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29th September 2009
A hybrid car is such a car in which two types of motors are synchronized to provide power to the wheels. The most popular combination is the one in which the gasoline engine is assisted by the electric motor so that the gas engine is periodically shut off... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
How many times have you pulled up to the pumps lately only to be shocked at the price of gasoline? Suddenly your $25 tank of gas is costing $40. Have you considered trading your vehicle in for something that gets better fuel economy? How about a Hybrid ve... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
If you own a diesel powered vehicle, you probably appreciate the inherent qualities of this type of engine. More torque, better fuel economy, easier maintenance are some of the attributes of owning a diesel powered vehicle. Still, some motorists complain ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Lexus is a division of automobiles that is a commodity of Toyota, a famous Japanese auto manufacturing company. Lexus is a well-known and top-notch luxury car brand. These are celebrated as the most pompous and elegant cars today. , With a wide scope mar... Read >
Author: Danny Green23rd September 2009
Care for the environment? Want to save the planet? Then you must think in terms of fuel efficiency, non-polluting, and eco-friendly transport. The answer lies in purchasing and using a hybrid car. They not just make a statement that I care but are compact... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
First let’s define an electric generator. In simple and obvious terms it is something that generates electricity. In effect it is its own power plant. Most often it is run by a gasoline engine but it only requires power to spin a magnet inside a coil of... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Though the modern history of hybrid cars starts from the 1990s, they can’t be reckoned a new invention at all. Different types of hybrid engines and sources of power were used in the transport even hundreds of years ago. However, it’s true that the gr... Read >
Author: Danny Green07th September 2009
The modern car owners and buyers are now looking for fashionable cars as times goes by. If we start to compare with other branded cars, Honda Hybrid cars are among the most successful brands right now. Presently, buyers are looking for such cars which wil... Read >
Author: Creative SEO Content03rd September 2009
If Lexus LS can be described in one word, it would be called the king of hybrid vehicles. Lexus LS range has achieved this position because of its consistent good performance and fuel efficiency. Lexus LS 600h, in particular, has wooed its buyers due to i... Read >
Author: Danny Green03rd September 2009
When gasoline prices hit their highest levels in the first half of 2008, interest in hybrid-powertrain vehicles reached new records, too. Suddenly, high gas mileage took precedence as a reason to buy a particular car. A few months later, as gas prices sun... Read >
Author: autoMedia26th August 2009
Hybrid cars are the craze these days with their advanced features, modern design, and fuel economy leaving fewer impacts on the environment. The latest models of hybrid cars encompass many new trends that are absent in ordinary vehicles. Some of these lat... Read >
Author: Danny Green23rd August 2009
Although the first truck ever made is credited to England in 1885, Ford Motor Company is best known for taking the truck to the next level of mass production in the early 1900's. Fords third vehicle produced in 1900 was a pickup type truck and in 1917 For... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th August 2009
Hybrid cars, contrary to common belief, do not entirely run from electric driven motor. They are also not totally dependent on the electric motor for driving and use gasoline engine as a core part of their routine function. The name of hybrid cars, in its... Read >
Author: Danny Green17th August 2009
Honda and Toyota pioneered the hybrid-powertrain business in the U.S. market, with the Insight two-seater and the original Prius sedan. Both debuted at the turn of the 21st century. Honda halted production of the original Insight after the 2006 model year... Read >
Author: autoMedia10th August 2009
2009 is the fifth straight year that the Honda Civic GX has been named the "greenest vehicle of the year" by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Powered by natural gas, Honda claims the Civic GX has the cleanest internal combusti... Read >
Author: autoMedia04th August 2009
Hybrid cars cause less air pollution and are more fuel-economical than other vehicles. Therefore, more and more people decide to purchase them. Here comes a question: what exactly are hybrid cars? What makes them environmentally friendly? How hybrid cars ... Read >
Author: Jack Jones03rd August 2009
Automobiles have been there with us for a very long time. At the end of the nineteenth century Daimler and later Benz invented the gasoline engine and the gasoline powered automobile. People welcomed them. A number of refinements and developments followed... Read >
Author: louieliu30th July 2009
More Americans are weighing whether to sell our outdated primarily fuel burning automobiles and opting for a more innovative car and instead buying a more cutting edge type of car|and purchasing a new kind of car} that could reduce your gas consumption by... Read >
Author: Joseph23rd July 2009
Hybrid cars are among the most beneficial invention of auto science. This car, with many merits and advantages, is now days regarded as a blessing for the people. When this car was invented, its main purpose was to cover long distances in short time. The ... Read >
Author: Danny Green23rd July 2009
Environmental degradation has reached a dangerous state. The pollution levels in the air, water, soil and outer atmosphere have reached to alarming levels. Ozone layer has already been punctured by hydro carbons emanating from factories and cars, among ot... Read >
