(Nanowerk News) Using high-performance computers and quantum mechanical methods, researchers at Heidelberg University have simulated processes that reveal how the “biological spark plug” works in the ...

Not every driver knows how often they need to change spark plugs in their car. The frequency is determined by many factors, such as the material from which the center electrode is made, the operating ...

Diesel cars make up roughly a quarter of the vehicles on Australia's roads, but while we refuel them in much the same way as a petrol car, less is known about exactly how diesel engines work – and ...

Spark plugs are essential for cars with internal combustion engines. However, they can seize up and get stuck. Here's how to remove them when that happens.