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Posted on September 21, 2017

Rare-earth metals in magnets for electric-car motors: what you need to know

Electric motor, shown in 'How Does an Electric Car Work?' video by Learn EngineeringIt's not surprising that the powertrains of electric cars differ quite a bit from traditional internal-combustion engines. Although they have fewer moving parts, the rare-earth magnets that help power electric cars can be quite complex to fabricate. So, what is there to know about rare-earth magnets—and how do automakers choose which kind of...
Posted on August 27, 2015

Tesla ‘Breaks’ Consumer Reports’ Rating System

The P85D scored 103 points on the magazine's 100-point ratings scale.
Posted on May 15, 2014

Tesla’s Falcon Doors Devilishly Hard to Seal

Seals are one of the primeval engineering gremlins in car making.
Posted on October 25, 2011

Is Fisker a ‘Green Car’ Solyndra Scandal?

The ABC News show Nightline is investigating Fisker Automotive, but is there anything new to report?
Posted on October 20, 2011

Solar Cars Blaze Across Outback

Brushfires, heat, exploding car batteries and kangaroos are among the challenges drivers faced in the 1,864-mile-long course.
Posted on October 18, 2011

How Google’s Self-Driving Car Works

Watch video footage of what the on-board computer "sees," how it detects other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic lights.

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