An early twentieth century advertisement from the Electrical Development Association (United Kingdom) promotes the use of electricity for...

In a motor vehicle, the term drivetrain or powertrain refers to the group of components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the engine, transmission, driveshafts, differentials, and the final drive (drive...

GIVEN THE rest of the western world has pretty much gone ga-ga over the latest Mondeo, you might be wondering why the car has kept a pretty low profile in Kiwiland. Sales are ticking along in a modest way - the model is...

Development of tommorow's low-emissions powertrains is moving faster than anticipated. Here's where the leaders stand - and what they expect from suppliers. The rhythmic sound of water drip, drip, drip, dripping is the exhaust note of future automobiles, powered by fuel cells, whose...

General Motors Corp. says it is testing a new combustion process that could increase fuel economy in conventional engines by up to 15 percent.The announcement comes as fuel economy has become a increasingly important issue as gasoline prices have risen. Foreign automakers have captured a...

With higher government fuel economy requirements looming and gas costing about $3 per gallon, Chrysler Group on Thursday announced new measures to boost mileage for its cars and trucks.The company announced that its new family of V-6 engines would have the ability to drop to...