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New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline
While it's not quite the free energy it sounds like at first, Aircela's technology in its current state has some practical, small-scale applications.
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6 Performance Cars You Probably Didn't Know Used Yamaha Engines
Yamaha is renowned for its high-performance motorcycles, but lesser known is the legendary builder has also put together some impressive car engines.
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What's The Difference Between The Ford Maverick's 2.5-Liter PowerBoost And 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engines?
The Ford Maverick offers a 2.0-liter engine and a 2.5-liter engine. They have some especially notable differences beyond their displacements.
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Why Do Some Cars Still Have Rear Drum Brakes?
Most modern cars no longer use rear drum brakes, so how come some still rely on them? There are trade-offs in terms of cost, durability, and performance.
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These Car Batteries Rank Among The Best In Cold Weather, According To Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tested over 100 batteries to find the ones that do best in cold weather and other metrics. It chose winners in eight common battery types.
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This GM Brand Introduced Heated Seats Years Ahead Of Its Time
Heated seats might seem like a simple feature today, but they were introduced over half a decade ago. Here's the General Motors brand that introduced them.
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What Cetane Booster Really Does For Diesel (And The Right Amount To Add)
Diesel engines use compression to ignite the fuel, which needs to have an even burn, and cetane boosters have an important role to play in this process.
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Brembo Vs. Wilwood Brakes: Here's How They Compare
Brembo and Wilwood are two of the best brands known for manufacturing brakes. Here are the benefits they offer, as well as which ones are best for you.
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Should You Worry About Piston Slap? Here's What Experts Say
Piston slap can create a knocking noise from your engine that seems very concerning at first. But you should listen to expert advice before trying to fix it.
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Forget Diesel, Europe Was Wild About Wood-Powered Cars During WWII
While it's a rarity in the modern era, wood-powered cars were found all throughout Europe during World War II. But it also carried some great risk.
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The Difference Between The Corvette Z06 LT6 And ZR1 LT7 V8s
High-performance Corvettes boasted the LT6 engine in Z06 models and the LT7 engine in ZR1s. Despite their similar names, the engines have some vast differences.
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MacPherson Struts Vs. Double Wishbone: How Do The Suspension Designs Compare?
Suspension designs come in many shapes and sizes, but MacPherson struts and double wishbones are among the most common. What are their biggest differences?
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Every Lexus V8 Engine Ranked By Horsepower
The glory days of the naturally aspirated V8 are coming to a close. We revisit some of the best V8s ever built in this trip down Lexus memory lane.
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Ford 3.5 EcoBoost Vs. Toyota 3.5 V6: How Do The Twin Turbo Engines Compare?
It might seem like there isn't much to compare between the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost and the Toyota 3.5 V6 engines. But they have some notable differences in power.
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Why Tires Can Wear Out Faster On EVs Than On Gas Cars
If you've driven both internal combustion and electric vehicles, you might have noticed EV tires generally wearing out faster. Here's why that is.
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Power Shifting Vs. Speed Shifting: The Pros & Cons Of Each
Power shifting and speed shifting are techniques you can use to get the most out of your engine. But they also come with some nasty downsides.
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These 12 Production Cars Have The Best Braking Times
There's a huge premium on going fast in the auto world, but bringing all that speed down to a safe and manageable stop is even more important.
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Are Cheap Tire Pressure Gauges Accurate Enough To Trust?
It might be tempting to go for cheaper tire pressure gauges. But how accurate are these low-cost measurement tools, and what are their risks?
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Toyota Told Suing Mirai Owners To Stop Making Payments, They're Now Facing Triple-Digit Credit Score Hits
According to Mirai owners, Toyota representatives missed notes on their accounts that payments were being paused.
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Most Speedometers Are Inaccurate, But Is GPS Any Better?
It's pretty well established that car speedometers are mildly inaccurate. However, if you're wondering whether GPS is any better, here's what to know.
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Volvo EX60 Will Eventually Let Google's Gemini AI Access All Your Car's Cameras
I'm wary of allowing Google's AI assistant to have access to a car's cameras, but who knows, maybe luxury EV buyers aren't?
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When Did Cars Stop Using Manual Chokes?
The manual choke now belongs in automotive history books, but when did carmakers remove it from their new models? And what replaced the humble choke control?
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Why Mazda Built The Three-Rotor 20B Engine (And Used It Just Once)
We look at why Mazda introduced the three-rotor 20B Wankel rotary engine, and why it only ever saw service in the Cosmo coupe of the late 1980s.
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Why EV Fires Need So Much Water To Put Out (But Gas Cars Don't)
EV fires don't happen nearly as often as fires from internal combustion engines. But they take a lot of extra effort (and water) to extinguish.
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Why Did Corvettes Switch From Fiberglass To SMC Body Materials?
The first Corvettes were built with fiberglass bodies, and the fiberglass stuck around for two decades. Here's why Chevy switched them to sheet molded compound.
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How Do Semi Truck Air Brakes Work?
Have you ever tried to back up an 18-wheeler? It’s no small feat, but once you understand how air brakes in semi trucks work, it all starts to make sense.
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Kawasaki Wants To Literally Reinvent The Horse With Its Corleo Mobility Vehicle
Kawasaki aims to make the Corleo available to purchase by 2035.
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