Here is a video showing some of the biggest engines around. These include a car engine, aircraft engine, rocket engine, train engine, marine engine etc. Check out the size of some of these monsters! Welcome to the Top 10 biggest engines video! 10. The biggest car engine was built in 1911, incorporated into the Fiat […]
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Building the Fastest Car on the Road – Aston Martin AM-RB 001
Ask anyone how to get fast, and they’ll tell you it boils down to the relationship between three things: power, weight, and drag. This is why breaking the world land speed record requires huge engines mounted to a lightweight bullet-shaped chassis and a cockpit to squeeze the guinea pig *cough* driver into. That’s one definition […]
What Makes A Car A Classic
There is little debate that the Ford Model T is a classic car. From the vintage tires to the handbrake and throttle, the Model T was revolutionary for it’s time. Over the years car collectors have debated the definition of the classic car, and while they haven’t come up with a concrete definition yet they […]
Cheaper more efficient tires made out of wood!?
According to an article from Gizmag.com, science researchers at the Oregon State University are proposing to make tires out of wood. The article states: "They aren’t suggesting constructing the tires solely from wood, but replacing silica with microcrystalline cellulose derived from plant fiber as reinforcing filler in the manufacture of rubber tires. The result could […]
What Makes a Good Off-Road Tire?
Good quality off-road tires need to be strong enough to put up with the toughest of wear and tear. They should have solid traction, sturdy control and be long-lasting. With that said, it’s difficult to find a tire maker who doesn’t claim to incorporate these important tire qualities with all of their models. So, for […]
Which Tires Can Handle All-Terrain
Quality on-and-off road tires are the object of every driver’s affection. Unfortunately, a tire that’s capable of taking on dual terrain is not easy to find. The Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ is celebrated for powering through rough terrain and offering good handling on the road. Especially known for its traction, the Baja ATZ can handle […]
How Scrap Tires Can Build Better Roads
Ohio is the latest environmentally conscious state to join the mission for a greener world from the ground up: The city of Lima is working towards securing a road project through the state department of natural resources that proposes using asphalt made with ground scrap tires for new and improved city roadways. Asphalt rubber has […]
The New Tire: Airless, Bulletproof and Honeycomb
Resilient Technologies and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Polymer Engineering Center are working together to perfect a “non-pneumatic tire” that will support excess armor weight, survive IED attacks and still be able to make a clean, 50 mph getaway when escaping enemy combat. The airless tire looks like a honeycomb encased with a thick tread for […]