Transport & space · 1876

Internal combustion engine

Otto's four-stroke engine burns fuel inside the cylinder, compact power for any vehicle.

Nicolaus Otto's 1876 engine used the intake, compression, power and exhaust cycle, delivering far better efficiency than earlier gas engines. It was light and self-contained compared with steam. It became the power source for cars, aircraft, tractors and generators.

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