Will the world of electric vehicles change with the new FlashBattery battery? StoreDot has announced that it has developed a battery that charges in five minutes and allows the car to have a power reserve of almost 500 km. Batteries are still the biggest drawback of electric vehicles, fundamentally affect the weight of the car, mileage and the ability to use it, taking into account the charging time, and progress
Mistakes of novice motorcyclists: to know and avoid It just so happens that motorcycles are much more than an ordinary means of transportation for most owners of these vehicles. Along with romance and a sense of drive, a motorcycle carries much more danger than a car. In particular, such troubles as rain, wind or poor-quality road surface will cause a motorcyclist much more discomfort than a car owner. When purchasing
How to determine the quality of tires? The purchase of car tires is a task on which the safety of the driver and passengers and the serviceability of the vehicle itself depend, therefore it is necessary to treat it with maximum attention. Not all sellers practice a conscientious approach and honestly talk about the advantages and disadvantages of products: someone is not an expert and cannot tell whether it is
Driving a vehicle in rainy weather is much more difficult than driving under normal conditions. This is due to many factors The car’s grip on the road deteriorates due to the slippery road surface. High humidity levels make visibility difficult. The probability of foreign objects hitting the road surface and the car increases. What is the danger? The most dangerous are the first few minutes after the start of the
Several radiators can be installed on a modern car at once, for example, from the power steering, automatic transmission, air conditioner condenser and intercooler. The radiator of the engine cooling system is always installed last in the direction of the air flow, as a result of which the incoming airflow cools it much worse. This is partly why, with significant contamination of the radiators, it is the engine cooling system
Brakes are an integral part of every car, used to slow down, stop, and warn traffic after a stop. Driving safety depends on the availability and quality of the braking system. Drum and disc brakes are used in cars. How are they different? Why is the use of discs so tightly formed the basis of modern automotive industry? Comparison of drum and disc brakes Both types of brakes are of
Fans of extreme movement and storming of insurmountable fords, mountains, rocks, rapids and other types of off-road rejoicing. The car giant Mercedes introduced the phenomenal E-class All-Terrain 4×4 2 station wagon with a clearance of 42 cm. The model, raised above the ground, has a luxurious E-class body, while relying on massive R20 wheels with brutal and intimidating 285/50 rubber on spikes, enclosed in individually designed and 3D-printed wheel extensions,
During the operation of the car engine, the electrodes of the spark plugs are continuously worn out. The spark gap increases, gradually reaching the limit value at which interruptions begin to occur in the spark formation. All kinds of mechanical conduction of the insulator and electrodes are also possible, in addition, the latter are eventually covered with carbon deposits. Therefore, it is recommended to dismantle the candles for inspection and
Before describing the methods of repairing gearboxes, let’s talk about what breakdowns (and the causes of their occurrence) occur in this node. By switching the selector switch to the neutral position, the motorist catches extraneous noises coming from the checkpoint: the bearings on the drive shaft are worn out; the bushings intended for the installation of needle bearings were completely worn out; it is necessary to find the driving gears
When choosing an engine oil, you should be guided by the list of approved oils from the car manufacturer itself. The scheduled replacement dates are also always indicated in the instructions for the vehicle. However, if the car is operated under increased loads, off-road, often at reduced gears and, as a result, at higher engine speeds, the frequency of oil change should be increased from the usual 10-12 thousand km
