Can you go downhill faster than the wind? This wind-powered vehicle seems to violate the laws of physics, specifically the law of conservation of energy. Here are some of the facts about this vehicle explored in the video: 1. The car is powered only by the wind. There is no motor or batteries of any […]
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SPMT PowerHoss is a self-propelled vehicle used for transporting a multitude of vehicles that can vary from small to rather large machines. It can be configured with 2, 4, or even 6 axles, depending on the application it will be used for. It can also be used on or off-road!
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You might not take much notice of the crash cushions that live in front of dividers that you pass on the motorway. They are also known as impact attenuators, and we hope that you never have to use one! They intend to protect vehicles (and the passengers within) from any impact to the structure behind
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Ever wondered how electric engines are made? Here’s a video of Audi’s factory showing the full engine assembly process. It has it all, the stator, the copper coils, advanced Kuka robotics, beautifully machined aluminium parts, mini automous vehicles used to trasport parts between stages, heat treatment, rigorous testing and, finally, the emergence of a brand
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Goodyear showed the world a few years back that tires in the future may look a lot different than they do now, and for good reason. A spherical shape allows the car to move in any direction smoothly, and sensors within the tires can alert the driver to adverse driving conditions.
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This “flying motorbike” can now be bought! This speeder was created by one of the world’s leading jetpack companies and can reportedly reach 150mph and 15,000 feet. It can fly for 10-20 minutes at a time and is powered by four turbojet engines running on kerosene or diesel.
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This 13 YEAR OLD video shows this incredible car door design that allows the car door to completely integrate back into the car body instead of swinging out like all common modern car doors. This absolutely blew our minds that this didn’t catch on because it looks like a no-brainer compared to normal doors. Check
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The new GC Hummer EV in an all electric pick-up truck that has a whopping 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 torque! It also has DC fast charging that adds 100 miles of range, can “crab-walk” which means it can drive sideways, and can only power one wheel if needed. It is an amazing development in electric
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This tractor, the turbocharged JCB Fastrac, has 1,000bhp and clocked a speed of nearly 136MPH! A cool feature is that they literally use ice to cool the engine. If you know someone who needs their farm done quickly, send them this video and see their reaction!
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What is a Dual-Mass Flywheel? A dual-mass flywheel (also known as DMFW or DMF), is a mechanical device that rotates and is used to generate continuous energy in systems where there is no continuous source of energy. Its operation is very similar to that of a regular flywheel, but it dampens any revolutions or torque
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Check out the new Mercedes VISION AVTR, which has an organic battery made from recyclable materials. Oh wait, it can also drive sidewards as well!! Even though it is just a concept car for now, this really makes you excited for the cars of the future!
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This week Tesla unveiled their highly anticipated cyberpunk inspired Cybertruck much to the amusement of the automobile industry experts. Elon Musk presented Cybertruck as a long-needed update to the pickup truck design which remained unchallenged for the best part of 100 years. The truck is priced at $39,900 and over, with production scheduled to begin
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Parkerizing is a method used on ferrous metals such as wrought iron, cast iron, steel and alloy steel, offering added protection from corrosion. This process is not suitable for non-ferrous metals like a copper, brass, aluminium, and plastic items. It can also be used to improve the wear resistance of materials by adding a surface
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Fast, fun to drive and intimidating. Those are the characteristics sports car owners expect when spending their hard earned money. However, what are the basics of vehicle architecture that ensure these characteristics? Designing a sports car Building a car is like bringing together several attributes and then compromising to get them all to fit. Most
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The centrifugal clutch is a clutch that bases its operation on the principle of centrifugal force generation. It is generally considered one of the smoothest types of clutches as it engages the load to the engine gradually, allowing the engine to reach its optimal torque range before it has to carry any loads. This is
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Lightweight and extremely rigid, carbon fibre was a game changer for the aerospace and motorsport industry. Although some manufacturers have been doing a good job on introducing carbon fibre chassis to road cars, like in the BMW i3, it’s just natural to imagine very expensive products when we talk about this material. Cost effective carbon
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This is a continuation of an earlier article entitled “Auto Tuning Part 1: Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics” where we began an in-depth look at the dynamics and fine tuning of vehicles. The first article covered subjects such as understeer, oversteer and neutral steer as well as ride comfort and how each relatively small adjustment can
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For many people the world of mechanical engineering is based upon the challenge to change and improve systems of years gone by. The two-stroke and four-stroke engine perfectly illustrates an inability of some people and some companies to even consider there may be better designs out there. The Bourke Engine was created by a man
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Tesla Autopilot has been making the headlines for some time, and even recalls are on the table as a potential outcome. According to the media, autopilot mode on TESLA cars is not safe to trust while driving. A fatal accident occurred on May 7th involving a Tesla Model S which was on autopilot mode at the
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As an automotive engineer, I can’t help feeling frustrated when I see a poorly tuned car. Every auto manufacturer has its own vehicle dynamics department and every vehicle project has a large group of engineers dedicated to it because every single change in the car affects its handling and ride capabilities. That is why it
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When buying a new car, most people think about design, performance, practicality and economy. Safety is rarely the first priority; with all the style and options to think about, most people take safety features for granted. And it’s true that modern cars are much safer than 30 years ago. But what most people don’t know
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While it is easy to find rich, interesting analyses on the way finance companies, law offices and software labs’ inner processes are conducted, little is known about the insides of factories, industrial companies or R&D departments in the mechanical engineering sector. At MDF, we are eager to initiate the public and future mechanical engineers into
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