The Cooling System’s Thermostat

                              
Vehicles are equipped with cooling system to maintain constant temperature and to prevent overheating. It works by repeating a process of directing and re-directing heat into several components. Basically, it is composed of several components like the coolant, hoses, fan, water pump, radiator, etc. The thermostat is also one of its several components. Thermostat was [...]

Diamonds are Forever and Wherever

                                 
Are you planning to propose a marriage to your long-time partner? Then, you might be planning to give her a diamond ring. Most engagements usually begin with giving a diamond ring. That’s why diamonds are sometimes synonymous with love and marriage. Why do the usual thing? Give her a diamond covered car for a change! [...]

Physics and the Cooling System

Every vehicle is equipped with the cooling system. The cooling system is capable of dissipating heat to avoid overheating. It is composed of several components, which are working together to achieve supreme function. Basically, there are two types namely: liquid and air cooled. The first one is found on several old cars, while the latter [...]

The Physics Bus

Many sectors, private or government are trying to look for alternative sources of energy. The reason for that is the possible scarcity in these resources like the fuel. One answer is the invention of several vehicles powered by solar energy, water, and others. However, there’s a new invention that utilize waste materials especially vegetable-oil to [...]

Knowing Air Conditioners

Suppose you travel back during the ancient times. Then, the sun is shinning too bright, which causes the surrounding to be very hot. What could be the scenario? How will the ancient people cool themselves during the said weather condition?
 
Ancient Romans circulate aqueduct, an artificial channel to let water flow from one direction to another [...]

The Anti Drink-Driving Technology

Road accidents are caused by several factors like bad weather conditions, defective auto parts, negligence in part of the drivers, driving through dangerous roads, and driving while under the influence of alcohol (drunk).
 
The anti drink-driving technology developed by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd provides multiple features to reduce drink-driving. It can detect the driver’s moderation in [...]

All Alone in your Car

                       
Cars that you usually see running in the highway are those large enough to accommodate passengers. Not with the new people-centered vehicle concept from Suzuki.
 
The people-centered vehicle is called as Sustainable Mobility. It is an easy-to-operate one-person, low speed vehicle. It is realized with the so-called PIXY device. To allow its faster travel, a [...]

Money-Free Ride

Who wants a money-free ride? A ride where there’s no need for you to spend money for re-fuelling. It’s possible nowadays with the Venturi Eclectic. It gets its charge from its wind and roof solar panels so there’s no need for fuel. It is also launched as the “autonomous energy vehicle” due to its distinct [...]

Dry-Cell- Battery to Power a Car

The Dry-cell-battery powered car is another milestone for unique inventions. In fact it achieved the Guinness World Record as the “World’s fastest dry-cell-battery powered car.
 
This car was invented by a group of students from the University of Osaka Sangyo, Japan. It is powered by numerous AA batteries. It achieved an average speed of 122 kph [...]

The Static Electricity Eliminator

Everything in this world is composed of charges, the positive, negative, and neutral charges. Basically these charges are responsible for electricity. In fact, cars can be a source of electricity, and you can even fell slight jolts of electricity upon touching it. How come? The reason for that is the static electricity or electricity at [...]