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10 Largest Economies in the World, Ranked by Nominal GDP
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Often measured by GDP (gross domestic product), the size of an economy is often defined by the total value of all the goods and services produced the borders of a given country. This gives us a nice, round (and often very large) number to stick next to a country's name, which makes it easy to compare to other countries.
Right to Repair Fight Just Got Big Boost From Biden
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President Joe Biden just signed a sweeping executive order that will create right-to-repair rules for cellphone companies, as well as big ag companies like John Deere. Who would be against that? We'll explain.
Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues
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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.
What Car Should I Buy?
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Have you been shopping for a fresh new ride to replace your jalopy but are uncertain what to buy? Instead of wasting your time scouring sites like Carvana, why don't you take our quiz and let us predict what new car you should buy! Who knows, you might be a Camry person after all!
How the Jaws of Life Work
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The "Jaws of Life" is a huge tool used to free people from mangled cars and burning or collapsed buildings. Learn about this amazingly powerful machine and how it saves lives.
How Much HP Does a Turbo Add?
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Turbochargers significantly increase engine performance without adding much weight. But how do they work?
Have crash tests ever used live (or dead) human occupants?
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Do you think you could earn a living as a human crash dummy? Learn how a human crash dummy can provide researchers with valuable crash test data.
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?
What is an eLSD?
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An eLSD is an electronic limited slip differential that can provide superior handling. Learn more about an eLSD and which cars feature the technology.
How Drive-by-wire Technology Works
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Drive-by-wire technology has been around for some time, but how long before you drive your car with a joystick? Read about drive-by-wire in this article.