Winter is here, and one thing we know for sure is that the winter weather can give your car a beating. The last thing motorists want is to suffer a breakdown when there’s poor visibility and dangerous roadside conditions. This is why they depend on manufacturers to design safe and reliable automobiles that will…
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Are Flying Electric Vehicles the Future of the Military?
“Flying cars” have been a mainstay of the science fiction genre for some time. If you were a fan of “The Jetsons,” for example, you were probably waiting for the day that aerial vehicles would be available to drive. Back to the Future most likely didn’t help. Although “flying cars” are not ready for…
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How Does a Flow Battery Work?
If you are reading this blog post on a cell phone or laptop computer, you should know that the device is likely powered by something called a lithium-ion battery. A lithium-ion battery is a solid state battery, which means it stores energy in a solid electrode material like metal. It is rechargeable as lithium…
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Why Are Railroad Wheels Made Out of Steel?
Have you ever wondered why your car’s tires are made out of rubber and train’s wheels are not? The next time you watch a train go by or ride one, check it out. The wheels will be made out of steel, and they are made out of steel for a few reasons. First,…
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