Posted on 5/28/2021
The internal combustion engine is still going strong after nearly 150 years. Lenoir, Otto, and Benz, engine and automobile pioneers, would be astonished to see how their creations have grown. The evolution of the modern engine has been nothing short of amazing. Naturally, most internal combustion engine innovations were driven by a go-fast-go-big mentality. But thanks to modern environmental initiatives, these engines are more powerful and efficient than ever before. Here’s a look at the evolution of the internal combustion engine, as well as some modern-day engine maintenance tips. Today’s engines are a marvel when it comes to efficiency: Since 1975, average fuel economy has more than doubled, reaching 24.7 miles per gallon (mpg), or 10.5 kilometres per litre (kpl), in 2016, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Engine power ... read more