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What's Under Your Car's Carpet?
2007-12-12 06:12:00
It's now been 2 years since stories of flood cars from Hurricane Katrina saturated the world of 'buyer-beware'. But it's not just flood cars that cause problems. Other liquids like spilled milk, snow melt, pressure washed carpeting or a leaking windshield can cause serious problems too. Let us show you just how serious a wet floor can be!Our expertise is in airbag systems, airbag replacement and airbag service, so we are often called upon to do investigations for insurance companies, attorneys and individuals involving accidental or inadvertent airbag deployment. After inspecting many such vehicles and knowing the serious personal injuries they can cause, the reason for these airbag deployments are shocking. What we have found has a common theme...liquids and electronics do not mix!!This article will show you exactly what happens; not necessarily immediately, but 6 months, 1 year or even up to 4 or 5 years down the road. Once you know the facts, just being aware of these potentially se ...
Car  Carpet 

Winter Car Care - Safe Winter Driving Starts with Proper Car Preparation
2007-12-12 06:11:00
As winter takes hold, keeping your car in proper running order becomes a challenge. It does not have to be that way! Here are a few tips that can turn the tables on old man winter and make winter motoring easier for you and your family.Install winter radials. This tip should be considered first and foremost. If you do not use winter radials, you have no idea how difficult you are making life for yourself. Once installed, the difference is not nuanced, it is MASSIVE. Modern day winter radials use very sophisticated rubber compounds and tread patterns which are a "no-compromise" solution to ice and snow. All-season radials, on the other hand are an enormous compromise which makes them a 30% winter tire at best. The rubber compound in all-season radials has to be hard enough to survive those summer days where the road surface is scorching hot. Once temperatures dip well below freezing, your all-season tread compound is frozen solid and essentially useless on ice and snow. How good are win ...
Car  Driving  Winter 

Electric Car Designs; What Is Missing?
2007-12-12 06:09:00
There are yearly contests for engineering students, as well as high school students that can enter their electric car designs that promote the development of this automotive technology. Despite the fact the electric auto has been manufactured, and forgotten there is a continuous push for more optimal designs that can utilize battery or solar power to move a vehicle.El Car Designs Do Not Differ that much from ConventionalElectric cars look like conventional cars aesthetically, both when it comes to exterior and interior. The same great and pretty designs are available, and friends and family will hardly be able to tell the difference. However, some new and simmering are emerging even today that promise better efficiency because unlike conventional cars which essentially only stress their aesthetics, electric vehicles also focus on the insides.A question many people ask is; what exactly makes electric car designs different from other designs of conventional cars? Well, most electric auto ...
Car  Designs  Electric 

Car Battery Tester
2007-12-07 05:52:00
Today's automobiles are sophisticated machines with GPS navigation, LCD screens, DVD players and iPods. However, all of these 21st century technological wonders are still at the mercy of the car battery and the automobiles electrical system. Car batteries have improved over the years but the technology is basically the same. Most of us do not even think of our car battery until our reliable car refuses to start and we are stranded in a parking lot. A modern car battery tester can evaluate trouble with your automotive battery and determine the correct course of action a technician needs to take.Car battery testers use the BCI adjustable load test as a measurement to decide if your car's battery is usable or needs to be replaced. The car battery tester measures the voltage drop when an applied load that is ½ the car battery's CCA rating is used. The load is applied for at least 15 seconds and the voltage drop is measured. The voltage should not drop below 9.6 volts for the battery to be ...
Battery  Car 

Truck Parts
2007-12-07 05:50:00
In automotive terminology, a truck generally refers to a vehicle used for transporting bulky cargoes and equipments. Indeed, trucks came into existence for that purpose alone. But as luck would have it, years passed and the automotive industry served as witness to the evolution of trucks into varying makes, models, sizes, and specific functions. Generally, trucks share a common construction: the ‘chassis’ or the truck frame, the ‘cab’ which pertains to the space where the driver is seated, the truck bed wherein the cargo is placed, the all-important engine system, a set of wheels, and an assortment of axles and suspensions. All these parts are relevant for a vehicle to be recognized as a truck. However, all these parts tend to vary in forms and structures with regards to the existing truck types nowadays. Presently, trucks are generally divided into four categories: off-road trucks for mining and for which, as the name implies, never use public roads; heavy trucks meant for lon ...
Truck 

