For the past hundred years or so, internal combustion has ruled the road. But with EVs gradually stealing away the spotlight, it's easy to think gas-powered engines are on their way out. And while you could argue that this is true, there’s no denying that some brands are still driving ICE innovation.
Take Porsche, for example. The German automotive giant has been tinkering with a six-stroke engine to boost efficiency. Toyota’s all in on the sustainability game, too. They’re working on hydrogen combustion, and personally, I think Toyota has the biggest shot at future-proofing internal combustion.
That said, it isn’t just big auto that’s innovating around ICE. Independent researchers have come up with a clever way to make ICE-powered machines more efficient by turning wasted exhaust heat into electricity.
