One of the most familiar components in the auto industry—the universal joint—was actually invented centuries before the automobile by a British scientist named Robert Hooke.
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Category Archives: Technology
A Hybrid Pioneer: 1980 Briggs & Stratton Gasoline/Electric
Making clever use of the available components and technology, way back in 1980 Briggs & Stratton created a gasoline/electric hybrid. Continue reading
Video: The USA’s Mightiest Radial Engine, the Wasp Major–Hear it Run!
With 4,360 cubic inches and 3,500 hp in standard tune, the Pratt & Whitney Wasp Major was the biggest U.S radial at the close of the piston era. Let’s hear it run. Continue reading
The Schaller Double-Lobe Camshaft
Here’s another wildly creative idea from the early years of hot rodding: The Schaller Quarter-Speed Double-Lobe camshaft. How does it work? Read on. Continue reading
Video: How the C8 Mid-Engine Corvette is Built
Here’s a deep dive into the production process for the mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette. Continue reading
Why Volkswagen Rejected the Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Volkswagen has gone all-in on battery-electric vehicles, firmly rejecting the hydrogen fuel cell. Why? The German automaker has offered a clear and simple explanation. Continue reading
Video: Inside a Chrysler Pentastar V6 With 626,000 Miles
This Chrysler Pentastar V6 with 626,000 miles on the clock demonstrates just how far engine technology has progressed over the past several decades. Continue reading