminum roller rocker arms, cast aluminum valve covers, and gaskets.
Fight Against ICE Bans Continue Amid New Emission Laws
The EPA has taken a small step in the right direction by providing automakers and specialty aftermarket businesses additional time to develop innovative solutions to reduce emissions.
Properties of Pistons
Pistons are perhaps one of the more sophisticated chunks of metal in the picture. Here’s what you should know.
A New Take on the Rotary Engine
What if we could design a new rotary engine that addresses certain limitations without violating the laws of physics? This is what LiquidPiston has been working at for over a decade.
Perfecting Ring Seal Soup
Using modern honing machines, surface finishes, crosshatch angles, ring materials, and coatings all combine to create a more efficient engine.
Connecting Rod Stress
Connecting rods are subject to constant stress through extreme tensile and compressive loads, each one tied to a different aspect of operation.
Maine Rejects ICE Ban
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection has voted against the proposal to align the state with California’s latest clean-car rules.
SEMA Advocacy Delays EPA Tailpipe Emissions Reduction Requirements
After advocacy from small businesses across the country that represent the specialty automotive aftermarket and other key stakeholders, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is delaying its most aggressive tailpipe emissions reduction requirements from model year 2027 to model year 2030. The EPA’s final rule also slightly increased the average tailpipe emissions for light-duty vehicles,