Though some factions are doing so in low-key kicking and screaming fashion, the world is slowly but surely beginning to dial back its reliance on fossil fuels. But as the tide begins to turn on the ...

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 ...

BMW is rethinking long-range power in its electric vehicles. BMW may add range-extender gas engines to large electric vehicles like the i7 and iX5. EREVs appeal to drivers wanting battery power plus ...

“Extended range” EVs use a small gas engine to recharge the battery when it gets low, adding hundreds of miles to the distance a car can go. Volkswagen is considering building EVs for the U.S. and ...