A simple device has been developed by Temple University to significantly increase the fuel economy of larger internal combustion engines. The device uses electrical fields to reduce the viscosity of fuel, allowing it to separate into smaller droplets. Six months of road testing in a diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz automobile showed that the device increased highway fuel [...]
Although gas prices are not at record highs these days, they are still impacting the lifestyles of Americans. One of the ways this is occurring is with a newly developed plug in battery for the Prius. It gives the care a whopping 100 miles per gallon and adds 35 miles in electrical power alone. Toyota [...]
Hybrid vehicles save money at the pump by getting better mileage, but their drawbacks include higher sticker prices and decreased ability of consumers to negotiate the purchase price because of the extremely high level of demand in the hybrid market. For some car buyers, economically priced non-hybrids may be worth considering. Nathan Becker's article Alternatives [...]
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I was not aware that law makers could get these cars subsidized. When you consider 47 out of 80 Assembly members and 16 out of 40 senators have chosen this option, how could they go wrong? The incentives are fantastic. Both houses have a large proportion of payments on these cars taken care of. The [...]
In the Paris Motor show starting from October 2 to 19, 2008, the Honda is planning to unveil a prototype of it's low cost hybrid car. And planning to launch in early 2009. This is Honda's second attempt at a dedicated hybrid car after 2006. Honda has big dream of selling out 200,000 units, at [...]
If you want a hybrid car, be prepared to wait at least 1-2 months. However, there are non-hybrids that are in some cases more fuel efficient and cheaper in the long run. Below is a list of the top cars for 2008.
10. Honda Fit (manual) 28/349. Toyota Corolla (manual) 28/378. Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD [...]
Zytek stretches both Johnny Mowlem and hybrid technology. While Johnny Mowlem has won at both the Daytona Rolex 24 and the Mobile One 12 hours of Sebring in GT racing, soon he will be campaigning in the American Le Mans LMP1 prototype class. Zytek, a world leader in hybrid technology, is having Mowlem test their [...]
As scooters gain in popularity and usage, performance is an increasing concern for riders. Its no fun running out of juice due to an unexpected traffic jam or a whim to take the long way home from work.
PowerGenix is developing a nickel zinc battery that sports 35% more power and energy density than a nickel metal hydride battery [...]
