Looking for a cool science experiment to do with the kids? Why not build a type of heat engine that resembles a sunflower? [Steve] from Rimstar.org shows us how! It’s actually a pretty ingenious ...

In a Stirling engine, as with any other heat engine, there are two zones at different temperature, and the working fluid is moved between them to extract work. In the animation at the right ...

Diesel engines require on heated and compressed air to run efficiently. Glow plugs and intake heaters help make that happen, ...

One of the tips for starting your diesel engine in the cold is to use an engine block heater. This is an electrical device ...

The cooling system also incorporates elements of the cabin’s ventilation system, because engine heat is used to warm the car’s interior.

About three-quarters of the energy produced by a typical combustion engine is lost through heat and released through a car’s exhaust system. But what if some of that heat could be captured and ...

Some Cadillac CT5-V owners have reported that their cabin heater will fail to generate heat. Unfortunately, the solution ...

In addition to the Institute of Propulsion Technology, five other DLR institutes are working with industrial partner MTU Aero Engines on the further development of this concept. The highlight: The ...