Electric motors can seem very mysterious! How do they use electricity to start rotating? Let's break it down step by step to understand how it works. Topics covered in this video: circuits, current, ...

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There’s more than one way to propel an airplane. While it’s true that most aircraft engines today run on fossil fuels like Jet A, Jet B, Avgas or diesel, many readers may be shocked (pun intended) to ...

Boutique Swedish automaker Koenigsegg recently unveiled the production version of its Gemera hypercar. It’s a hybrid, powered by two available combustion engines as well as a single, powerful electric ...

The death of the conventional gearbox wasn’t a murder – it was a mercy killing. The advent of the modern electric vehicle has allowed automakers to shed what is likely the most mechanically complex, ...

What sets axial- and radial-flux electric motors apart? The pros and cons of axial flux and radial flux in serving the surging global electric-motor market demand. As the world rapidly electrifies, ...

(iSeeCars) – Global electric car sales rose 35% in 2023, with the U.S. leading the charge at 60% growth, reflecting increasing demand for sustainable transportation, according to the International ...