Not only was the 924 the first Porsche to be equipped with an automatic transmission, it was also the first with a ...

Professor Aniebiet Inyang Ntui is a multi-faceted individual whose expertise spans the worlds of library and information science, environmental advocacy, and – perhaps surprisingly – the automotive ...

In theory, water-based propulsion systems are a low-cost, safer alternative to conventional engines. Water is easier to handle and transport and doesn’t carry the same risks as toxic propellants. The ...

The widespread claim of a water-powered car, particularly one from Toyota, is a recurring myth and scientifically inaccurate as water is not a fuel. Toyota's recent announcement, often misconstrued, ...

One of the most hotly debated topics among Porsche enthusiasts is which is better: the air-cooled or water-cooled 911. The sports automaker had used an air-cooled engine across multiple generations of ...

A furnace heats the base of one boiler-cylinder to 900° F. (688° above water’s boiling point). The superheated water expands (but cannot change to steam because it is too closely confined) and pushes ...

Air engines are a common occurrence here on Hackaday. They’re relatively novel and reasonably easy to 3D print without requiring any fluids or supporting machinery. For example, [Tom Stanton] took a ...