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Vehicle systems, components and the ideas behind them.

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Turbochargers: using exhaust gas to boost intake air

The turbine and compressor part are connected by a shaft, but work with different flows. Understanding the path of air helps to distinguish between principle and concrete realization.

Published22 Oct 2026
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Tyre marking: width, profile and diameter

The numbers on the sidewall describe different characteristics. They should be read as a system, not as an arbitrary series of dimensions.

Published22 Oct 2026