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Apr 28
14m 14s

How do engines make cars move?

ABC Australia
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Frankie and Timothy would like to know, "How do cars work?"  Levi wants to know "How do different types of cars get power?" Arija is curious "How do engines makes cars move? Connor and Rory want to know, "How does a hybrid car work?" And Sam wants to know, "How do vehicles go?" Let's catch a ride with Professor Shawn Kook from the UNSW Engine Research L ... Show More
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