Masking Paper! How To Protect Your Car From Overspray
2007-12-07 05:48:00
Masking paper is a tightly bonded, poly-coated paper designed specifically for consumer use in repainting and refinishing automobiles. The use of this product ensures the highest quality results by protecting the automobile from paint penetration, seep-through and overspray.Newspaper, which was once widely used when painting cars proved too porous for this purpose and often resulted in paint bleed-through. The poly coating in masking paper offers complete protection for the surfaces it is applied to if it is applied correctly. Masking products provide the maximum penetration resistance from the harsh solvents used in automobile sealers, lacquers, enamel paints and clear coat products. It eliminates dust contamination from fibers and performs well, even during wet sanding. Masking products easily withstand assaults from the powerful exhaust fans used to dry the automobiles after painting.Masking paper must be carefully applied to all non-painted surfaces and secured in place by masking ...
Car  Paper 

Easy To Follow Driving Safety Tips
2007-12-07 05:46:00
Over the years, cars have leapt from a tool of convenience and productivity to a status symbol, achieving iconic status. Driving has gone from a privilege to a rite of passage. The legal driving age varies little from state to state, and generally hovers around 16. A few states don't even require kids to have a learners permit before letting them out on the road. So basically, before we'll allow them to buy tobacco, alcohol or a firearm in most places, they're turned loose with a large, heavy and more widely destructive weapon.More American teens die from car wrecks each year than from any other cause. The statistics are appalling. According to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, a 2005 survey conducted by the Allstate Foundation reported that out of 1,000 drivers between the ages of 15 and 17, more than 50 percent said they routinely use their cell phone while behind the wheel. Forty-seven percent said they find passengers to be distracting. In fact, statistics show ...
Driving  Safety  Tips 

Second Hand Cars Can Be Found Quickly Online
2007-12-07 05:45:00
One of the quickest ways to gain access to the widest choice of second hand cars possible is to go online with a used cars specialist and take advantage of the many tools that a specialist used car website has to offer. Along with providing you with the tools you need to find the perfect choice for your needs, a used car website will also have a huge range of information which you can read so that when it comes to actually going to view the car you know what to watch out for.One of the biggest advantages a specialist website will have is the search engine they offer so that you can find your ideal second hand car out of what could be hundreds of cars. If you were to go around second hand car dealers it could be nothing but a huge waste of time as they might not even have the make and model that you have in mind. However by looking online and using the search engine you are able to cut down the choices to the exact model you have in mind and even narrow down the cars to the colour and a ...
Cars 

From the body beautiful to car beautiful
2007-12-01 05:45:00
Car Scratch Repair, Bumper Scuff Fixing, Alloy Wheel Refurbishment. A tale of one man's love for motor cars and the career path changes it took him on.Shiatsu practitioner, Mike Jeffers based in Swindon was using his healing skills to align peoples bodies. Now find him aligning car bodies, smoothing out paint scratches and refurbishing alloy wheels with his SMART repair skills. Why did he change direction? Is he making a success of his career change?Changing DirectionCars were always a first love with Mike. He gained an Automotive Engineering degree from Loughborough University in 1984 and planned to become a designer in the car industry. Bad timing though, the car industry went into doldrums and there were no jobs to be had. Not to be put down, he gained a Design Engineer job with Rolls Royce - not the car but the helicopter division. Still it was Engineering design.Time moves on and everything is becoming computerised and the natural move into computer programming beckons. This also ...
Beautiful  Body  Car 

4 steps to choosing a kit car project
2007-12-01 05:44:00
So you are toying with the idea of building your own car from a kit. You have some basic mechanical skills and a standard toolkit. You even have a bundle of cash burning a hole in your pocket. But there are so many car styles to choose from, where do you even begin?Well, you need to work through the four basic steps to choosing the right kit car for you and you can’t go wrong.Step 1 Set A BudgetThis is by far the most important step and one that you need to spend some time working through. Kit cars come in all budget ranges, from the Locost at just a few hundred dollars right up to serious sports cars like the Ultima, where the only limit to the cost is you.So it is vital that you set a budget and stick to it. Even within a project there are so many little things that can eat up your cash if you let your enthusiasm run away with you. Shiny bits cost money!Step 2 Select A Kit Car StyleTo narrow down your search for the ideal car kit you will need to look at your driving style as ...
Car  Project 

