Economical and Affordable Green Automotive Technology
Although hybrid cars are the rage, and there are all kinds of alternative energy sources on the horizon, hybrids are cost prohibitive, usually ranging $3000 to $7000 more than the gas only version of that model. However, instead of changing fuel sources, some automotive companies have been using a new type of transmission to improve fuel economy, lower emissions, and actually make vehicles faster without adding to the sticker price.
These companies are using a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and instead of having set gear ratios (or gears), it constantly varies the gear ratios, as well as engine performance, so that they both operate at their most efficient level in any driving scenario.
Because these key components of the power train are at their peak performance at all times, fuel economy is improved by 6-8% and carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by 10%.
Although these figures may not sound impressive, the gas savings increase the highway mileage of most vehicles by 4 to 6 mpg, which adds up pretty quickly at $3/gallon.
Alternative Automotive Fuel – 3 Simple Points on Water Car Technology
With the current sky high fuel prices, many people are searching for alternative automotive fuel. Some experts have claimed that you can run your car on hydrogen. Is hydrogen car technology a scam? Hydrogen or also known as water car technology utilizes water as a key source of fuel. Top scientists have already discovered that energy can be extracted from water and can be used as alternative fuel for automobiles. It is said that this technology was kept from the public due to political reasons. What exactly is water car technology? This article will share 3 points on the subject.
1. The Wonders of Water
The key component of this technology is water. From elementary science, water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen molecules in a 2:1 ratio. The gas that is needed as an alternative automotive fuel is called Oxyhydrogen and it is made up of HHO. Unfortunately, it exists as a gas at room temperature and its chemical combination is different from that of water. Therefore, when water is broken down, Oxyhydrogen can then be extracted and used as a fuel source. To extract the gas, a special device would have to be installed in automobiles.
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An ever-increasing range of leading-edge technologies emerging into the manufacturing, more so in the automotive & semi-conductor sectors, make them two of the most exciting and dynamic manufacturing sectors in the world.
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How To Pilot A Homebuilt Hovercraft Is Fun And Easy
Hovercrafts are modeled according to the principles applied in an aircraft. Most of its benefits are attributed to air dynamics. Although it looks like it's floating on water as how a boat would, it's actually floating. When it starts moving, the correct term is gliding just as a plane would glide through the air. Hence, whether it's a homebuilt hovercraft or a commercial hovercraft vessel, the person steering the wheel is appropriately called a pilot.
Unlike maneuvering vehicles like boats or automobiles, a homebuilt hovercraft is steered as how a helicopter is piloted. The engine is usually controlled by a throttle. To maneuver, a handle that works similarly as how a joystick work is used for the rudder. This simple mechanism allows you to pilot the hovercraft with ease. At first attempt, expect it to be a little bit challenging to do.
Since hovercrafts are run via air cushion, there is no contact to the water or ground surface below. Thus there is much less friction involved. Imagine how it feels driving on ice. It's almost like that. Piloting your homebuilt hovercraft requires a little bit of self training and skills. It also requires you to stay focused on the machine.
The History Of The Hybrid Vehicle
Just where did a hybrid car get it's origins? Read on to find out. Hybrid cars are very popular to modern car buyers and there are many reasons why that should be. But before you even think about choosing a hybrid car to buy, you might want to know a little bit about the history of the hybrid first.
Surprisingly, hybrid cars were around even before gas-powered cars. Back in about the year 1665, a Jesuit priest by the name of Ferdinand Verbeist began plans for a certain type of vehicle. That vehicle would be very simple, nothing complex, or intricate. Simple was all he wanted.
So it was that Ferdinand designed a car that would have four wheels and would run on steam. It took about fifteen years of work for Ferdinand to complete his plan. He worked to perfect his dream car. But no one knows for certain if he ever finished it because there is no physical evidence that his concept ever came into reality.