Author: Danny Green17th July 2009
Our family has two diesel trucks now and when the fuel disaster hit, we were very empathetic with other diesel owners that did not find out what we discovered almost two years ago. You see, we power our diesels with an alternative fuel that combines used ... Read >
Author: Oldboss16th July 2009
The Diesel engine increases the fuel inefficiency of gasoline engines. That is because at its core, the way a Diesel engine operates is nearly identical to the machinations of the gasoline engine. The primary purpose is to use internal combustion to conve... Read >
Author: rebuilt-engine16th July 2009
The Swift DZire comes in six variants - LXi, VXi, and ZXi (Petrol) and LDi, VDi, and ZDi (Diesel). The trims are packed with upscale accessories, quality interior materials and safety features that are a first for the segment. Maruti Swift Dzire The new c... Read >
Author: myindiaguide15th July 2009
A lot of people are starting to own hybrid cars. What is it that makes hybrids that is now attracting more and more people to get one for their own?First of all, if you're a hybrid driver, you'll see a significant savings on fuel. The cost of gas is alway... Read >
Author: Max King12th July 2009
Maruti Dzire Maruti Swift Dzire has won millions of hearts since its launch, in March 2008. Manufactured by Maruti Suzuki Indian Ltd, Dzire is the successor to the company's popular entry-level sedan - Esteem, production of which was stopped in November 2... Read >
Author: myindiaguide04th July 2009
Audi A4 is a world-famous automobile manufacturer based in Germany, which manufactures quality cars that are appealing and technically sound. The Audi insignia, with its four overlapping rings, identifies one of Germany's oldest automobile manufacturers.... Read >
Author: myindiaguide04th July 2009
While designing the new sedan, Maruti Dzire Maruti Suzuki has made an effort to retain the original overall design theme of the Swift hatchback. But the rear of the car is a complete deviation from the Swift and resembles the recently launched Maruti Suz... Read >
Author: myindiaguide29th June 2009
TheAudi A4 Audi A4 comes with a choice of five engines-three petrol and two diesel engines. It has the 1.8L TFSI petrol engine that churns out 158bhp of power, 2,0L TFSI petrol engine which produces 177bhp and the 3.2L V6 engine that shoots out top-end p... Read >
Author: myindiaguide22nd June 2009
The 2010 Karma - world's first true premium plug-in hybrid sports sedan – is beautiful; like a jet engine spooling up. The Karma features two operating modes - Stealth Mode and Sport Mode. In electric only Stealth Mode, users can drive emission free for... Read >
Author: shariq@technostation.com21st June 2009
The 2010 Karma - world's first true premium plug-in hybrid sports sedan – is beautiful; like a jet engine spooling up. The Karma features two operating modes - Stealth Mode and Sport Mode. In electric only Stealth Mode, users can drive emission free for... Read >
Author: shariq@technostation.com18th June 2009
If you decide to build an electric car on your own, you made a good decision and it is not diffiuclt at all. If you own a lightweight, economy coupy, it is a real good choice to convert it into an electric vehicle, because it is not only real efficient, b... Read >
Author: Jimmie Underwood12th June 2009
The word "meerschaum" reminds me of the calm and soothing light green of the sea But there is a oil additive known as the Sea Foam fuel additive that is used to clean the carburetor of your car. Cleaning carburetor with the sea foam oil additive to give t... Read >
Author: Manseo12th June 2009
Commercial and industrial users alike often face a variety of indoor pressure washing applications. After all, the facilities in which these users work and operate must be cleaned. However, many pressure washers on the market are not ideal for indoor appl... Read >
Author: Lauren Zwiebel11th June 2009
Chevrolet Optra is a well known brand in luxury car industry now a days. General Motors India launched Chevrolet Optra in 2003. Positioned in the C- segment of cars, the sedan is based on a new platform from GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM-DAT). Chevrolet... Read >
Author: myindiaguide11th June 2009
Audi is a world-famous automobile manufacturer based in Germany, which manufactures quality cars that are appealing and technically sound. The Audi insignia, with its four overlapping rings, identifies one of Germany's oldest automobile manufacturers. It ... Read >
Author: myindiaguide11th June 2009
Maruti Suzuki has been reborn as a make with a portfolio of global models. Way back in 1994 when Maruti Suzuki had introduced its first entry level sedan 'Esteem', it set a benchmark that continued to rule till late 2000. With the aging of Esteem, Maruti ... Read >
Author: myindiaguide06th June 2009
Maruti Swift Dzire has won millions of hearts since its launch, in March 2008. Manufactured by Maruti Suzuki Indian Ltd, Dzire is the successor to the company's popular entry-level sedan - Esteem, production of which was stopped in November 2007. The new ... Read >
Author: myindiaguide05th June 2009
With an aim to bring the joy of riding to millions of Indians, Tata Motors India Ltd. unveiled world's cheapest car - Nano, at the Delhi Auto Show held in January 2008. The company revealed that the car has been designed to match the requirements of middl... Read >
Author: myindiaguide05th June 2009
If your vehicle is diesel powered, then you would probably be pleased about the inbuilt qualities offered by this kind of engine. Easy maintenance, Better fuel economy and more torque are some of the key features of a diesel powered vehicle.
Many motoris... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson05th June 2009
If you are currently thinking about buying a new car then it might just be the best time for you to do so. Now you can finally get hold of a car that brings the message of the future - a way of helping the environment and saving on gas.
