The resulting small explosions propel the engine's pistons up and down, which, in turn, causes the crankshaft to spin and send power to various parts of the car.

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NASA reports that the new engine managed more than 5,800-pound-force (26 kN) of thrust, a substantial increase over the last test. However, engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center still have a ...