It’s often been said that motors are the backbone of industry. So much of our production equipment is motor-driven that it would be hard to argue against this. It would also be difficult to dispute ...

Rivian Automotive has been granted a patent for a connection rod seal designed to seal the interface between a connection rod and a motor cover in an electric motor. The seal includes a body, radial ...

The humble automotive alternator hides an interesting secret. Known as the part that converts power from internal combustion into the electricity needed to run everything else, they can also ...

From the earliest days in vehicle history, electrical energy has been used for powertrain, lighting, and a multitude of accessories. Today, modern vehicles use multiple microprocessors onboard and all ...

Luggage that folds out to become a scooter, like the Olaf 4-in-1 backpack, is already a good idea. The Briefcase Electric Scooter from Coolpeds improves on the idea by adding an electric motor to the ...

For many, wiring is one of the most intimidating aspects of a restoration or project upgrade. Most mechanical repairs and aspects of a restoration are what we’d term “nut-and-bolt” work, meaning that, ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...