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a device that changes energy into mechanical motion
a car with a 200-horsepower engine
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Automakers are shifting their production mix to hybrid vehicles, which rely mostly on fossil fuel engines but are equipped with small batteries to increase fuel efficiency.
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Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
This solution could fit onto small city balconies and could power automotive engines.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Semiconductors, or chips, are the engines of our computers, phones, cars, internet services, and—increasingly—our artificial intelligence (AI) programs.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Beyond the immediate objectives, GM eyes long-term achievements, planning to roll out their own Cadillac engines by the 2028 season, after initially utilizing Ferrari's power units.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Even the world’s most lavish resorts will struggle to bear that cost, which puts them off-limits to folks whose insurance requires them to fly in only twin-engines or planes.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Juliette said there will be several engines, numerous firefighters, and likely a CalFire helicopter there for safety.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Built by a team with expertise in designing AI engines for one of the world’s largest asset managers, WealthRyse combines advanced technology with deep financial knowledge to reshape the wealth management landscape.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Today's vehicles are increasingly complex combinations of computers, cellular modems, engines, batteries and other components.
—Niraj Kaushik, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
This solution could fit onto small city balconies and could power automotive engines.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Semiconductors, or chips, are the engines of our computers, phones, cars, internet services, and—increasingly—our artificial intelligence (AI) programs.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Beyond the immediate objectives, GM eyes long-term achievements, planning to roll out their own Cadillac engines by the 2028 season, after initially utilizing Ferrari's power units.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Even the world’s most lavish resorts will struggle to bear that cost, which puts them off-limits to folks whose insurance requires them to fly in only twin-engines or planes.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Juliette said there will be several engines, numerous firefighters, and likely a CalFire helicopter there for safety.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Built by a team with expertise in designing AI engines for one of the world’s largest asset managers, WealthRyse combines advanced technology with deep financial knowledge to reshape the wealth management landscape.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Today's vehicles are increasingly complex combinations of computers, cellular modems, engines, batteries and other components.
—Niraj Kaushik, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Engines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engines. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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