But steamships didn't lose their sails until the 1880s, because early marine engines had a nasty habit of breaking down.

Until ships became large enough (and engines small enough) to mount two engines side by side, they needed to keep sails.

It's clear that petrol-driven engines have no future.

Now, however, recent developments in electric vehicle technology mean they can match conventional petrol engines in terms of performance and safety

Maybe car manufacturers should have some responsibility in limiting the power of their engines.

six fire engines, two trucks and two chiefs responded to the scene.

His main thesis is that the buzz of urban life, and the opportunities it offers for co-operation and collaboration, is what attracts people to the city, which in turn makes cities into the engines of art, commerce, science and progress.

New electric engines coupled with artificial intelligence and autonomous systems will contribute to a more efficient, integrated transport system that is less polluting and less noisy.

Few want to live without search engines or a quick delivery.

Steam engines were used to pull the carriages and it must have been fairly unpleasant for the passengers, with all the smoke and noise.

This development was only possible with the introduction of electric-powered engines and lifts.

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