The Trucker Talk and General Trucking Information
2007-11-26 07:42:00
With truck talk, truck drivers generally warn each other about road hazards and safety issues. The term four wheeler refers to a regular sized vehicle on the road. They may want to let other drivers behind them know about a car on the side of the road ahead or other concerns. They also notify each other of cops by various terms - a smokey is a cop on the ground in a car, Evil Kinevil is one on a motorcycle, and a bear in the air is in reference to speed being monitored by aircraft.If you see a truck moving without a trailer attached to it, truckers call this bobtailing. While it saves them of fuel mileage, it is a bumpy road without that trailer on the back to help smooth things out.The truck talk that pertains to safety issues seems to be more standardized across the board. It is the terms that refer to other aspects out there that seem to come with the most variations associated with them.Valuable skills you need to succeed in the trucking industryNavigation is a large part of drivin ...
Information 

Car Breakdowns: Are You Equipped?
2007-11-26 07:40:00
According to the AA the top 10 causes for breakdowns are as follows:1: Flat or Faulty Battery2: Lost Vehicle Keys3: Flat/Damaged tyre and wheels4: Alternator Faults5: Starter Motor Faults6: Distributor Cap problems7: Fuel Problems8: Clutch Cables9: Spark Plugs10: High Tension LeadsTo carry a kit to cover every aspect of these problems you needless to say would need an AA breakdown vehicle. This article is your basic, simple list of the types of products you should have to hand if you find yourself making a long journey.First things first, you have broken down! Try to get your vehicle off the road and get those hazard warning lights working especially if you are causing an obstruction. Also put your sidelights on if dark or visibility is poor.Make sure you have your mobile phone with you and a Vehicle Breakdown telephone number if required (AA: 08457 887766 at the time of writing) be in a position to state your approximate location.If you are on the motorway, it is advisable to use an e ...
Car 

BioDiesel Fuel of the Future
2007-11-26 07:24:00
What is Bio-diesel?Well, Bio-diesel is the future. Because it is so clean burning and easy to use, bio-diesel is the fastest growing and most cost efficient fuel being created today.Bio-diesel is a form of Bio-fuel made by ripping apart the fat molecule to release three free fatty acid esters, and a sugar called glycerol. Bio-diesel is produced from the fatty acid molecules found in numerous feedstock oils such as plant, animal, and recycled cooking oils. The fundamental chemical reaction process that produces bio-diesel is relatively simple and has the potential to be adopted worldwide.Bio-diesel is described as mono-alkyl esters of long-chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, conforming to ASTM D6751 specifications for use in diesel engines. Bio-diesel is a processed fuel derived from biological sources that can be used in diesel vehicles with little or no modification. It is a renewable fuel that can be used instead of diesel fuel, that is made from petroleum.B ...
Biodiesel  Fuel  Future 

Useful Tips for Total Car Care
2007-11-26 07:23:00
Taking good care of your ride is always a great idea. Not only will your car run better if you perform regular maintenance on it, it will also hold a good resale value if you keep it looking it's best. Keep reading to discover some great car care tips offered here.Let's start with the outside of your car. Your car should be washed and waxed on a regular basis. But what should you use to wash your car? Some people think that any old soap will do to wash your car, but this is not true. If you are using dish soap to wash your car then you are removing all wax from your car. Dish soap is made to remove animal fat from dishes, so it will be really good at taking off that fresh coat of wax that you applied last week. Your best choice for total car care would be to choose a quality car wash. These washes are more of a detergent than a soap and will do less damage to your wax job.Minimizing any scratches is always a great practice towards making your car looks great. Any dirt that comes in bet ...
Car  Tips 

Hybrid Pickups: More Work For Less Gas
2007-11-26 07:20:00
Hybrid electric vehicles, such as hybrid pickups, are considered to be among the most fuel-efficient modes of transport. Automobiles equipped with the latest hybrid electric technology feature a combination of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The best thing about this electric motor is that it can be modified or configured for a variety of purposes, such as boosting and improving the performance of fuel economy, and providing electrical power to alternative loads such as energy tools.Greater Gas MileageHybrid pickups and other electric vehicles are normally propelled by internal combustion engine just like conventional automobiles. In hybrids however, the energy that is usually lost or wasted during car processes like braking and coasting are converted to a potential source of car power. This energy is stored in the car’s battery and will only be utilized by the car’s electric motor when needed.What then is the function of an electric motor? It is prim ...
Gas  Hybrid  Pickups  Work 

Lets Know More About Tires
2007-11-16 09:19:00
The pressureFirst don't forget to check your tire pressure at least once a month. And during the summer months, be sure that you check the tire pressure when the tires are cold for the air inside expands when the tires are hot so you would be getting a different reading. Put valve cores back in wheels and inflate tires to a middle pressure that you run. Use a vice or clamp to apply pressure on the patch for 5 mins to make a strong bond. The other thing that you need to check regularly is the pressure of the automobile tires.To the rubberRaw rubber and various chemicals are an obvious starting point, but modern tire manufacturing uses a lot of things you wouldn't expect to find, such as pigments, wire, and special fabrics. Scenery flashing by as the endless miles of the highway unfurl before, picturesque villages chanced upon almost by accident, the squeal of rubber and protesting metal as tires that should have been replaced months before lose their grip on a treacherous mountain turn. ...

