We all know how a conventional internal combustion engine works, with a piston and a crankshaft. But that’s by no means the only way to make an engine, and one of the slightly more unusual ...

Piston planes are an economical choice for new pilots and enthusiasts, offering significantly lower purchase costs, reduced fuel consumption, and less expensive maintenance compared to turboprops.

A new engine type entering production for kitplanes could find its way into production aircraft. The Dyna-Cam is a cam-drive free-piston engine which is more compact, lighter and smoother, and ...

While there have been many unusual engine designs over the years, there haven't been many advancements involving the inner workings of the piston engine, except for higher-quality components, since ...

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, ...

Gamblers are a different breed. There's a point where they seem to know when a bluff has gone too far, when it's time to fold their hand and live to fight another day. The art of building racing and ...