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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. − In addition to being called the "Cradle of Astronauts," Purdue University could also be the cradle of hypersonics, with its history of wind tunnel expertise preceding the ...

Wind-tunnel testing is crucial for Formula 1 teams to study and optimize a car's aerodynamics. Aerodynamics have become vital as regulations have emphasized downforce and airflow. This article is part ...

A University of Tennessee team secured funding for a $17.8 million grant from the U.S. Air Force to create a wind tunnel that can subject samples of materials like high-temperature ceramics to ...

Aerodynamic drag is a key factor in the efficiency of electric vehicles and the performance capability of sports cars and race cars, so Ford has invested in this capability with a new rolling road ...

You might expect an automaker with Honda’s reputation to have all the latest tools for developing cars—including new battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—at its fingertips. But for years, the Tokyo-based ...