Every car engine has quite a few details, ranging from cylinder count to compression ratios. How does changing the ...

What makes a diesel engine different to a regular gas engine, and is one better than the other?

Most people pump diesel without thinking about what's in the nozzle, but the stuff has a long journey before it hits your fuel tank. Diesel doesn't magically come out from underground — it's ...

Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel. During combustion, the water rapidly vaporizes, triggering micro-explosions ...