Gas prices ar... Read >
Author: velapaan21st May 2009
There are three filters that you have to be constantly on top of when it comes to your car. They are the oil, fuel and air filters in no particular order. Fortunately, changing them out is not that difficult of a prospect, but there can be some issues tha... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson18th May 2009
If you are currently thinking about buying a new car then it might just be the best time for you to do so. Now you can finally get hold of a car that brings the message of the future - a way of helping the environment and saving on gas.
Gas prices are ... Read >
18th May 2009
The word hybrid is defined as two things that are mixed together. This normally refers to animals or plants that are bred from two different parents. There is a new type of vehicle that is on the road; the hybrid. These cars are called hybrids because it ... Read >
Author: Bryan Len15th May 2009
Vehicles that are powered by electricity have been around for a very long time. What most people don’t know is that in the early 1900s there were more vehicles powered by electricity than there were vehicles powered by gasoline.
Gasoline back in the... Read >
Author: movies and entertainment15th May 2009
Maruti Udyog Ltd. launched a compact car-Maruti Swift in the Indian automobile market in 2005. Adorned with the combination of Japanese technology and European styling, the sedan has won many awards since its launch. Comfortable interiors, stunning looks,... Read >
Author: myindiaguide15th May 2009
Have you been thinking about getting one of those neat hybrid cars and getting rid of your 'normal' car? If so, then we believe you have made a wise choice. However, we also believe that it would be wise for you to research the hybrid car. As you are doin... Read >
Author: Richard Adams08th May 2009
The Hybrid Car is an Evolution for the Future. Due to the demand of having a car wherein everyone can consume less fuel and will not contribute to the air pollution, the hybrid car was finally created to meet this end. And due to the rapid advancements in... Read >
Author: suegold06th May 2009
First, you must understand that Hybrid is a biology term extended earlier it was ever heard of in the auto industry, which basically means a mix between two species. The like goes for the motorcar industry, a Bigeneric motorcar is one that integrates two ... Read >
Author: Kristine Reeves09th April 2009
Hybrid vehicles boast of an all-encompassing operational system. They operate by combining an electricity-run motor, a gasoline engine and maximum-powered batteries. The battery gives off energy for the electric motor and recharges when it recaptures the ... Read >
Author: Jenny Styles09th April 2009
Hybrid vehicles operate effortlessly by combining an electricity-run motor, a gasoline engine and maximum-powered batteries. The battery gives off energy for the electric motor and recharges when it recaptures the energy that is usually lost when the car ... Read >
Author: Jenny Styles01st April 2009
Most people love their cars to the extreme, but with the constant skyrocketing of gasoline prices, a lot of people are pressed to think of alternatives. For those who want to cut back on fuel money, they may consider buying hybrid cars.
Hybrid cars ar... Read >
Author: Jenny Styles27th March 2009
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- Screwdriver, or 1/4-in. rod or bolt*
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The list may look formidable, but tool... Read >
Author: Joey Singer25th March 2009
The demand and availability for hybrid cars has been growing steadily over the years because of the increasing concerns of motorists regarding the price increases of gas. Major automobile manufacturers have come up with their respective versions of hybrid... Read >
Author: Jenny Styles20th February 2009
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off of its first hybrid car for passenger, the S400 Blue HYBRID. Based on the S350, this mild hybrid auto pairs an electric motor/generator and the first lithium-ion battery in a production car with a specially tuned vers... Read >
Author: evytaar09th January 2009
Hybrid cars are currently regarded as very beneficial to the conservation of the environment. This is because the price of fuel and the harm it contributes to our surroundings has become really uncontrolled. The rationality behind this is that hybrid cars... Read >
Author: Michael Bliss16th December 2008
Exclusive car hire is big business. Car rental companies in South Africa annually spend vast amounts of money updating their existing fleets to include the luxury vehicles demanded by both tourists and locals alike. As the world gets more and more environ... Read >
Author: Marshall08th December 2008
Today, more and more people are now considering getting rid of their gas-guzzling conventional cars and purchase a new kind of car available in the market today called hybrid cars. You may wonder why hybrid cars are gaining popularity all over the United ... Read >
Author: suegold21st November 2008
The cost of fuel and the damage it brings to our environment has become very rampant, and because of that, hybrid cars are presently considered as very beneficial to the preservation of the environment. The reason behind this is that hybrid cars do not de... Read >
Author: suegold13th November 2008
Many people consider a hybrid car for two reasons. One reason is for saving money, with oil prices rising up a very high lever at which some of people find it hard to afford. Another reason is for the love of the environment of world, doing our part for o... Read >
Author: yangguang10th November 2008
No, probably your car is not efficient. This is not surprising because typical cars are usually very inefficient unless you have a hybrid, an electric car or some other type of car that uses alternative source of energy.
