Free-piston engine generators and linear machines represent an innovative departure from conventional rotary systems, offering high thermal efficiency and operational flexibility by eliminating the ...

In today’s dynamic energy industry, the need for flexible, efficient electricity generation is increasingly important. The days of predictable peak demand patterns are behind us. As wind and solar ...

A new kind of internal-combustion range extender for electric vehicles skips crankshafts and camshafts entirely, with packaging that could more easily coexist with battery packs. The UK firm Libertine ...

A fresh and extremely powerful take on the rotary engine. Connecticut company LiquidPiston is developing a portable generator for the US Army using its X-Engine, which promises as much power as the ...

It's been quite some time since we first covered the exploits of a company called LiquidPiston, and given what we've learned since then, we were quite anxious to find out what these guys are up to ...

There's that relief that follows when power goes out and the sound of a generator kicks on. In just a few seconds, your lights are back, your A/C and fridge are up and running, and you don't have to ...