Despite the turbulence Nissan has faced over the past few years, some of its technology is undeniably impressive. Perhaps the crowning jewel of this engineering power is its variable compression ...

The Porsche-Hilite technology is comparatively simple, and could be offered to every automaker if and when VCR comes to market. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

Engineers have been trying to perfect variable-compression engines for almost as long as engines have existed. So far, though, only Nissan has succeeded in bringing one to production. Its Variable ...

However, not all innovations are equal, and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...

Analysis by automotive technology specialist Prodrive has demonstrated the ability of the Gomecsys GoEngine variable compression ratio concept to deliver a 40% improvement in fuel economy without the ...

The World's First Production-Ready Variable Compression Engine Infiniti's has developed the first variable compression ratio engine which will ever be used in a production vehicle. The compression ...

GM has filed a patent application for so-called “Multilink Cranktrains with Combined Eccentric Shaft and Camshaft Drive System for Internal Combustion Engines.” The system is designed to provide ...

Harry Ricardo built the first known variable compression ratio engine as a test engine in the 1920s to study knock in aircraft engines. Variable compression ratio was achieved by raising or lowering ...

Swiss marine power company WinGD and marine engine manufacturer Hanwha Engine have produced the world's first X72DF-2.2 VCR engine equipped with Variable Compression Ratio technology. This ...

Nissan's innovative variable compression engines were a fascinating innovation when they were first revealed, but the jury is still out on whether or not the combustion technology will stick around. A ...

Nissan’s variable compression engines have caught the attention of U.S. safety regulators, following multiple reports of alleged engine failure, loss of power, engine knocking, and metal chunks and ...