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How the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Works
The Corvette is an American icon, and the 2009 ZR1 is the most innovative yet. Chevrolet developed it to take on supercars made by Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche, and it goes on sale this fall.
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How Airbags Work
Statistics show that airbags reduce the risk of dying in a head-on crash by 30 percent. Learn the science behind the airbag, what its problems are and where the research is heading.
How to Start a Carpool
If you yearn for the days of chatting with friends during the bus ride to school, then joining a carpool might allow you to relive those glory years.
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A catalytic converter is one of the most important parts of a car's emissions control system. It treats the exhaust before it leaves the car and removes a lot of the pollution. Learn how they work.
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