Why do hybrid engines sacrifice power for efficiency? The Atkinson cycle makes every drop of fuel go further.

How does a hybrid car engine work? The modern Atkinson cycle is used by cars such as the Toyota Prius, Ford C-max and Fusion Hybrids, Lexus CT200h, and Mazda SkyActive engines. The basic difference ...

Recently, while researching the Vezel's motor, I became curious about how the engine works.The Vezel hybrid is equipped with an "Atkinson cycle engine."It is a technology that is also familiar in the ...

Gasoline engines usually run on the Otto cycle, the standard four-stroke and two-stroke combustion process that has been powering humanity for a while now. Although engines typically rely on the "suck ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...