How do cars work? It’s a simple question, without a simple answer. That’s what this channel is for! You could search the web endlessly for consumable information, or you can watch my simple to understand videos. I’m a graduated mechanical engineer with a passion for cars, and my goal is to help other people passionate about cars learn how they work. Hope you find my videos enjoyable; feel free to ask questions!
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From Engineering Explained. Can Tesla’s Cybertruck Handle Its Rated Tow Load, Or Could The Hitch Fall Off? Tesla’s Cybertruck Fails Under Load – https://youtu.be/ubUXNSWGth0 How Tow Ratings Are Determined – https://youtu.be/iPhMnj1F-Lc How much weight can the Tesla Cybertruck take on its trailer hitch, before something breaks? JerryRigEverything tested exactly this, and the hitch snapped off…
From Engineering Explained. PT Cruiser vs BMW M3 – Can Tires Overcome The Performance Gap?! Horsepower vs Tires – https://youtu.be/cXNolTd5i20 Big thanks to Continental for sponsoring this video! The importance of tires is often undervalued – is there a single more meaningful component to a car than tires? To answer this question, we’ll pit a…
From Engineering Explained. The Toyota GR Corolla Dominates The Snow – AWD Rally Ready! Buying My Toyota GR Corolla – https://youtu.be/aO7GqR-8jA4 Subscribe to Engineering Explained – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products – http://amzn.to/2BrekJm EE Shirts! – http://bit.ly/2BHsiuo How well does the Toyota GR Corolla handle the snow? After experiencing the 2023, 2024, and 2025…
From Engineering Explained. Ferrari’s Latest 6.5L V12 Engine Revs To 9500 RPM! How Ferrari’s Variable Intake Works – https://youtu be/I_bOGqeHYlM Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 The Ferrari 12Cilindri features Ferrari’s latest V12 engine, the F140HD, an engine family that traces it’s lineage back to the legendary Ferrari Enzo. Of course now,…
From Engineering Explained. Porsche Has Patented A Completely New Engine Design – Six-Stroke Cycle! New Porsche 911 Engine Explained – https://youtu.be/o3Q_tm5BTrY Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Porsche has patented a revolutionary new engine with a six-stroke combustion cycle. Essentially, the engine is combining both a two-stroke and four-stroke engine into one,…
From Engineering Explained. Combustion engine valvetrains have evolved over time. While flathead and overhead valve designs were more popular in the past, most modern engines run overhead cam designs. Sponsored by Mobil 1 – https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/ Three common combustion engine valvetrain designs are flathead, overhead valve (OHV), and overhead cam (OHC). Many older cars have engines…
From Engineering Explained. Yamaha has created a hydrogen V8 combustion engine for boats! Big thanks to Yamaha for sponsoring this video! Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos: https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Yamaha brought the world’s first hydrogen combustion outboard motor to SEMA 2024! Yamaha is developing the hydrogen V8 engine, Roush has designed the fuel delivery system,…
From Engineering Explained. 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz – Worth The Wait Or Overhyped?! Get the Soocas NEOS II here: https://bit.ly/3ALsVTT Sponsored by Soocas. Subscribe to EE: https://goo.gl/VZstk7 The 2025 VW ID. Buzz has arrived in America, the first fully-electric option for those in the market for a minivan stateside. The ID. Buzz features a 91…
From Engineering Explained. Is Tire Technology The Key To Today’s Incredible Performance Cars? Check out the ExtremeContact Sport 02: https://bit.ly/3Ulidu1 Big thanks to Continental for sponsoring this video! How much of the performance jump in cars over the past 10-15 years could be contributed solely to tires? You might be surprised how much of a…
From Engineering Explained. I Bought A 2024 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition – My Favorite Hot Hatch! Check out the ExtremeContact Sport 02: https://bit.ly/3Ulidu1 Big thanks to Continental for sponsoring this video! When I first drove the Toyota GR Corolla, I knew it was special. Now, I have one of my own – a 2024…
From Engineering Explained. Hybrid vehicles are uniquely challenging due to the frequent engine start/stops, as well as lower overall engine temperatures, which can lead to water and fuel dilution. Sponsored by Mobil 1 – https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/ Hybrid vehicles are a great solution to improving fuel economy, but they have their own unique challenges. Because hybrid engines…
From Engineering Explained. Is Fast Charging Bad For Your Electric Car’s Battery? Best Practices For LFP Electric Cars – https://youtu.be/w1zKfIQUQ-s Best Practices For NMC Electric Cars – https://youtu.be/w4lvDGtfI9U Does fast charging your electric car ruin the battery? It’s obvious that for convenience, and for those that can’t charge at home, the ability to fast charge…
From Engineering Explained. The Science Behind Tire Wear & How Engineers Design for Longevity Check out the Continental TrueContact Tour54: https://bit.ly/4dis0aY Big thanks to Continental for sponsoring this video! The instant a tire meets the road, it triggers one of the most complex interactions that occurs in the realm of automotive engineering. Not only how…
From Engineering Explained. The Lamborghini Temerario has a 10,000 RPM Twin-Turbo V8 Engine! Check out the HP Z4 G5 here: https://bit.ly/4e1FWqp Sponsored by HP. Subscribe to EE: https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Lamborghini has ditched their naturally aspirated V10 engine in favor of a twin-turbocharged V8 engine. But it’s not just any turbo V8, it’s one of the highest…
From Engineering Explained. Four Tips To Keep Your Electric Car’s Battery From Degrading Too Fast What About NMC Batteries? https://youtu.be/w4lvDGtfI9U Subscribe to Engineering Explained – https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products – http://amzn.to/2BrekJm EE Shirts! – http://bit.ly/2BHsiuo Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular, but a common concern remains for many owners – what about the…