Internal-combustion engine. (Cover story)

• Autores: Michael Moyer
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 301, Nº. 3, 2009, págs. 97-97
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the invention of the internal-combustion engine which was originally patented by Nikolaus Otto in 1876. Topics include a brief overview of how the engines function, a comparison between electric and gasoline-powered motors, and why electric motors were better suited to the 19th century. Also discussed are the advances made by the automobile industry to produce more fuel efficient vehicles.