Tech on Wheels
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Electric cars have come a long way since the first petrol-electric hybrid vehicles hit the market in the late 1990s. Some modern electric cars boast a range of around 480 kilometres (300 miles) on one charge. And they're not all for the tame of heart. Some electric-powered sports cars can reach top speeds of 400 km (250 miles) per hour! Take young readers on a journey through the technology that makes electric cars so amazing.
A dirt bike rider flies off a ramp and soars the length of a football field. He lands safely with a thud. In wild stunts like this, the technology of an off-road vehicle can mean the difference between life and death. Off-road vehicles need super-tough suspension systems. Some quad bikes have tyres without air to battle rugged terrain without going flat. The SkyRunner dune buggy even has a parachute that can lift it into the air! Take young readers on a journey through the technology that makes off-road vehicles so amazing.
How do cars get around without human drivers? What can vehicles run on besides petrol or diesel? What's behind the mind-blowing speed of a race car? This inspiring series gives readers an under-the-bonnet look at some of the most cutting-edge, high-tech vehicles on the market and in development. From amphibious vehicles to electric cars and more, the technology inside that makes each vehicle so amazing is revealed.
No longer a part of science fiction, self-driving cars are a reality. Is there an object blocking the way? Sensors will see it and apply the brakes. Drifting out of a lane? The car will steer you back in. Complex computer systems continually monitor data and act. This book takes readers on a journey through the current technology in self-driving cars and where engineers want to go in the future.
Don't blink! You might miss the racing car whizz past! Technology is behind this super speed and impressive power. New tyre compounds produce top grip and battery upgrades keep electric racing cars accelerating to ever-higher top speeds. Advanced video systems keep a watchful eye on the pits in stock car races and high-tech sensors capture data second by second. Take young readers on a journey through the technology that makes racing cars so amazing.
