combustion
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But the government is pushing forward, aiming to make the country a hub for EV manufacturing while signing zero emissions pledges to slowly phase out new sales of autos with internal combustion engines.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A better understanding of how fire whirls form and behave could help engineers develop more efficient combustion systems and improve efforts to predict and manage wildfires.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
At the same time, coal is a leading driver of human-caused climate change, responsible for about 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions from fuel combustion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
With all the talk about changing the split between internal combustion and electrical energy for next year, do they just need to add a bigger fuel tank or totally redesign the engine?
From BBC • May 26, 2026
As SJ’s stout fingers zip across the controls, a soft blue light envelops you; there’s no roar of fuel combustion or electrical hum.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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