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gear/transmission
In a bicycle, for example, it’sgears(with the help of a chain) that take power from the pedals to the back wheel. Similarly, in a car, gearstransmit power from the crankshaft (the rotating axle that takes power from the engine) to the driveshaft running underthe car that ultimately powers the wheels.
vehicle brake and how it works
hat do you think about when you’re riding in the car with friends or family members? On your way to school, you might be thinking about the test you have that day or what’s for lunch. On the way home from soccer practice, you might be WONDERing what’s for dinner or how you’re going to get all that homework finished before tomorrow.
You probably don’t give much thought to the car itself. Does it need an oilchange? How does the engine work? Do the tires need to be rotated? Unless something break...
ELECTRO VEHICLE HISTORY AND HOW IT WORKS
In the past year, three automakers–Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai–have debuted new hydrogen cars. The biggest launch is likely the Toyota Mirai, which will hit U.S. streets this fall. Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) have for years been the white whales of the clean-vehicle set. They emit only water; they fill in three minutes (vs. up to several hours for a traditional electric); and their range is comparable to gas-powered cars, about 300 miles. But automakers have avoided them, mainly because of infras...
