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NASA is making a powerful new ion engine to send astronauts to Mars

A prototype ion engine that uses lithium vapor as a propellant has aced its first tests, achieving 25 times more power than ...
autoevolution

First Engine in the World to Combine Direct injection with LPG Enters Mass Production

There was a time, not long ago, when most of the world didn't really see a path forward for internal combustion engines. Yet, something happened along the way, and the technology that has been ...
Deboss Garage on MSN

Building my very first engine

A hands-on journey through assembling a first engine, from parts to final build and testing. What challenges come with ...
GCN

Japan Engine clears first ammonia-fueled engine test

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has already attracted a world-first fully-functional ammonia-powered engine, and it is a breakthrough in decarbonization efforts of marine transportation. The ...
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This Is the First Brand-New Space Shuttle Engine in Years, Not Meant for the Space Shuttle

The Space Shuttle was and forever will be a very special vehicle in the history of space exploration. Over the course of three decades starting in 1981, the small fleet of spaceplanes took to the sky ...
Aviation Week

Hill Helicopters ‘On Schedule’ For First Engine Run

LONDON—UK rotorcraft startup, Hill Helicopters is “on schedule” to perform the first engine run of its in-house developed GT50 turboshaft engine for its HX/HC50 light helicopter in the spring, founder ...