Technology is the driving force behind the automotive industry and yes they are some of the first industries to jump in with respect to applications for new materials. One of their main concerns is weight which has an overall impact on the efficiency of a car. It has also been the main deterrent for battery powered cars for the weight of the batteries alone account for a lot of … [Read more...]
No Brakes!!!!!!
You're driving down the road and as you come upon a corner you sudenly realize the brakes aren't doing any good and the vehicle continues going forward, what do you do? This is a real-world scenario that causes many accidents year after year and as with many other car troubles, totally avoidable (most of the time that is, there is the 1% in the 99% reliability of your brakes … [Read more...]