In 1910 he built his first dedicated land-speed-record car, the Sunbeam Nautilus, powered by a 4.2-litre version of this engine design.

People were hugging and kissing each other as my car powered its way to the finish as they joined me in an early celebration.

Small cars powered by gas-sipping engines that start at $4,000," Mr. Dunne said.

"The car had 'This vehicle powered by vegetable oil' written all over it, and people would stop and look and ask a million questions," she said.

Some cars now have electrically powered steering assistance and air conditioning, which places a high load on the electrical system.

The first 25 trainsets had only one driving car powered.

He prefers to drive his own department vehicle: a cute little green car powered partly by electricity.

He let the clutch out slowly and the car powered forward.

Alternatively, some or all the cars can be powered, known as a multiple unit.

Manufacturing a car powered by a competitor's engine was unacceptable to the new owner.