But what exactly is efficiency?... Read >
Author: Napoleon Miles31st October 2008
Simply being aware of the green revolution does not make us anymore environmentally friendly. In fact, it makes one look and feel hypocritical to zip around town in our gasoline guzzlers, talking about being environmentally friendly and reducing toxic fue... Read >
Author: Joey Lee13th October 2008
You keep hearing the term Hybrid Cars lately and been wondering what they are. Here is a list of selected Hybrid car facts that hopefully explains what hybrid cars are:
They are not Sci-fi Sounding cars of Hollywood, but some Celebrities do own them
... Read >
Author: Yoshiko Choy13th October 2008
In the last few months, it had been in the news report that some of the world’s largest automakers are facing the declining period. General Motors is one of them and on the other hand Toyota is getting extreme primacy in the market. It is the belief of ... Read >
Author: lucia123410th October 2008
Following the rapid advancements of the gasoline engine, the hybrid car has become extremely popular due to its environmentally friendly proposition. A hybrid car is a means of transportation using two power sources; it uses a rechargeable energy storage ... Read >
Author: Joey Lee10th October 2008
Many people are now getting frustrated with their usual gas-guzzling conventional car because of the constant increase in fuel prices and are they are actively looking for alternative modes of travel. Some people are now leaving their cars in the garage, ... Read >
Author: Joey Lee07th October 2008
Scooters can be a great benefit to many. Whether you are looking to save money or in helping a senior citizen regain his independence a scooter may be just what you need. Maybe you are interested in a scooter because you know they are inexpensive to buy a... Read >
Author: Stanley Joe Griffith17th September 2008
Everyone has seen the futuristic Toyota Prius as they have navigated the highways. It arrived on the scene in 2004 and was quick to gain supporters. Its popularity soared in Hollywood among those whose “green” lifestyle needed a matching car. Other Ca... Read >
Author: Craig F Stevens17th September 2008
Gasoline cars work on the same principals as all other cars i.e. hybrid, electric, and hydrogen. The major difference between them is the fuel that is used or burned in the engine and how many emissions are put out.
A gasoline engine burns fuel also ca... Read >
Author: Craig F Stevens17th September 2008
The Diesel engine was created by Rudolf Diesel in response to the fuel inefficiency of gasoline engines. At its core, the way a Diesel engine operates is nearly identical to the machinations of the gasoline engine - the primary purpose is to use internal ... Read >
Author: Craig F Stevens02nd September 2008
What is a Hybrid?
Simply put, a hybrid vehicle is a car, truck, or SUV that has elements of a conventional gasoline or diesel engine drive train, as well as elements of an electric vehicle. Typically, an electric motor provides assistance to the ga... Read >
Author: skycheng02nd September 2008
Hybrid cars are gaining popularity with each passing day. There are many motivating factors involved. A big point is tax incentives offered by authorities every where, secondly you are assured of huge savings over a long time frame by way of reduceds fuel... Read >
Author: jasperknowapp01st September 2008
The Hong Kong Science Museum is worth a visit while you are in Kowloon, near Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong. The experience will be doubly worth it if you have children accompanying you. Located adjacent to the Hong Kong Museum of History, the science museum ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye01st September 2008
Are you sold on the idea of buying a hybrid car? If so, what type are you going for? the phrase 'hybrid car' covers several different versions of the 'hybrid' process model. People already have a number of variables in mind as they make their way to the d... Read >
Author: Wendy Gorman27th August 2008
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TYA series (Filtration,Purification,Treatment,Recycling,Filter,Restoration, Regeneration,Filtering) solely designed for lu... Read >
Author: utut129th July 2008
Do you want to know how to modify your car to save gas using water? You have probably heard about this technology before. There is no better time to start saving gas then now with all of the "going green" fads. Here you will learn the truth about how y... Read >
Author: Interne 117th July 2008
What if you could decrease your emissions to zero and at the same time save money on gasoline. Sounds too good to be true, right? The fact of the matter is that with proper modification, almost any engine can become more efficient at extracting the most... Read >
16th July 2008
With oil prices rising everyday, and no limit seen in sight, it seems high time that people as a whole began serious discussion of alternative fuels and more efficient use of the fuel that we do have. The problem is that for a number of reasons, valid in... Read >
15th July 2008
Farming with John Deere Tractors
John Deere tractors have been a huge success over the years, with many farmers choosing to purchase one for their farms. Tractors can be purchased from reputable dealers or they can be bought on eBay. If choosing to b... Read >
Author: nuswanto02nd July 2008
To own a luxury car is no doubt a dream in itself. But, to buy from a reputed Motor Corporation as that of Nissan is a dream come true. The Infiniti brand of vehicles are slightly modified versions of Nissan’s high end vehicles and the maintenance aspec... Read >
Author: Tim Johrer26th June 2008
What do mens gold watches have to do with the Great American Songbook? Well, in 1930, the songwriting team of Vincent Youmans, Mack Gordon and Harold Adamson penned the sentimental hit Time On My Hands. Coincidentally, by that time the quintessentially ma... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker17th June 2008
How to convert your car to run on water
If you want to know how you can increase the gas mileage of your vehicle to about 15-40% more of the current and save thousands of dollars in fuel over the life of your vehicle, then you need to learn how to conv... Read >
Author: peteinoz10th June 2008
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Electrical Automobiles: This technology is still in the growth stage and continues to be considered a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Let's face it, if your vehicle runs on electricity exclusively, then you are not em... Read >
Author: Mervyn Rees09th June 2008
The history of using electric motors goes in cars goes back to 1830s that is about 178 years ago. With the invention of muffler which was combined with efforts of oil industry to run cars with gasoline. This provided far better range than the cars driven ... Read >
Author: xRaj Reddy29th May 2008
The Mercury Mariner compact SUV was introduced in 2005. Its components are closely related to the Ford Escape except from being offered with only an automatic transmission. Mariner differed mostly in aesthetic appeal and comfort.
