Unveiling True Horsepower: History, Dyno Experiment, and Surprising Results

TLDR; A team sets out to measure the true horsepower of a horse using a custom-built Horse Dyno, involving a history lesson, car upgrades, collaboration with experts, and a successful experiment yielding a surprising result.

🐎 The Myth of Horsepower

Challenges the historical accuracy of the measurement of horsepower.

Reveals the origins of the concept by James Watt and its potential inaccuracies.

Plans to build the world's first Horse Dyno to measure the true horsepower of a horse.

🚗 Car Upgrades

Promotes off-road lighting upgrades for trucks through a sponsored partnership.

Details the features and benefits of the lighting upgrades.

Provides a discount code for viewers to use for purchasing the lighting upgrades.

🧠 The History of Horsepower

Explains the historical context and significance of James Watt's contribution to the measurement of horsepower.

Highlights the role of draft horses in the historical context of horsepower measurement.

Questions the accuracy and validity of the historical experiment.

🛠️ Building the Horse Dyno

Describes the plan to build a device to measure the power of a horse on a dyno.

Discusses the challenges of selecting the right horse for the experiment.

Visits a ranch to find a suitable horse for the dyno experiment.

🔬 Understanding Dynos

Explains the function of a dynamometer and its measurement of torque, time, and RPM.

Details the specific type of dyno, inertial dyno, to be used in the experiment.

Demonstrates the process of measuring horsepower and the power curve of a car.

🤝 Collaboration with Experts

Seeks assistance from Adam Savage and a team of engineers for the experiment.

Discusses the importance of collaboration and seeking help in solving complex problems.

Receives guidance and support from experts in the field of science and engineering.

🔩 Engineering Innovation

Collaborates with an innovative engineering firm, Motivo, to design and build the horse dyno.

Showcases Motivo's track record of ambitious engineering projects.

Highlights the precision and detail involved in the construction of the horse dyno.

⚙️ Rig Construction

Engages in the process of fabricating and assembling the rig for the horse dyno.

Demonstrates the meticulous engineering and welding involved in the construction process.

Highlights the precision and attention to detail in building the world's first horse dyno.

📊 Experimental Results

Reveals the initial horsepower results of individual human pulls and their interpretation.

Explains the difference between wheel horsepower and crank horsepower in cars.

Announces the final horsepower rating for one horse after rigorous testing and analysis.

🎉 Conclusion and Merchandise

Introduces a new t-shirt design based on the actual horsepower data obtained from the experiment.

Invites viewers to be part of 'horsepower history' by visiting the website for merchandise.

Expresses gratitude to the team, sponsors, experts, and the audience for their involvement and support.