How Do Airbags Deploy So Fast?
Using sodium azide and a chemical rapid expansion to inflate the bag in milliseconds.
How Do Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Work?
Pumping the brakes thousands of times a second to prevent the tires from skidding.
How Do Automatic Transmissions Work?
Using planetary gearsets and hydraulic fluid to shift gears without a clutch pedal.
How Do Car Engines Cool Down?
Circulating coolant through a radiator where the heat is dissipated by a fan.
How Do Catalytic Converters Work?
Using precious metals to chemically reduce harmful emissions from car exhausts.
How Do Hybrid Cars Work?
Combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor for better efficiency.