In 2006 the Mariner ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle01st May 2008
For the ultimate in fuel economy, cleanliness, wonderful aerodynamic looks, feather-like ride, amplitude of legroom and interiors, safety features and generous interiors, the Toyota Prius has yet to meet its match!
This model, quite predictably, is the... Read >
Author: irwinrose07th April 2008
The talk about finding new alternative energy sources for our cars is not new. In fact, scientists and car engineers had begun finding ways to either use energy sources, or to optimize existing engine solutions back in the 1970’s.
People saw that bi... Read >
Author: Dennis James02nd April 2008
Tools have been a significant part of the evolution of man. It has facilitates man to live a better life. It has contributed towards the eating habit as well as living standard of man. It taught man how to hunt as well as how to modify several things on e... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson25th March 2008
World's Cheapest Car is Unveiled
After months of rumors and tantalizing leaks, Indian automaker Tata Motors has finally unveiled the Tata Nano -- its already legendary $2,500 (1-lakh) car.
The words "Tata Nano" have nothing to do with tiny music p... Read >
Author: Angulo Fu23rd February 2008
Nettleton, MS ? Oil prices are through the roof and it?s costing us dearly. We empty our pockets in order to line those of the oil barons in the Middle East and elsewhere, and as we do so our dependence on their crude oil continues to deepen at an alarmin... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th February 2008
Honda is achieving much success in the United States auto market. The reason for this is the company's reputation of producing highly reliable vehicles with exemplary fuel efficiency. Recently, the automaker announced that they would be launching a re... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle23rd January 2008
Nettleton, MS � Oil prices are through the roof and it�s costing us dearly. We empty our pockets in order to line those of the oil barons in the Middle East and elsewhere. Our dependence on their crude oil continues to deepen at an alarming rate due t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd January 2008
Snow blower is a machine which is used to clear the unwanted snow from your lawn, driveways, sidewalks, roadways, runways etc. Nowadays snow blower is becoming very popular because of its features, but it’s not a simple task to choose a right snow blowe... Read >
Author: Steve Buchanan08th January 2008
Modification from external features down to the internal parts is a good way to boost a vehicle’s performance. Modern devices and equipment are typically installed to enhance drivability, engine performance, and other vehicle functions. Vehicles produ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle07th November 2007
I hope that the following article will help you to better understand this topic. There are many people who love drive in cars which are reasoned as being reliable. Of the many brands which you will see on the roads is that of Chevy. This well known bra... Read >
Author: MichaelM106th November 2007
A hybrid electric vehicle is a vehicle that has both electric power and gasoline power that it uses for operation. A hybrid is a cross between an all gasoline and all electric vehicle. The idea of a hybrid is to increase gas mileage and reduce pollution... Read >
Author: Joseph12th October 2007
Toyota Motor Corporation's Lexus division releases the details of the 2008 model year of the LS 600h L hybrid luxury sedan. According to Jim Farley, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager: "The LS 600h L stands as the flagship for the Lexus brand ... Read >
Author: Evander12th October 2007
Canadian auto buyers first had the chance to own a Smart car in 2004 when Mercedes-Benz decided to bring the small car to the Canadian auto market. Initially, Mercedes-Benz expected only to sell 600 Smart cars annually. The automaker though achieved muc... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle08th October 2007
The washing machines are known to use water and detergents to clean the laundry, as opposed to dry cleaning, the other means of cleaning the dirty clothes or towels, which employ other chemicals. The history of washing is as old as the history of mankind.... Read >
Author: Michael Rad03rd October 2007
Hybrid Car HistoryThe history of the hybrid car reaches all the back to the 18th century. When France had a steam powered motor carriage that traveled at 6mph. Then in the 19th century an Englishman made a car with an electric motor and a blacksmith from... Read >
Author: Anthony28th August 2007
The idea of combining various modes of propulsion is as old as the idea of the transport itself. Only recently, however, has it become viable and popular.
The concept of combining propulsion systems is not new at all. Early vessels, such as the Viking... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo28th August 2007
The word hybrid when used in biology means a mix between two species. So, how does this translate to the popular vehicle? It is exactly that, a mix between two species of cars.
