The Internal Combustion Engine By: Conrad Dieken Conrad Dieken Mrs. Rose English 12-4 22 December 1999 Internal Combustion Engine The internal combustion engine, in association with the automobile, has shaped the way we live today. Who could imagine life without the car? Not very many of us could. The world has become so very dependent on the automobile that many take it for granted. People should ask themselves how a device such as the internal combustion engine …showed first 75 words of 1637 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1637 total…the test of time and has adapted to our changing needs. The gas piston engine has improved in performance, efficiency, and emissions. Who knows how long it will be used? If gasoline and diesel fuel are still around, you can bet that this engine will still be placed in cars and trucks. The internal combustion engine has been the backbone of the world for many years, and will continue to be into the next century.