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All totaled, how many internal combustion engines are in operation today world wide?

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What is a type of internal combustion engine?

An internal combustion engine is an engine where the fuel combustion happens inside a combustion chamber. There are both Reciprocating and Rotary engines that fall into this category. Most cars on the road today use internal combustion engines. An example would be the V-8 Hemi engines that Dodge puts in their trucks.


Comparison between internal combustion engines and external combustion engines?

Internal engine has its energy ignited in the cylinder. like 99.9% of engines today An external combustion example is a steam engine where the heating prosses is done in an boiler out side the engine.


What runs train engines?

Train engines today are usually powered by diesel fuel, which is burned in conventional internal combustion diesel engines, which turn electric generators, which produce electricity that is used to drive electric motors that drive the wheels.


Can water be used as fuel in internal combustion engine?

No, water cannot be used as a direct fuel in an internal combustion engine. However, water can be used in a process called electrolysis to produce hydrogen, which can then be used as a fuel source in internal combustion engines.


What type of engines do cars use today?

The same internal combustion engines cars were first made with, but with added computerized technology to improve efficiency. There is some controversy as to why development of the evidently more efficient orbital engine ceased after a patent agreement.


Can you make an engine in which you use alcohol on the place of petrol?

Yes. Many internal combustion engines today can and do run perfectly well on 85% alcohol and require just slight modification to run on 100% alcohol.


What does an internal combustion engine run on?

an internal combustion engine means the source for ignition burns internally so the power gets soon without any loss. an external combustion means the source of ignition was outside so there was loss so less efficiency. an internal combustion engine means the source for ignition burns internally so the power gets soon without any loss. an external combustion means the source of ignition was outside so there was loss so less efficiency.


What kind of engine do most cars use today?

Most cars today use the internal combustion engine.


Why are steam engines not being used today?

Steam engines are largely obsolete today due to advancements in technology that offer more efficient and powerful alternatives, such as internal combustion engines and electric motors. These modern systems provide greater energy efficiency, lower emissions, and reduced maintenance costs. Additionally, the infrastructure and fuel supply for steam engines are less practical compared to contemporary technologies. While steam engines are still used in some niche applications, they are no longer suitable for the demands of today's transportation and industrial needs.


What kinds of engines powered automobiles in the early 1900s?

There were gasoline and diesel engines, as today, but also some early steam engines (external combustion), notably the Stanley Steamer (1902-1924).


What kind of engine do most cars use?

Most cars today use the internal combustion engine.


Who first developed a compact reliable fuel injection pump?

The first compact and reliable fuel injection pump was developed by Rudolf Diesel in the late 19th century. Diesel's invention was pivotal for the advancement of internal combustion engines, particularly for diesel engines, which utilize fuel injection for efficient combustion. His design laid the groundwork for modern fuel injection systems used in various automotive and industrial applications today.