California is tightening its grip on drunk driving, and the financial stakes for motorists are rising sharply. Under an ...

To reduce drunk driving, most states have implemented ignition interlock device laws. In one state, drivers will face a hefty ...

[Dan] wanted to learn a bit about solid state ignition in engines; to get started he needed a test subject, so he decided he would upgrade his old 12 horsepower lawnmower. Originally the lawnmower ...

An ignition coil is a vital component of a vehicle's ignition system. It is responsible for converting the low voltage from the battery into the high voltage needed to produce sparks at the spark ...

California is tightening the screws on drunk driving, and the latest move comes with a price tag that can rival a used car.

A German startup is developing a potential replacement for spark plugs: microwave pulse ignition. The tech is under development by MWI Micro Wave Ignition AG of Empfingen, Germany, which claims that ...

Ignition timing is easily the single most important tuning adjustment on an internal combustion engine and yet the concept of ignition curves continues to be elusive for many enthusiasts. Yet all it ...

Laser ignition is the future? Japanese automakers have been searching for a new fuel for decades now. Hydrogen and electric powertrains are the most famous, but sometimes the best thing a manufacturer ...

Like much in life, the difference between detonation and pre-ignition, and their effects, comes down to timing. Both refer to a situation when an engine's fuel/air mixture combusts at the wrong time, ...

Jacket on, boots laced, and gloves ready, you are about to jump on your ATV for another adventure. There is only one problem; you just can't seem to find your keys! You have searched around the house ...