HowStuffWorks.com Celebrates Release of Batman Begins With 'How the Batmobile Works'

HowStuffWorks.com Celebrates Release of Batman Begins With 'How the Batmobile Works'

ATLANTA, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Go behind the scenes with HowStuffWorks as we go inside the Batmobile -- all 8 versions -- and discuss the evolution of the new model with designer Nathan Crowley. From the "race" version to the "flap" version, HowStuffWorks can deliver: http://www.howstuffworks.com/batmobile.htm.

A superhero with no super powers, Batman relies on his training and an array of high-tech gadgets to give him an edge over evil-doers. For Christian Bale's Batman this includes the bulletproof batsuit, enhanced listening gear, an explosives-laden utility belt, and, of course, the Batmobile.

Arguably the most technologically advanced Batmobile to date, HowStuffWorks founder Marshall Brain explains that "unlike most Hollywood movie cars, the new Batmobile had to perform real-world tasks like turning corners at speed, going from zero to 60 in 5 seconds, and jumping up to 30 feet to land without a scratch." To perform such tasks, the latest Batmobile combines the power of a Hummer with the agility and speed of a Lamborghini to provide a stealthy, heavily armored, super-fast ride.

HowStuffWorks features additional Batman content, including:
- How the Batsuit Works, http://www.howstuffworks.com/batsuit.htm,
explains the technology keeping Batman safe and why Christian Bale said
"you become a beast in that suit"
- The Scarecrow's Scariest Scares,
http://stuffo.howstuffworks.com/scarecrow.htm, gives perspective to the
new film as it catalogs this champion comic book villain's rise and his
ongoing threat to the caped crusader
- Essential Ra's Al Ghul, http://stuffo.howstuffworks.com/ras.htm,
recounts the role Batman's guru-turned-tormenter has played in the
comic book storyline, from his early life as a gifted physician to his
involvement in some of Gotham's greatest tragedies.

About HowStuffWorks:

HowStuffWorks is widely recognized as the leading source for clear, reliable explanations of how everything around us actually works. Through the flagship Web site HowStuffWorks.com, a popular series of books, an acclaimed kids' magazine, as well as many other ventures, the award-winning company has helped explain the world for millions of curious people. With thousands of articles, content features and illustrations populating ten different content channels, HowStuffWorks is updated daily and has something for everyone. Attracting several million unique users each month, HowStuffWorks.com has become a popular destination among an information-seeking audience interested in learning how just about anything works.

Source: HowStuffWorks.com

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NOTE TO EDITORS: Marshall Brain is available for interviews.

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