Truck Accessories Maximize Your Driver's Enjoyment!
2007-11-16 09:16:00
If you are one of those people who like to drive their car through the city and gain everybody's admiration, then you must be a fan of tuning and auto customizing. And, if you own a truck, then you have got numerous ways to improvise aesthetics and the performance of your car - with the help of some truck accessories. The truck accessories are exactly what you need, in case you want to have a one of a kind vehicle.A truck can be a very trendy car, if you manage to improve its looks and comfort with the help of some truck accessories. You too, can have a great drive and make every other driver jealous! So, go shopping for the some special truck accessories and enjoy your ride!Regardless of the car you drive, your vehicle should reflect your individuality. This is precisely the role of the truck accessories - to transform a heavy duty vehicle into a fashionable, high-class and fancy one. And who does not want that?The question you must be asking yourself is: how can you actually use the ...
Driver  Truck 

Tips on Selling Your Vehicle
2007-11-16 09:15:00
Many car buyers opt to sell their car themselves rather than haggle with the dealer over trade allowance and muddy the waters. Selling a car can be a lot of work, but there are some things you can do to make your vehicle much more marketable and get a better price.To sell a vehicle, you will need to price it, make any necessary preparations for sale, and find a buyer. The first thing you should do is be realistic about what you have and why you are selling it. If it is on its last leg, acknowledge that and price it accordingly. However, if it is a newer car in good condition, you should take that into account as well.In order to determine the value of your vehicle, you should consult the major online sources like Kelley Blue Book, NADA, and Edmunds. Be sure to look at trade, retail, and private party values from each source to get a well rounded idea of your vehicle's potential value. A quick search to see what the same model is selling for in your area is another way to find a decent ...
Tips  Vehicle 

Tips On Buying A Used Car
2007-11-16 09:11:00
What are some useful tips on buying a used car?Well, research would be a good place to start.Suppose, you are looking for a used car. You look in the newspaper and find a car that you like at a price that you can afford from either a car lot or a private seller. It is not wise, although many people do it, to simply just pick up the phone, make an appointment, go visit the seller, and make an impulsive decision to buy it based on how it looks and appears to run.People shirk research because they think that it's too hard. However, you can find out two really important things with some easy research: the best price for the car and its real condition.How To Research PriceYou can simply go online and view similar makes and models to get details on how much it's really worth. Some good places to visit can be fightingchance.com, autoweb.com, and autos.com. It's smarter and easier to research online rather than driving all over town looking at various price tags. Get at least three quotes for ...
Car  Tips 

Buying A Car, Some Tips And Information
2007-11-16 09:10:00
"Car buying is, or should be, a calculated decision,"says John Mondin, an auto travel counselor with AAA. The complex and sometimes frightening process of car buying is demystified in a comprehensive guide that covers: How to choose the right car, new/used car-buying strategies, getting a used car bargain,avoiding the pitfalls of leasing, how to shop for insurance.In addition, Strategies for Smart Car Buyers includes several appendices and a variety of new material to complete the buyer's research process, including: The acclaimed investigative series, "Confessions of a Car Salesman," relating insider secrets in an entertaining account of two car dealerships, monthly payment charts and monthly leasing payments, expanded financing section detailing crucial contract dos and don'ts, plus additional commentary throughout text from undercover car salesman Chandler Phillips.Online new car buying is a quick and easy way to look for a car in the privacy of one's own home without the pressure o ...
Car  Information  Tips 

Pickup Trucks And Safety
2007-11-16 09:06:00
Recent news has the consumer population clamoring about whether or not the cars we drive are really safe. Forbes came out with an article on July 30, 2007 by Bengt Halvorson titled "Top 20 Most Dangerous Vehicles," that uncovered some unnerving facts about pickup trucks in general. According to the article, "Pickups as a class have the highest rate of fatality and serious injury," said Michael Dulberger, president of Informed for Life - a safety advocacy group.Sound familiar? A few years back, we heard the same complaint about SUVs. The uproar - and America's reluctance to give up their SUVs despite safety concerns - prompted SUV manufacturers to add safety features to Sport Utility Vehicles.Several pickup trucks, however, already have a leg up on the competition. Specifically, Isuzu's two high-performance pickup trucks: the i-290 and i-370. Both models offer a wide variety of safety features you might only expect to find on a Sport Utility.The first and perhaps most important, is the ...
Safety 

