Toyota's latest breakthrough in internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, the W-Piston free-piston engine, marks a pivotal ...

The world's largest piston engine is the Wärtsilä RT-Flex96C inline-14 diesel, which generates 110,000 hp, stands 44 feet ...

Steel Diesel Engine Pistons. Which Material Will Win the Performance Diesel Piston War? Jason Thompson Writer Federal-Mogul Corp. Photographer Nov 01, 2012. See All 7 Photos.

Diesel engines have pistons that look different from the ones you'd see with a gas engine. There's a reason why that's the case, and it's all about performance.

Some engines use a spark to ignite their fuel, and others rely on compression. What does all of that mean? And how do the two ...

1. EcoMotors is developing high-efficiency engines — specifically the unique opoc (Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder) engine — for use in cars, light trucks, marine applications, agricultural vehicles, ...

Diesel-engine pistons are undergoing their own evolution as peak cylinder pressures rise toward 3600 psi. Mahle and Federal-Mogul are predicting a shift from cast aluminum to forged steel pistons.

Engines: Pistons Still In, But Think Outside the Block. January 9, 2012 • Engine Smarts column Tom Berg, Senior Editor • Bookmark + The engine of the ...

Only time will tell if Achates has cracked the code for opposed-piston engines in cars and trucks. Csaba Csere. Contributing Editor. Csaba Csere joined Car and Driver in 1980 and never really left.

This piston orientation allows it to be even more compact than typical free piston engines. This makes it perfect for use as a range extender. Take for example, the Chevy Volt.

Steel Diesel Engine Pistons. Which Material Will Win the Performance Diesel Piston War? Jason Thompson Writer Federal-Mogul Corp. Photographer Nov 01, 2012. See All 7 Photos.