Auto Tech
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(No Ratings Yet)Auto Tech: Horsepower and torque
Technical editor, Jim Kerr, explains what horsepower and torque are, how they are measured, and what this means to your driving experience. He also discusses how torque and horsepower differ in gas and diesel engines.
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(No Ratings Yet)Auto Tech: From concept to production
It now takes as little as two years for a new vehicle to go from design concept to production and during that time, prototypes must endure rigorous testing. Technical Editor, Jim Kerr offers a peek into one manufacturer’s testing process.
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(No Ratings Yet)Auto Tech: Exhaust heat recirculation
Introduced on the Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h this year, exhaust heat recirculation uses exhaust heat to warm the engine’s coolant, thus improving engine efficiency and fuel economy, and warming up the cabin faster.
(No Ratings Yet)Auto Tech: Fuel-saving technology
Vehicle manufacturers have invented a number of new engine and powertrain technologies to improve fuel economy. Technical Editor Jim Kerr outlines these many, often unrecognized, advances in fuel saving technology.
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