Category: Engineering & Technology
Differentials: The Unseen Driving Force
When driving your car, you rarely ponder the little miracles happening under the hood (and beneath the vehicle) that make for a smooth and efficient ride. One such unsung hero is the differential, an intricate component that ensures your wheels…
How Does a Hybrid Car Work?
A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a type of vehicle that uses both an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor to power the vehicle. Notably, the Honda Insight was the first hybrid to arrive on the market in…
Who Has Access to Our Connected Car Data (and How Is It Used?)
Data and your car. Today’s cars are complex machines comprised of tens of thousand of interconnected parts. Among those parts are microprocessors, broadband chips, and sensors, designed to collect valuable information about the way a connected car operates, driver behavior,…
9 Components of Electric Vehicles
People consider battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as the car of the future. They already hold a significant share of the marketplace globally, which will only increase with time. However, their components are completely different from the ones found in regular…
What Are Solid-State Batteries?
Electrification is the trend nowadays, with every manufacturer more or less ditching the old internal combustion engines to transition to electric vehicles. However, at the current time, such a task is difficult and precarious due to the mass and volume…
General Guide to Finding the Perfect Transfer Case for Your Needs
A transfer case is the heart of the four-wheel-drive system found in your rig. That means you want one that delivers amazing functionality and exceptional dependability. However, with so many transfer cases available on the market, it can be difficult…
4 Disruptive Automotive Technologies
The word “disruptive” by itself can signal something that is unsettling. When put in the context of automotive technologies, it points to positive changes that are innovative and wholly useful for manufacturers and consumers alike. The auto industry is constantly…
The Ways Semiconductors Can Help a Vehicle’s Performance
Modern life wouldn’t be the same without semiconductors. Everyone knows that semiconductors are used to make chips for computers. They’re used in storage devices, microprocessors, and GPUs, but they are also used in other aspects of life too. Lightbulbs utilize…
What Does a Clutch Do?
Market experts forecast the global clutch market to become a $16.2 billion industry by 2026. Automotive clutches, in turn, will be the biggest driving factor behind this growth. With that said, you may be wondering what a clutch is, especially if you’ve been…
