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New ignition tech has the potential to improve engine efficiency dramatically.
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New video provides inside look at the Bugatti Chiron's production
If you've ever wondered how Bugatti's Chiron is made, here's your chance to find out.
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The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V's engine has a unique turbo design in the name of torque
It might not be a Blackwing, but the Cadillac CT4-V and its engine are still interesting pieces of engineering.
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This street-legal engine makes 1,000 horsepower without boost
It's easy to make 1,000 horsepower. Just add boost, and make sure your engine can handle it. The engineers at racing firm Cosworth decided to do things the hard way. They developed a 1,000-hp naturally aspirated V-12 for the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained offers a deep...
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Deep dive: Here's how Audi's electric turbocharger works
Learn how Audi's electric turbocharger works to reduce turbo lag in the 2020 S6 and S7 models.
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Here's why lean engines don't run hot
If you've ever wanted to know what air-fuel mix runs the hottest, a new video explains it all.
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The McLaren Senna GTR's designer reveals some of the goals he had for the track-focused supercar.
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How Koenigsegg's 3-cylinder engine makes 600 horsepower
Koenigsegg's new Gemera makes over 1,700 horsepower, with close to a third of that figure coming from a 3-cylinder engine.
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More boost doesn't always mean more power
A turbocharger is a great way to add performance, but simply dialing up the boost doesn't always equate to more power.
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Why some engines use direct and port injection
Direct and port injection can work well in tandem. Here's why.
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What's the best 4-wheel-drive system?
If you've ever wanted to know which four-wheel-drive system is best, a new video explains it all.
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Why gas-powered cars aren't going anywhere
Electric cars may be gaining in popularity but internal-combustion cars aren't going anywhere.
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The folks at Engineering Explained look at one of the biggest factors holding back consumers from switching to EVs.
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2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo deep dive: How it's the fastest Godzilla ever
With stickier tires, less weight, and stronger brakes, the latest version of the GT-R Nismo shows the Japanese supercar just hit its prime after a decade on the market.
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Bore vs. stroke: which makes more power?
Engineering Explained breaks down how larger bores tend to create more power and longer strokes tend to improve efficiency.
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Let Team O'Neil Rally School teach you how to get your car airborne
Getting your car airborne off of a jump is all about the set-up to the jump, says Wyatt from the Team O'Neil Rally School.
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The difference between two-shaft turbos and sequential turbochargers
Learn everything you wanted to know about turbochargers, and more.
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The 8 differences between gasoline and hydrogen engines
Hydrogen has several efficiency advantages over gasoline, but it takes up more space
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For those with traditional internal-combustion engines in their cars, there's no such thing as "one-pedal" driving. For those with experience driving a plug-in hybrid or purely battery-electric car, it's a unique benefit. To explain what exactly one-pedal driving is, Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained is here with an episode dedicated to the function. In the video, Fenske drives a Nissan Leaf to show how the system functions. It's not exclusive to the Leaf, though. Teslas, the Chevrolet Bolt EV, and plug-in hybrids like the now-dead Chevrolet Volt house the capability to some extent...
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Why diesel engines lose power and efficiency over time
In general, diesel engines are extremely durable and can last for hundreds of thousands miles with the proper care. But over time, even the most well-looked-after diesels will start to lose power and efficiency. Why is that? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained headed over to a third-party test...
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Do oil catch cans really work?
Oil catch cans help reduce the build up of deposits on intake valves. Here's how.
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What does a five-star crash-test rating mean?
Engineering Explained breaks down the federal government's rating scale and explains how testers arrive at their scores.
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Here's how Koenigsegg's exhaust setup passes emissions
Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained shows how Koenigsegg's engineers bypass straight pipes and emissions delays to optimize power
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Why hydrogen-powered combustion engines aren't a good idea
Is hydrogen the future fuel source for the combustion engine?
Sean Szymkowski