The Science of Pitot Tubes: How Aircraft Measure Speed
A look at the mechanics of Pitot tubes, the sensors responsible for measuring aircraft airspeed, and why their readings often differ from true flight speed.

A look at the mechanics of Pitot tubes, the sensors responsible for measuring aircraft airspeed, and why their readings often differ from true flight speed.

Tesla has secured a patent for an electric fan car system designed to generate downforce through underbody suction, potentially for use in the upcoming Roadster.

A new Tesla patent details an active rear wing for the upcoming Roadster capable of generating 1,543 pounds of downforce.

Tesla has patented an active rear wing assembly capable of generating 700 kg of downforce, featuring automated deployment and integrated safety systems for collision mitigation.

Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency prototype achieves a record 0.158 drag coefficient and covers over 1,200 kilometers on a single charge.

Volkswagen revealed the Mission Efficiency concept, an electric car utilizing mass-production MEB+ components to achieve record-breaking aerodynamic performance and energy efficiency.

Volkswagen's new Mission Efficiency concept has set three records for aerodynamic performance and energy efficiency, achieving a drag coefficient of 0.158 and a range of over 1,278 kilometers.
