Automatic speed controller, also known as a speed stabilizer, it is better known by the English term "cruise control" or the German term "tempomat". Its genesis dates back to the end of the years 60., when such devices were presented by the Bendix company in the USA. …
Category: Technique
Repairs of main engines and gearboxes
The topic of repairs of main engines and gearboxes? These types of repairs are very complicated and require detailed descriptions supported by photos and diagrams. Modern drive units now require more than just a skilled hand, but also specialized tools. Home repair not necessarily carried out by an amateur …
Ideal Cx factor
What shape should the car body be?, so that the Cx coefficient is as low as possible?
– This is the basic problem of car builders. We know, what shape is optimal: inverted o 90 degrees of falling water drop, can be approximately said, that the shape of the egg is optimal. Optimal …
Air drag coefficient Cx
The Cx coefficient is more and more often provided by designers of new cars, to emphasize how streamlined they are. Cx is dimensionless, its value in new, aerodynamic cars is below 0,30.
It must be emphasized, that air resistance has a decisive influence on …