Deep dive: Bugatti Tourbillon aerodynamics
The Bugatti Tourbillon’s standout feature is an 1,800-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a high-revving V-16, but Bugatti didn’t forget about the aerodynamic work needed to make use of the…
Deep dive: Koenigsegg Gemera’s drivetrain
As the automaker’s first four-seater, the Koenigsegg Gemera proved to be an engineering challenge not only in terms of performance, but packaging, as CEO Christian von Koenigsegg explains in a…
Bugatti Tourbillon chassis deep dive
The Bugatti Tourbillon marks a new era for the supercar builder not only by using a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but with the debut of a new platform replacing the one…
Oregon State researchers take deep dive into how much water is stored in snow
A heavy snowpack is fun for skiers and sledders, and it also acts like an open-air storage tank that melts away to provide water for drinking, irrigation and other purposes…
Deep dive: Bugatti Mistral roadster’s aero
The Bugatti Mistral is the Chiron roadster the automaker didn’t plan to make. As explained by Bugatti, removing the roof required a rethink of the standard Chiron’s aerodynamic features. The…
First dive survey of Lake Tahoe’s lakebed finds high amounts of plastic and other litter
Plastic litter is a growing problem around the world, and new research shows that the bottom of Lake Tahoe is no exception. In one of the first studies to utilize…
Enjoy a deep dive on the Koenigsegg Jesko’s 1,600-hp V-8
The Koenigsegg Jesko hypercar is full of ingenuity, including a high-revving twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter and ultra-fast Light Speed Transmission. In a recently released video, company founder Christian von Koenigsegg walks us…
Jay Leno provides deep dive on the rotary engine
Rotary engines made their biggest impact in Mazda sports cars, but a recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” delves into the rotary’s earlier history. Before it was popularized by Mazda,…