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From Engineering Explained. Rivian R2 Review – Perfect for Daily Driving & Everyday Adventures Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products – http://amzn.to/2BrekJm I spent a full day behind the wheel of the Rivian R2, the company’s latest electric SUV offering, now meant for the masses, ranging from…
From Engineering Explained. It’s not just short strokes and desmodromic valves, Ducati has another secret to high RPM! Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products – http://amzn.to/2BrekJm Ducati has a bit of a secret as far as how their engines rev so high, reaching 16,500 RPM from their…
From Engineering Explained. Ducati’s V4 Engine Is Unlike Anything Else – Here’s Why They Do Things Differently! Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products – http://amzn.to/2BrekJm With four-cylinder engines, there are many great reasons to go with an inline layout, especially in cars. But in motorcycles, there are…
From Engineering Explained. Did I Buy A Lemon? Lucid Is Buying My Car Back After 11 Months. Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products – http://amzn.to/2BrekJm After just 11 months, Lucid is buying my car back entirely. When I originally got my 2025 Lucid Air Touring, my plan…
From Engineering Explained. I Bought A Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 That’s Engine Recently Seized! Save on your next set of Continental ECS02 Tires! – https://bit.ly/4h8JHN4 Sponsored by Continental I bought a 2018 Shelby GT350! This is a car that I haven’t stopped thinking about since I first drove one about 10 years ago. And even…
From Engineering Explained. The Porsche Cayenne Electric’s wireless charger is actually genius. Sponsored by NOCO – Get the NOCO AL5 here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHK5K3Y1?maas=maas_adg_BA1AA12C5AC8269D2F2668078C5F90F1_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas I was wrong about wireless charging – leave it to Porsche to prove that it’s not only possible, it’s logical too. Level 2 home charging with a wireless pad is fast, convenient, and…
From Engineering Explained. Motor oil has a new standard for gasoline engines, with better protection against LSPI, piston deposits, timing chain wear, and improved fuel economy. All the details on GF-7 motor oil! Sponsored by Mobil 1 – https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/ Motor oil has changed, and the industry has officially moved from ILSAC GF-6 to the new…
From Engineering Explained. Jeeps New Inline-4 Cylinder Features F1 Tech – Turbulent Jet Ignition! Check out the Motive AI Dashcam Plus – https://bit.ly/4brRLqf Sponsored by Motive – Subscribe to EE – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 One of the most technically advanced four-cylinder engines ever just launched. The Hurricane 4 engine has a passive pre-chamber with turbulent jet ignition,…
From Engineering Explained. I waited years for a Ford Maverick, and somehow still bought the wrong one. Learn more about the SecureContact AW – https://scaw-continental-tire-d8.pantheonsite.io/securecontact-aw Sponsored by Continental My name is Jason Fenske, and I have a problem. I buy the wrong cars! I bought a Tesla Model 3 Midrange, a ’24 GR Corolla, and…
From Engineering Explained. Intake valves dipped in gold?! While it sounds cool, those are actually exhaust valves, and… they’re just highlighted in yellow. But you might notice something strange: only the yellow valves open up to release the exhaust gases – a clever strategy Audi has implemented for their twin-turbo V8 engine. You see, at…
From Engineering Explained. How does an eCVT work? No belts, no pulleys, so simple! Why CVTs Are The Best Transmission – https://youtu.be/cb6rIZfCuHI Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 With a single planetary gear set, you can create infinite gear ratios. That is the genius of eCVT! It’s one of the most brilliant…
From Engineering Explained. “The grid can’t handle electric cars.” That statement checks out, if you’re bad at math. You see, Americans drive their cars about 3 trillion miles per year. EVs use about 0.337 kWh per mile, meaning total energy demand would be 1 trillion kWh annually. Factoring in transmission and charging losses, that rises…
From Engineering Explained. Lucid Responded To My Video "Owning A Lucid Has Been Disappointing" The Lucid Video They Responded To – https://youtu.be/1WiQAOmESH0 Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products – http://amzn.to/2BrekJm I leased a 2025 Lucid Air Touring, and within the first three months of ownership, I experienced…
From Engineering Explained. The Engineering Behind Toyota’s New Supercar – The GR GT! Sponsored By Continental – https://bit.ly/44yquR2 Subscribe to Engineering Explained! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 The Toyota GR GT features a 4.0L twin-turbo 90º V8 engine, producing 650 PS (641 HP) & 850 N-m (627 lb-ft) in combination with a hybrid system including an electric motor…
From Engineering Explained. Living with my Lucid Air Touring has not been pleasant – it’s a buggy mess. Wireless Apple CarPlay USB – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN7FK9JV/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_dl_FRM8M0WC8DRX5RAMR017?linkCode=ml1&tag=engineerin0c-20&linkId=621e6c3e3666da3e9b20beda7c9f16b0&th=1 Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 I have owned my 2025 Lucid Air Touring for nearly six months now, and have put about 3,400 miles on it. Unfortunately,…