engine technology

It seems as though engine downsizing is the catch phrase of the last few years. Take an engine, shrink it and drop a turbo in and ba da bing, you've got a more efficient and sometimes even more powerful solution. Even though engine downsizing is popular, few have ventured as far as FEV Inc. With ...

Mazda has announced plans to launch its new Sky Concept powertrains in the U.S. beginning in 2011. The Sky technologies will help the brand meet its goal of reducing fuel consumption by 30 percent by 2015. The Sky technologies include a Sky-G engine, a Sky-Drive transmission and a Sky-D ...

Fiat is widely recognized for its achievements in several automotive-related technologies. The company is credited as the creator of the common rail diesel engine, which is employed by virtually all automakers now, and they are credited with the automated manual transmission, also in widespread ...

In December, an online survey was conducted asking recent new car purchasers, among other things, what they think the engine of the future will be powered by. Here is a small breakdown of the data obtained by PULS in Germany: I hope you like that chart, it took me half an hour to put it together ...

Hybrids get all the attention these days, says a story in the Chicago Tribune, but automakers have other engine technology that consumers should consider. Toyota engineer Dave Hermance said variable valve timing and direct injection improve mileage and manage emissions better. GM's Dave Lancaster ...