Nissan has recently patented a new variable valve timing (VVT) mechanism for use in series hybrids. The unit looks like it could eventually be attached to the brand’s “e-Power” vehicles with an ...

The controversial automatic engine stop-start system, which shuts off a car's powerplant when it comes to a halt, may soon be a thing of the past. Lee Zeldin, the new Environmental Protection Agency ...

Most modern diesel engines already feature an electric start system. However, older engines often required manual starting methods such as hand cranks, kick-starts, or pull-starts, which could be ...