The upsides of cylinder deactivation systems are obvious: Estimates from the U.S. Department of Energy say they can improve ...

It has been just over a decade since GM V8 engine technology like cylinder deactivation and light-weight oils became standard, how have they impacted sales? This question was raised by a recent ...

When installing a performance cam, many owners lose the engine’s cylinder deactivation feature. Here’s why you may want to keep it active. Manufacturers of modern V-8 engines have realized that we don ...

Ford has developed a comprehensive range of EcoBoost engines, with everything from tiny 1.0-liter inline-three engines through to supercar-powering twin-turbocharged V6 units. While EcoBoost engines ...

General Motors has filed a new patent that offers a look at how the company may be rethinking cylinder deactivation for its next generation of pushrod engines. The application, published by the U.S.

Tula’s Diesel Dynamic Skip Fire is an advanced cylinder deactivation control strategy that makes decisions for an engine’s cylinders on an individual basis to best meet torque demands while cutting ...