The engine control unit (ECU) might be the most critical component to the truck's power plant. Leaning on datafeeds from a network of various sensors, the ECU manages everything from the mixture of ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Once upon a time an engine needed three things to run: fuel, air, and fire. That's what carbs, coils, and distributors are for. Modern EFI engines still need these three elements, but they use ...

Cruise control won't make a journey any more exciting, but it can be a godsend during long highway jaunts where you'd otherwise have to keep your foot on the gas to maintain your speed the whole time.

Jeeps are synonymous with carefree, go-anywhere, four-wheeled adventure, with or without the top down. To many owners, these are fun weekend toys that, as luck would have it, can also be driven to ...

One of the keys to any engine development program, from Winston Cup to the Saturday- night racer, is the ability to effectively evaluate changes to the engine. The goal of any engine development ...

While the 5.3L LS4 V8 was the first car engine to feature Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) technology, it was not Flex Fuel capable and did not have variable valve timing. As mentioned, ...

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) (“Liberty”) today announced that the industry’s first natural gas variable speed, large displacement engine to power ...