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Solar Panels Are Slowly Making Their Way on Cars
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On a hot day, you could practically singe your fingers on your car's steering wheel. But what if all that heat could be leveraged to power its engine instead?
1968 Pontiac Firebird 350
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The 1968 Pontiac Firebird 350 went from zero to 60 in under five seconds. Learn more about the 1968 Pontiac Firebird 350 and the Ram Air II engine.
1967 Buick GS 400
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Renamed in honor of its new engine, the 1967 Buick GS 400 was a well-kept muscle car secret. Learn more about it, and see photos and specifications.
McLaren F1
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The McLaren F1 has a legitimate claim to the title of greatest sports car ever. Learn about the McLaren F1, the peak of British automotive engineering.
How Harley-Davidson Works
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Harley-Davidson is the most popular brand of American motorcycles. Find out what sets Harley-Davidson apart from other bikes and how Harley-Davidson engines evolved.
How the Jeep Hurricane Works
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The Jeep Hurricane is an extreme off-road concept vehicle. Learn about the Jeep Hurricane's dual engine design and find out how the Jeep Hurricane performs off-road.
Top 5 Ways Nature Has Inspired Technology
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Some of the newest ideas in technology come from very old ideas -- they're inspired by nature. How do the plants and animals around us give engineers ideas?
What Is a Clutch? Car Mechanics, Explained
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Anyone with a manual transmission knows that a clutch connects and disconnects the engine and transmission. But did you know that automatics have clutches, too? Read on to discover how a clutch car works!
1980-1989 Ford Trucks
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Focused on fuel efficiency, Ford changed truck style and engines in the 1980s. See photos and learn more about 1980-1989 Ford trucks at HowStuffWorks.
How Bridges Work
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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).