Books with title The Tech Behind Concept Cars

Electric cars have come a long way since the first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles hit the market in the late 1990s. Some modern electric cars boast a range of nearly 300 miles (483 kilometers) on one charge. And they're not all for the tame of heart. Some electric-powered sports cars can reach top speeds of 250 miles (402 km) per hour! Take young readers on a journey through the technology that makes electric cars so amazing.

Is that a new space vehicle with wheels? No, it's a concept car! Stuck in traffic? No problem! One concept car has a drone-like device that can lift it into the air. Looking for a car that gets to know you like a friend? Look no further than a car with an artificial intelligence system that can sense your feelings. Have a need for speed? Enter fully electric concept cars that boast 350 horsepower. Take young readers on a journey through the technology that makes concept cars so amazing.

Don't blink! You might miss the race car zip by! Technology is behind this super speed and impressive power. New tire compounds produce top grip and battery upgrades keep electric race cars accelerating to ever-higher top speeds. Advanced video systems keep a watchful eye on the pits in stock car races and high-tech sensors capture data second by second. Take young readers on a journey through the technology that makes race cars so amazing.