US Government Commits to $2 Billion Transportation Research Programme

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Over the last few days there has been intense speculation that the US government would reduce or even cancel the successful electric vehicle financial initiative program. This, together with the direct investment made available by the government for electric vehicle manufacturers, has had a major im

State of the Art Auto Transmission Technologies - Manufactures Complying With CAFE Rules

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A few years ago, I had written an interesting piece on new materials and new CAD CAM software to ensure aerodynamic designs enabling new autos to meet the strict CAFE standards set by the US DOT (Department of Transportation). Later, this was a little over a year ago, someone had contacted me and to

Car Driving Tips for Beginner

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Novice drivers should remember some basic rules of the road for safety.driving 4 image by Andrzej Borowicz from Fotolia.comNew drivers acquiring their license are eager to grab the keys and hit the road for their first legal cruise. Often these drivers are teenagers with minimal...

Uncovering Realistic Online Drivers Ed Indiana Plans

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Driving is really a remarkable procedure. Every person will obtain excited when considering concerning finding a driving license. It is actually tough pass the examination unless you put with each other efficiently for that. A ...

How to Drain a Tahoe Radiator

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The radiator on a Chevrolet Tahoe works in conjunction with the water pump to keep the engine operating at an optimal temperature. Engine coolant is pumped from the engine through the upper radiator hose to the radiator. There, it flows across the radiator while cooler outside air is drawn across it

How to Use a Hair Dryer to Warm a Carburetor

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A carburetor is a pivotal part of earlier internal combustion engine vehicles. Essentially, it mixes the fuel and air and feeds it into the vehicle's engine, where it is ignited and used to thrust the pistons downward inside the engine block, causing acceleration. On cold days, low temperatures can

The History of Turbocharger

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A turbocharger is fundamentally a gas compressor and turbine integrated into an engine to force more air into the motor and thereby increase overall power. The availability of turbochargers in automobiles is fairly well-known by the public, but their creation and history are not quite as well known.

What Technological Advances Have Made Electric Cars Possible?

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As automakers and scientists work toward finding environmentally sound alternatives to cars that use fossil fuels, electric vehicles have emerged as a potential solution. However, several different technologies must all work together in order to make electric cars practical and affordable on a large

The Cons of Hydrogen Powered Cars

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Hydrogen cars are probably not the "wave of the future."Voiture - Nouveau concept image by ParisPhoto from Fotolia.comWe hear it from car companies, engineers and politicians: "Hydrogen powered cars are the wave of the future." But for as long as we've been hearing this, hydrogen fuel...

Car Driving Tips for Learners

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Some tips can help the beginning driver.yellow car, a honda japanese sport car model image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comWhile learning to drive can be an exciting time in a youngster's life, it also requires the desire to learn to drive safely. According to Teen Car Accidents, car...

Fossil Fuels Vs. Electric Cars

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Electricity vs. fossil fuel is one of the most heated debates not only of the automotive world, but in our society at large. Both have their virtues and vulnerabilities, but it all boils down to one thing: one of them will probably get more expensive, the other will probably get cheaper.

Pros & Cons of Hydrogen as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels

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Hydrogen is a promising alternative to traditional fossil fuels. It produces electricity from a reaction of oxygen with air and water and doesn't emit any harmful greenhouse gases. However, while there are many positives to hydrogen as a fuel source, as of 2011 there are also several factors that ar

Incentives for Electric Cars

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Electric vehicles, often referred to by the abbreviation EV, offer numerous incentives for buyers. Currently, there are various state and federal government programs in place to reward those who purchase an electric car. The government offers these incentives in order to inspire drivers and automobi

How to Use Biofuel

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Biofuels are alternative types of fuel that are made from recently living organisms. Unlike traditional petroleum fuels, biofuels can be manufactured from renewable sources like corn, algae or waste cooking oil. The environmental benefits of using biofuels include lower greenhouse-gas emissions than

The Best Fuel Efficient Used Cars

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Used automobiles are becoming more and more of a popular choice among drivers who do not require new and shiny vehicles to get them from one destination to another. More often than not, these owners are usually conscious about their financial decisions, and therefore would love to further save money

Japan Auto Industry

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Japan is credited for the creation of many types of vehicles some of which include Nissan, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Toyota and Honda and over the years have become one of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the world. It is not possible to refer to certain vehicles without mentioning the Japan a

Electric Cars Are Going To Rule The Road

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As the global supply of fossil fuel continues to be depleted and prices rise to record levels, research and development of electric power vehicles increases. Eventually, electric cars are going to rule the roads.

Battery Sulfation Cures

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A poorly maintained battery may reduce power capacity and charge retention.dead battery image by Katrina Miller from Fotolia.comLead-sulfate crystals form around the electrode plates of all automotive and industrial-grade batteries over time. These crystals reduce the surface area for an...

The Case For The DIY Electric Car

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Skeptics love to challenge the idea that a regular person can build their own electric car at a reasonable price using parts that are regularly available and easy to find Frankly, I don't know why ...

Biodiesel Process

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Conventional ProcessProduction of biodiesel is based on a process involving transesterification. The objective is to separate long chain fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) molecules from short chain glycerol molecules found in vegetable oils and animal fats. The term FAME and biodiesel are...