As he hovered 50 feet above the runway in Plattsburgh, New York, Kyle Clark suddenly had a distinct sinking feeling. A literal one. He had full control just moments before, but his electric, ...

Even as early as the 1920s, there grew a great interest in and experimentation with trying to develop streamlined shapes in both the domestic and professional arenas. Particularly in automotives. The ...

The horsepower wars could be drawing to a close, and active aerodynamics may be the next frontier of hypercar performance ...

In nature, the most aerodynamic shape is that of a drop of water, which has a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.05. Unfortunately, this is not a practical shape for a vehicle. An object's Cd, or how much ...

Maybe you’ve seen it: three lanes of midsize crossovers that could trade badges and nobody would notice. Those shapes are dictated by interior space, powertrain packaging, federal regulations, and ...

Cars are getting bigger and heavier, but, thanks to government regulation and the increasing rarity of dinosaur based fuel, carmakers have to ensure that each generation of cars is more efficient. New ...

Propel your career forward with an accredited graduate certificate. The Aerodynamics Certificate is taught on-campus and online by world experts in the field, all faculty in the Department of ...

All you need to know about F1's active aerodynamics in the 2026 season (Images from X/@F1 and Getty Images) F1 will bid goodbye to the Drag Reduction System (DRS) in 2026. The concept of a movable ...

For a better understanding of aerodynamic testing, we asked an expert to provide us with some basic, but valuable information on the subject. The author is directly involved in using his knowledge of ...