In order to carry such heavy loads of passengers, fuel, and cargo, the Airbus A380 needs some seriously powerful engines to ...

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Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons that move in opposite directions for smooth operation. Subaru and Porsche are primary modern users, benefiting from low center of gravity and performance.

The Earth is much larger than most people realize. You need to use engines if you want to efficiently navigate large sections of the planet. Everything from cars to planes relies on engines, but they ...

Crate engines seem like they would be a good entry point for people to get into modding their cars. These are engines shipped in wooden crates — hence the name — that are made to be ready to fit right ...

Crate engines are hugely popular choices when it comes to replacing a failed or faulty engine in a vehicle, or for upgrading a standard engine in the pursuit of more performance. Put simply, a crate ...

When Tom Nelson recently posted pictures and a video on Instagram of this unique engine he’d just finished, we knew we had to stop by for a closer look. A cursory glance at those unmistakable valve ...

Some engines earn a reputation that borders on myth, surviving abuse, neglect, and huge mileages that would destroy lesser designs. Mechanics often describe these powerplants as practically ...

Fans often ask our technical experts ‘What is MotoGP™ Engine Displacement?’ and this complete guide to the topic will explore engine displacement in MotoGP™, its significance per category of the World ...

Publicity photo of a first-generation Union Pacific GTEL locomotive and a circa-1923 electric auto in Fremont, Neb. The auto was owned by a local woman and the locomotive was on its way west to haul ...