From a load-capacity point of view, the most suitable gearhead ratio has the highest torque density for the most compact (and cost-effective) package. From an application point of view, the best ...

If you've worked on a mobile robot, an AGV, or any kind of automated machine, you've probably run into at least one of t ...

From vintage muscle to modern tuning, getting your Pontiac GTO’s gear ratio right can transform its personality. The right setup balances acceleration, cruising comfort, and fuel efficiency. With ...

Even though almost all new mountain bikes now have just one chainring and no front derailleur, it would still be nice to have all those other gear ratios again. The Binary Gear is designed to bring ...

Human existence is a process of constant refinement. Ten thousand years ago we gnawed at charred meat while squatting around a campfire; today you eat your prime rib amid luxury appointments in a keto ...

Default, conservative gear ratios. Note the smooth curve of the line connecting the ratio graph bars. Gearing ratios determine how many turns of the driveshaft result in a single turn of the wheels ...

An old joke in physics is that of the “spherical cow”, poking fun at some of the assumptions physicists make when tackling a new problem. Making the problem simple like this can help make its ...

Pro Cycling 'The time for endlessly debating and re-diagnosing the problem has passed' – Rapha launches updated 'Roadmap' for the future of cycling as UCI consultation period concludes Pro Cycling 'A ...

One of the biggest differences between electric cars and their conventional counterparts has to do with the drivetrain. An internal combustion vehicle has a multi-speed gearbox with numerous ratios; ...

With the Department of Energy showing diesel prices up 56% from three years ago, spec’ing axle ratios for improved fuel economy has become more important than ever. Not only that, but burning less ...