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How Alternative Fuel Filling Stations Work
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Alternative fuel filling stations are growing in popularity. Learn about how alternative fuel filling stations work at HowStuffWorks.
How Does a Gas Pump Know When to Stop?
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The days of spilling gasoline all over our shoes are pretty much over. But it begs the question: How does a gas pump know when to stop? Read this simple explanation of the mechanics that cause a gas pump to shut off when the tank is full.
How Hearses Work
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Hearses can seem eerie or foreboding, but aren't you just a little curious about how they're made? Read up on the history, legends and details of hearses.
How Police Cars Work
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Police cars are built to be much more durable that civilian model cars. Read all about police cars and how they are manufactured.
How Becoming a NASCAR Driver Works
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Becoming a NASCAR driver takes more than just skill. Learn what teams and owners look for from someone who's planning on becoming a NASCAR driver.
How Super Truck Racing Works
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Super truck racing is a popular sport in Europe, though it hasn't caught on as well in the U.S. Read all about super truck racing in this article.
How Aerodynamics Work
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Aerodynamics is the study of how air resistance and drag affect an object. Read this article to learn how aerodynamics is used in car design.
How Car Testing Works
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Car testing is done by automakers to spot and fix design flaws before they go into mass production. Learn how car testing works in this article.
How the GM Sunraycer Worked
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GM's Sunraycer was a solar car ahead of its time. Read the history of the sunraycer and why it almost took General Motors down with it.
How Three-wheel Cars Work
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Does the idea of a three-wheel car interest you? Learn more about three-wheel car design, history, advantages, disadvantages and more at HowStuffWorks.