6. Holding the car alarm keyfob to the head will increase the range of the car alarm
17 automotive myths that are confirmed by science
Remember, 5 years ago, an unusual way to increase the range of a remote car key or car alarm keychain appeared on the web? Someone suggested to strengthen the signal of the key to lean the car key to the head. Many people then thought it was bullshit. But recently scientists have proved that this method increases the range of the key.
So if you lose sight of your car in the parking lot, this proven way will help you find out where you left your car. To do this, but the car key or keychain to your chin and press the car's unlock button. This way, you will increase the range of the key, which may allow the signal to reach the car, after which it will signal that you are detecting the car.
7. 75% of all manufactured Rolls-Royce cars are still on the go
17 automotive myths that are confirmed by science
Rolls-Royce is one of the most prestigious names in the automotive industry. And the company Rolls-Royce makes its cars for many years. The fact is that about 75% of all ever produced Rolls-Royce cars are still in operation. But in many ways, it is, of course, because many models of this brand are antique works of art, which are appreciated by collectors, who keep their valuable cars in perfect condition.
8. Electric cars have less risk of catching fire
17 automotive myths that are confirmed by science
This is perhaps the least surprising fact in this list, but electric cars do have less risk of catching fire than their gasoline counterparts. Given that gasoline is easily flammable, it is logical to assume that an electric car cannot catch fire. But in fact, it is not. Electric cars can also burn easily and quickly in a few minutes.
The fact is that the powerful large batteries of electric cars have some chemicals that can be easily ignited. For this reason, many Tesla cars have already burned down in the world. And that's why many have started to believe that electric cars and hybrids have a greater risk of fire than gasoline analogs. But this is not the case. Despite the high voltage and battery power, electric cars are less flammable.
9. Volvo has not patented a seatbelt
17 automotive myths that are confirmed by science
The seatbelt has saved thousands of lives since it was first fitted to Volvo cars after it was invented by Swedish engineer Niels Bolin. The company could make a fortune on this innovation. But instead, it refused to patent the seatbelt so that other car companies could install the seatbelts on their cars free of charge, saving lives on the road.
10. Leonardo da Vinci invented the world's first car in the 15th century
17 automotive myths that are confirmed by science
The first modern car is believed to have been invented by Carl Benz in 1885. But, before Carl Benz, many other inventors offered their ideas for motor vehicles. The first inventor of the car may be Leonardo da Vinci. The Italian inventor and artist built the first self-propelled car back in 1478.
11. a car myth or fact: to refill a gas tank?
17 automotive myths, which are confirmed by science
There's nothing wrong with pouring some extra gas into the tank after you fill it up... right?
Have you ever filled your car's gas tank in a few steps? For example, a typical situation is when you fill-up the fuel yourself to a full tank, calculating the total amount of fuel in advance. Then, having filled a full tank, you notice that up to the round sum of the cost of the filled fuel there are not enough tens rubles. As a result, to equalize the amount, you decide to add a few more liters of fuel. You shouldn't do that.
If the tank is already filled, the experts say that you should not continue to add fuel to it. This practice is called refueling, and experts in the field of technology and ecology claim that it negatively affects your car, wallet, and environment.
"Excess fuel in a gas tank can block your fuel system and break something in it or cause a dangerous leak due to excessive pressure in the system," warns Eduard Nerastov, a representative of the gas station supplier.