A Hybrid car combines two technologies to produce a more fuel efficient re... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo02nd August 2007
Mini Canada has recently announced that they will be launching a new MINI model in the first quarter of 2008. The MINI Clubman as what BMW lovingly called it, is expected to expand the MINI brand family with the introduction of the two versions based on... Read >
Author: Evander02nd August 2007
GM is the world's largest full-line vehicle manufacturer and marketer. Its arsenal of brands includes Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Saturn, Hummer, and Saab. Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden comprise GM's international nameplates. In terms of sales,... Read >
Author: jessicamatthews26th July 2007
Mazda Motor Corporation the producer of quality Mazda 626 performance parts has recently announced the launching of their mixed model production on the engine parts machining line at their engine plant situated near the automaker’s headquarters in Hir... Read >
Author: Evander25th July 2007
If you think that US has everything that you want then you are in for a surprise because not everything especially when it comes to car can be found in the land of milk and honey.
Forbes.com has released its list of the top ten cars that you won’t... Read >
Author: Jason Moore24th July 2007
There are very few engine configurations that promise increased fuel economy and power. There are few engines that offer this in addition to reliability. Today, those across the ocean are enjoying the fruits of diesel technology revolution.
Diesels h... Read >
Author: OMAR05th July 2007
Media reports are saying that General Motors Corp.'s Cadillac luxury-vehicle division is currently mulling over making hybrid versions of all its models. This comes in the midst of the brand’s declining sales and with U.S. gasoline prices staying near... Read >
Author: Iver Penn29th June 2007
The ever-surging cost of gasoline has driven consumers to more affordable and fuel-efficient cars. And with summer's busy driving season fast approaching, there’s no doubt that this will be more significant. That is why the editors at NADAguides.com -... Read >
Author: Evander29th June 2007
Because of the increasing cost of gasoline as well as the fast approaching of summer's busy driving season, consumers are becoming to be more economical when buying car. In connection to this, the NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle pricing and informatio... Read >
Author: Evander26th June 2007
In passenger cars, the diesel engine has never really caught on. During the middle to late 70s, diesel engines in passenger cars did notice a surge in sales due to the OPEC oil embargo, although that is the only real significant penetration that diesel e... Read >
Author: OMAR19th June 2007
General Motors Corp. has announced that it will introduce a new, state-of-the-art 4.5L V-8 Duramax turbo-diesel that improves engine fuel efficiency by 25 percent, reduces CO2 emissions by 13 percent and cuts particulates and NOx emissions by at least... Read >
Author: Iver Penn19th June 2007
Nissan Motor Co. is preparing a diesel-powered version of its Titan full-sized pickup truck by 2009 for the United States, to be equipped with engines built by local truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp., according to a report by industria... Read >
Author: Iver Penn19th June 2007
Today, there are over 230 million cars and trucks in the United States, of this number maybe 700,000 have some form of electric motor which helps drive the wheels. That's roughly one-third of one percent, hardly the makings of the electric car revolution ... Read >
Author: rostau98916th June 2007
Maker of top of the line GMC cargo liner, General Motors once again made good decision in announcing the Opel Corsa GSi and the Vauxhall Corsa Sri.
The new Opel Corsa GSi offers more substance more than its physical appearance. It offers fine sporti... Read >
Author: Iver Penn15th June 2007
Toyota Motor Corp. has unseated General Motors Corp. as the world's biggest carmaker last year instead of in 2007, as industry observers have earlier predicted.
Detroit-based weekly Automotive News, whose data centre publishes a widely quoted ranking... Read >
Author: Zeke15th June 2007
A decade since the first Prius hit the market (in Japan) Toyota’s global sales of hybrid vehicles have now reached a landmark 1 million, highlighting the giant Japanese automaker’s lead in “green” technology that has changed the face of the auto... Read >
Author: Zeke27th May 2007
Introduction
From the time man set foot on earth, traveling short and long distances had been one of his basic needs. Horse-drawn carriages were used as means of travel and transportation in olden days. The ardent need to travel fast and save time gave ... Read >
Author: Tom Johny25th May 2007
There are three important Volkswagen models that will hold the spotlight this summer. Cool cruising and a sporty look becomes available with the 2007 VW Eos, off-road adventures continue with the tough Touareg and ladies will enjoy the thrilling experienc... Read >
Author: Michael Trad21st May 2007
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is now a popular SUV sold in Australia and Latin America as well as Asia. The car is also popular in many other parts of the developing world, such as the Caribbean, and much of Africa. This model isn't sold in the USA as a T... Read >
Author: michael21st May 2007
South Korea is proud to have its largest Automaker Company, the Hyundai Motor Company, as it is considered globally as the Sixth Largest Automaker, producing 1.6 million units every year. Its logo, a slanted letter “H” represents two people shaking ha... Read >
Author: Prue16th May 2007
It was only very recent that Honda Motor Co. has unveiled its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The automaker has also announced that it would start manufacturing a small number of vehicles next year for its Japan and US markets.
The new H... Read >
Author: Evander02nd May 2007
DaimlerChrysler Canada has announced recently its plan to expand and improve its lineup of eco-friendly, sophisticated clean diesel technology starting with the 2007 model year.
