We all know how vital the brake system of a vehicle is. However, what most people fail to realize is that it is also the biggest source of wasting energy. Whenever we apply brakes,...
What are different types of hybrid engines and how do they work?
All of us must have heard about hybrid cars and how they use motors to save up on fuel. But very few of us know the science behind such arrangement of motors and how it affects a t...
Horsepower vs Torque – What’s the difference?
Whenever we see advertisements of cars or trucks on televisions, we mostly see words like horsepower or torque. While some of us know the terms individually, majority don’t. Conv...
4-Stroke vs 2-Stroke engine – All you need to know!
We have seen how technology has advanced and how engines have been made into much more efficient ones. From prehistoric diesel engines to current highly sophisticated common rail e...
Ever wondered why your car makes that whine when you reverse it? Here is why!
We have all heard the whiny noise that comes from the transmission when a car reverses. Many of us have also judged that the car was being reversed just by hearing the sound. But t...
Different types of car batteries and which is the best one for you
Winters is one of those times where the chances of your car battery giving up are higher than in normal warmer weather. Batteries are essential in powering up your car. They are re...
What are tappets and how do they affect performance of your vehicle
Whether you drive a car or a motorcycle, you must have heard about your vehicle’s tappets. Tappets are mainly a point of contention for many bike riders. In this blog, we wil...
4-Wheel vs All-Wheel drive platforms – Benefits and limitations
Many of us when hearing the question of what is the difference between all-wheel (AWD) drive and four-wheel (4WD) drive become confused as to whether aren’t these two the same? C...
What is direct drive and how does it make Koenigsegg so fast!
Koenigsegg is breaking records and challenging other renowned supercar makers since its inception years ago. One of the weapons the newer Koenigsegg vehicles use to defeat cars li...
What is fuel injection and what are different types of fuel injectors!
We know that both petrol and diesel engines are internal combustion engines. Both convert chemical energy into mechanical energy. Chemical explosions take place in the combustion c...
Rotary Engine: What is it and how it works!
If you think every engine is the typical orthodox piston engine, you are wrong. There is one type of engine which does not use pistons yet it is an internal combustion engine. It i...
What is a Differential and how it works!
If you have friends who are into offroading and 4x4s, you must have heard them talking about differentials. But differentials are not just about offroading and 4×4 vehicles. I...
12 Tips To Improve the Fuel Efficiency of Your Car
Being humans, it is our natural instinct to save up on money wherever we can. Although the increasing gas prices tail us forever, you know one can actually spend less on it with mo...
Otto vs Atkinson Cycle Engines: What’s the difference and their applications
We all love hybrid cars, but not many might know that the engine in hybrid cars like Toyota Prius works on a slightly different principal than conventional engine powered cars like...
Petrol vs Diesel Engines – What is the difference and which is better
We have continuously heard debates over whether petrol or diesel engines are better but do we really know what their differences are? Let’s find out! Working of a Petrol Engine: ...
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