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4WD vs AWD
Section
Stuff I Looked Up
Type
Explanation
Date
February 9, 2022
Words
361

“The difference between four-wheel drive (4WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) can be a little vague. I read a lot of resources, and they waffle quite a bit. In general: All-Wheel Drive requires no driver input. There’s a computer in the car that just makes it work. The car usually drives two wheels, but…”

Monocoque
Section
Stuff I Looked Up
Type
Explanation
Date
December 9, 2021
Words
114

“The name is French for ‘single shell.’ This is a type of vehicle where the main load-bearing structure is an enclosed shell, rather than behind (1) body-on-frame, or (2) unibody. A unibody vehicle has panels which are fastened together to provide structure. However, a true monocoque is…”

Panel Van
Section
Stuff I Looked Up
Type
Explanation
Words
169

“This is not an official word, but one that every seems to agree refers to a van of SUV that has no windows behind the B-pillar. So, the rear area of this vehicle is enclosed and hidden from view. I couldn’t find any history on the usage of ‘panel.’ One can assume it’s because the sides are made of…”