The clean diesel technology will enable DaimlerChrysler to offer new or ... Read >
Author: Gertrude Sayzer24th April 2007
Huntington Beach, CA April 12, 2007 -- SmokinVette.com, a Huntington Beach, CA privately owned Corvette Forum, would like to announce water/methanol injection kits will be added to both our 2005 C6 project Corvettes that’s to the Snow Performance. We’... Read >
Author: SmokinVette05th April 2007
John Deere has put a new twist on its commercial turf care equipment line with the preamble of its first ever zero-turn radius (ZTR) lawn mower. The new Z Trak F620 mower complements the hydro and mechanical drive commercial Deere walk-behind mowers and i... Read >
Author: Steven Blades01st April 2007
After its recent world premiere at the 77th annual International Motor Show in Geneva, the Saab BioPower 100 Concept is heading for U.S. shores for its North American debut at the forthcoming 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) that will take ... Read >
Author: benjamin29th March 2007
DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand has recently announced the 100,000th sales milestone of the company’s CLS-Class luxury 4-door coupes. Actually, more than 100,000 units of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class are already sold in markets and delivered t... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas26th March 2007
Later this May 2007, Volkswagen AG will commence the production of the much-awaited revamped model of VW Phaeton full size luxury sedan. The car will roll out in dealer showrooms carrying numerous new technical features and modified equipments inside an... Read >
Author: benjamin12th March 2007
Volkswagen will be presenting some of its new innovative models at the 77th Geneva Motor Show which include the Golf Variant. For the last 45 years, Volkswagen has been producing vehicles with extra-large cargo areas which they call Variant. An addition... Read >
Author: benjamin28th February 2007
Hydrogen fuel cell technology promises to help us deal with the dwindling supply of fossil fuel. But how far away is this technology for you and me?
Aren't you tired of the high price of gasoline for your car? Not to mention your concern for the envi... Read >
Author: Charles Brown03rd February 2007
Hybrid car technology has revealed yet more assets for the 2006 Lexus Hybrid: Performance. In 2005, when the 2006 Lexus RX400 first came out into public, it revealed combined fuel efficiency with an EPA average rating for a four- cylinder compact sedan. ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th January 2007
The human body is composed of different organs. Every organ has a specific task to perform and must work in coordination with each other in order for the body to function well.
The same is true with a car. The car has different parts functioning togeth... Read >
Author: Dorell Washington17th January 2007
Many people are looking into buying a hybrid to save the environment from the gas guzzling cars, old trucks, and other pollutants that are slowing devouring our atmosphere or at least punching holes in the “ozone”.
When you do look at hybrids the... Read >
Author: Dennis James11th January 2007
Looking for a quality car but short on the dough? You might want to consider buying a Kia.
The South Korean car manufacturer is now one of the fastest selling car brands in the market today. Why? It is because of Kia vehicles being priced lower than... Read >
Author: Aaron Eisner08th January 2007
CONTENTS:GM will show that car, the Chevrolet Volt, at the Detroit show as a concept vehicle that would use a small, 1-liter gasoline engine to generate power for the electric drive system. (MORE...)An engine using 100-percent ethanol might be factored ... Read >
Author: Sergei Soobbotin14th December 2006
Hybrid cars: The vehicles of the future? With the price of gasoline hiking up to astronomic proportions, a lot of motorists are resorting to different ways to save on fuel. Some of them use alternative diesel. Others resort to using bikes, which can also ... Read >
Author: Richard Henderson29th November 2006
Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) members pick Camry LE, Camry Hybrid and RAV4 as category winners for the 2007 Canadian Car of the Year. Toyota Trio were given the top honors. Toyota Camry LE won in the Best New Family Car, Toyota Cam... Read >
Author: Mark Clarkson09th November 2006
In the transportation industry there are two major types of engines. These are the diesel engine and the gasoline engine. The diesel engine can be found more commonly in the larger vehicles such as buses and trucks but the gasoline engine has remained the... Read >
Author: John Stafford09th November 2006
There has been a lot of debate concerning the environmental safety of the diesel engine versus the gasoline engine. In the past the diesel engine was a large polluter and was deemed to be very noisy and unreliable. This was one of the major downfalls of t... Read >
Author: John Stafford09th November 2006
The diesel engine is fast becoming on of the more economical choices for individuals. With the rising costs of fuels, it is seen that diesel is still one of the more affordable options. It in the best has generated a reputation for being very much a major... Read >
Author: John Stafford09th November 2006
It has been 114 years since Rudolph Diesel applied for a patent for his new improved engine. It was hoped to replace the gasoline engine but as we can all see that this has not happened. The gasoline engine having just been invented in 1876 was still cons... Read >
Author: John Stafford09th November 2006
Many automobile companies have spend millions of dollars each year in research and development of more efficient fuel consumption for cars. Each year more and more cars are rolled out the production plants and there is an urgent call by consumers and envi... Read >
Author: Ricky Lim20th October 2006
The first Kentucky-made hybrid Camry, which is based from the most famous family sedan, rolled off the assembly line last Thursday. This move, which serves as a great milestone to the Japanese automaker, is made to amass a bigger slice in the U.S. automot... Read >
Author: Mark Clarkson05th October 2006
Jeep has selected Goodyear Wrangler to be its tire provider for the upcoming lineup. Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires in size P215/65R17 was incorporated to establish Jeep parts to produce more efficient vehicles. Said tire will serve as original equipment ... Read >
Author: Joe Ratzkin15th September 2006
GM conveys to the automotive world the very first hybrid deemed 'affordable'. It comes in the name Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid imposed with style and performance.
