Too much background noise is usually guaranteed to disrupt work. But FQXi-funded physicists have developed a micro-scale engine–made from a glass bead–that can not only withstand the distracting ...

Back in 2012, Gizmag looked at LiquidPiston’s X2 rotary engine. The compact, low-vibration, high-efficiency 70 bhp and 40 bhp compression ignition engine was something of a sensation. Now the company ...

Even though we’re talking about a Chinese company, which usually raises quality concerns, they have so far produced rather good miniature engines, making a name for themselves. We’ve even covered a ...

This 1965 Mini Cooper has been turned into a mid-engine drag car, and now runs eight-second quarter-miles. There's a 900-horsepower turbocharged Honda K20 four-cylinder sitting behind the driver, and ...

Learning how to build and understand a mini engine is an exciting journey for anyone interested in mechanics. A mini engine, despite its small size, works on the same principles as larger engines. By ...