Solar cars can accomplish this through photovoltaic cells (PVC). PVCs are the components in solar paneling that convert the sun's energy to electricity. They're made up of semiconductors, usually made of silicon that absorb the light. The sunlight's energy then frees electrons in the semiconduc...
be difficult to work with. In auto racing, engineers design a very small number of highly specialized products. In bicycle wheels, prototypes are just the beginning. Of course, the end goal is to design a wheel that’s cutting edge, but can be manufactured efficiently in the many thousands...
The math is simple but insightful. There are approximately 1.5 billion smartphones manufactured per year, and each flagship model contains roughly 1,000 capacitors. This means that smartphone manufacturers use about half of the roughly 3 trillion MLCCs produced globally each year — making the smart...
Introduction: How to Import Used Cars in Kenya The desire to own a car someday is one that exists in everyone’s heart; even those who already have cars usually look into finding something better than what they have. Sometimes what they look for is the experience of another brand of car....
Cartilage defects due to sports injury, tumour recession or age‐related abrasion usually resulted in constant pain and functional limitations of joints, thus leading to serious medical consequences. It was believed that even small defects in cartilage could set off chronic inflammation in joints and ...
"There’s no way we could sell enough product to be able to pay for, not just the product, and then restocking product, because obviously, every time we sell a product we’re restocking and it’s usually more than one because a lot of our parts are from Japan or manufactured by other...
Automotive enthusiasts all over the world are using 3D printed parts to restore old cars. One such example is when Australian engineers printed parts to bring a Delage Type-C back to life. In doing so, they had to print parts that were out of production for decades....
It just so happens that more than a few companies are working on these dual-use vehicles. Whether you call them flying cars, or roadable aircraft, it's an idea that refuses to stay grounded. Flying cars and their intrepid inventors have actually been with us for decades, but for many re...
These high-power nanophosphate lithium-ion cells for hybrid electric vehicles are from A123 Systems in Michigan. AP Photo/Paul Sancya Despite their increased fuel efficiency and potential for eco-friendly, green driving, hybrid vehicles are manufactured in much the same way other cars are. As wit...
The term "PCS" is often used in place of "digital cellular," but true PCS means that other services like paging, caller ID and e-mail are bundled into the service. While cellular was originally created for use in cars, PCS was designed from the ground up for greater user mobility. PCS...