Car Science

Why do engines make cars go? What is horsepower and why is it important? How can the sun power new cars? The answers to all those questions—and more—are in science . . . and in this book. Look under the hood and in the driver's seat to find out how cars and science are linked. And it's not just cars—science is all around us, every hour of every day. Discover more ways that science is a part of our lives in SCIENCE 24–7! Explains how science plays an important role in cars, including why engines make cars go, what horsepower is and why it is important, and how the sun can power new cars Self-driving cars Headlights Tire pressure Alternative fuels Safety Engines Blind spots Cool cars Wrap-up: concept review.