Apart from the very curious, not many people ask why diesel engines, compared to gasoline, run higher compression ratios. The argument is reasonably straightforward and starts with fuel ...

Pico Technology has released a major upgrade to its PicoScope software, improving waveform capture, analysis, and measurement. Version 7.2 adds built-in features like waveform overlays and advanced ...

Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

If you are anything like me, your wardrobe is packed to the max with pairs of leggings. But not all leggings are created equal, and each one has their given purpose. I have my favorite pair of ...

The holiday season exposes how tight diesel markets really are. Diesel demand during Christmas is price-insensitive and non-negotiable, leaving little margin for disruption as exports, refinery runs, ...

Many gas stations host diesel pumps that can be easily confused with gas pumps. Pumping diesel into your gas car can wreak havoc on its systems, forcing you to call a tow truck and mechanic.

The initiative is part of Vale’s continuous effort to lower carbon emissions in its rail operations. Credit: Wabtec Corporation. Locomotive manufacturer Wabtec and Vale have formalised an agreement to ...

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...

As GM Authority has covered at length, General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 full-size pickups and SUVs in the U.S. due to an issue with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine. The ...

If you fly often, chances are you've heard about wearing compression socks on planes. The knee-high, ultra-constricting socks are often worn to support blood flow when sitting on long flights, which ...