Exterior styles in U.S. autos are as changeable as women’s hats. For ’63. they are simpler and handsomer than ever (see U.S. BUSINESS). But mechanically, U.S. cars are conservative; under their hoods ...

Since 1914 auto makers have used the Kettering or inductive ignition system: a battery, transformer (coil), a cam-driven mechanical switch (breaker points), a distributor and spark plugs. The system ...

Future engine ignition requirements combined with the automotive "no service" trend indicated that a new ignition system is desirable for some applications. This paper reviews limitations of present ...

As the cost of gasoline rises and environmental concerns about vehicle exhaust attracts more and more attention, the auto industry is accelerating research on development of new power-train systems ...

Heat initiates the internal combustion process. Diesel engines utilize the temperature buildup from extremely high compression (pressure) to ignite the air/fuel mixture, with a little help from glow ...

The effects of mixture turbulence and mean flow velocity on flame kernel formation in a spark-ignition engine were investigated using a disc-shaped optically accessible side chamber. Three-dimensional ...

Q: My 2002 Buick LeSabre has 98,887 miles on it. Its ignition control module is failing. Since 2014 I have replaced it three times. Can you please tell why my control module keeps failing? It stops ...