Vue is a mature platform nonetheless Saturn introduced modifications to give a new ve... Read >
Author: Joe Ratzkin25th July 2006
Due to the rising cost of fuel and the environmental damage it causes to our planet, many car owners or buyers are looking for an alternative way to save money. Let's face it, fuel supply is finite and the prices of gas is only going to rise higher and hi... Read >
Author: Ricky Lim24th July 2006
Air pollution and environment destruction is one of the major concerns that envelop not only environment agencies and groups but even the automotive world is concerned. And just recently, the Environmental Protection Agency, or commonly called the EPA, ... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane05th July 2006
by Abe Niang, www.plug-in-hybrid-cars.com
Hybrid cars have both an electric and a gas motor to run it. A common misconception is that they need to be plugged into an electric outlet to recharge the batteries, but the modern hybrid cars and trucks are n... Read >
Author: Abe Niang29th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
LEADING UP TO THE NEED FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE
For most of the lifetime of automobiles, propulsion has been provided by the gasoline or diesel powered internal combustion type of engine. There have been brief flirtations... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin20th May 2006
1. - Gas Savings - Hybrid cars can get up to 60 mpg (miles per gallon), due to their advanced aerodynamics, engine efficiency, tire technology (which is so different to the standard cars) just to mention some of its characteristics.
2. - Environmental ... Read >
Author: Arturo Ronzon01st April 2006
Buying a hybrid car is a big decision, even more so nowadays because
there are many more hybrid cars and hybrid trucks to choose from. Having
a larger choice is both a good and bad thing. Not only do you have to
decide which company to buy from but... Read >
Author: Tracy Robinson28th March 2006
Since the very conception of the automobile, engineers and designers have been searching for was to make them more efficient and save on fuel consumption. Petrol fuels the majority of vehicles and diesel fuel is used in heavier automotive equipment. The i... Read >
Author: christine bettridge17th March 2006
Diesel engine principles are pretty straight forward for the experienced mechanic but what about regular everyday people who have never taken the time to find out more about a diesel engine and how it works?
I am going to explain in layman's terms the b... Read >
Author: John Whelan12th March 2006
Care for the environment? Want to save the planet? Then you must think in terms of fuel efficiency, non-polluting, and eco-friendly transport. The answer lies in purchasing and using a hybrid car. They not just make a statement that I care but are compact... Read >
Author: Paul Wilson08th February 2006
If you own a diesel powered vehicle, you probably appreciate the inherent qualities of this type of engine. More torque, better fuel economy, easier maintenance are some of the attributes of owning a diesel powered vehicle. Still, some motorists complain ... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan20th January 2006
It is the largest sport utility vehicle to be found in the Ford Motor Company's line up of vehicles. It is the Ford Excursion.
This vehicle is based on the Super Duty pick up truck platform. It offers a V8 engine for gasoline and diesel, and also a ... Read >
Author: Tracy Dawson05th January 2006
From cars to minivans to sport-utility vehicles to trucks. Ford Motor Company simply has it all. Each vehicle made to do a different type of job just like Ford's customers who have varied and changing lifestyles, and who have different purposes for thei... Read >
Author: Tracy Dawson13th December 2005
The term "hybrid" means that something is mixed with its original form. The hybrid is a car that has both an electric and a gas motor to run it. But, unlike electric cars of yesteryear, the hybrid will recharge itself, hence no need to plug it into an out... Read >
Author: Ron King09th December 2005
For anyone interested in saving money at the gas pump and helping the environment, the new hybrid cars are an excellent choice. Small and fuel-efficient, hybrids are now being made by more manufacturers than ever.
Although hybrids cost more, and can b... Read >
Author: Ron King12th August 2005
Many people tend to disregard the exhaust system of an automobile. They may think that the exhaust system does nothing more than to discharge the waste products of the combustion process. Although this is exactly what the exhaust system does, the way thes... Read >
Author: Terry Brown12th June 2005
A standard Vortec 5300 5.3-liter V8 engine powers the Sierra Hybrid and a 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission coupled with the full-size truck segment's first hybrid propulsion technology for improved fuel economy.
The Sierra hybrid uses electr... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane12th June 2005
Since it was introduced back in 2002, Honda Insight's 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) motor-generator have been modified, and the CVT model's final drive ratio is considerably lower, at 5.69:1 compared to 3.21 fo... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane24th May 2005
After Toyota's introduction of the Prius, the first hybrid vehicle, in 1997 which was followed by the debut of Honda Insight two years later in America, General Motors adopted the Hybrid technology to their vehicle with the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. The in... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane19th May 2005
The Ford Escape Hybrid is a fuel-saving, gas-electric hybrid-power version of small, four-door sport-utility vehicle, available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or four-wheel drive (4x4). Its power train has 2.3-liter, four-cylinder gas engine rated 133 horse... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane
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