Pick Up Trucks: The Symbol Of Today's Middle America
2007-11-16 09:02:00
Middle America geographically refers to the area of land between the east coast states and the west coast states, but the term is more often used as a cultural label rather than a geographical one. It tends to suggest a suburb or small town where most of the residents are middle class (households earning approximately between $19,000 annually - considered lower middle class - and those earning up to about $55,000 per year - upper middle class). The paradigm of "Middle America" often includes a highly Protestant, highly Caucasian concentration of Americans, but both the religious makeup and ethnicity of those groups are evolving to a more diversified composition.What isn't changing about "Middle America," is its economy. Traditionally, those living in "Middle America" work in some type of agricultural field with the exception of those living in suburban locals. Housing prices tend to be lower there, home prices tend to appreciate much more slowly, and the people living there tend to be ...
America 

Backhoe Excavator Is Engineered.
2007-11-16 09:01:00
Excavator can be compared to engineering vehicles. These are actually used for digging trenches, foundations and holes. Excavator can also be successfully utilized for several other purposes such as lifting, placing heavy materials and demolition. Brush cuttings can also be eased with the help of backhoe excavator via hydraulic attachments. Most people use the term 'excavator' for all equipments that work for the process of digging. The true excavators possess an arm, a cats and a bucket. The can is placed on pivot, a rotating platform. Usually, the pivot is found on the top of an undercarriage with wheels or tracks. The design of this pivot is inspired from steam shovels. Another term commonly used for excavators is 'diggers'.Excavators are also known as '360 degree excavators'. Track hoes is a name given to tracked excavator. The reason is that they resemble backhoe. The back inside the backhoe is used to signify the action of pulling back of the bucket towards the machine. Some, peo ...

Car Accessories Parts For Your Vehicle's Sound System
2007-11-16 08:59:00
Believe it or not but if you find the right car accessories parts dealing with audio and sound, you can transform your vehicle's sound system from a tiny beach radio to a bass-boosting fantastic music machine with sound so great you can hear when a pin drops. Today there are lots of sound accessories from a variety of brands such as Pioneer car accessories, iPod car accessories and many more that can turn this into a reality. Today you don't have to rely on a few CDs in your car's glove compartment and you are not stuck with the music your local radio station are playing either.The iPOD has developed to a multi-faceted digital audio system since its inception by Apple in 2001. This sound system has gone through different incarnations, from the Mini to the Shuffle model. The BMW was the first vehicle company to include iPOD car accessories and technology in its vehicles. In 2005, Apple announced the expansion into other auto brands, such as Volkswagen, Honda, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and ot ...
Car  Sound  System  Vehicle 

Fix that Flat: Common Sense Tips for Using a Tire Jack
2007-11-16 08:58:00
When you need to jack your car up to change a tire, it may not always be under ideal conditions. Regardless of whether you're on the side of a highway or in the relative comfort of your own garage, the process of lifting a vehicle weighing thousands of pounds entails some risk. By following a few simple procedures, you can minimize any hazards to yourself and your vehicle.Know Your Jack Most vehicles come equipped with a small scissor jack. This jack will be functional enough for an emergency tire-change on the roadside. Before you're in an emergency situation, familiarize yourself with your specific jack and how it works.Secure the Area When possible, ensure that vehicle is parked on a level surface. Make sure that the car is secure. The emergency brake should be firmly set. Vehicles with automatic transmissions should be in "park," while ones with manual transmissions should be left in gear.Wedge bricks or blocks to the front and back of the tire on a diagonal from the tire to be lif ...
Common Sense  Fix  Sense  Tips 

Car Alarm Can Save Your Vehicle
2007-11-16 08:57:00
In today's world car alarms are becoming a necessity for almost everybody. Car alarms can be activated by a quantity of gears for instance vibrations, touching the car or aperture of unique buttons on the door contacts. When prompted a car alarm will generally release a high volume sound, the vehicles horn or a pre-recorded caution. Since people are so use to hearing car alarms being triggered by chance frequently by drunken people and animals, they do nothing to avert theft.Find The Best Technology In Car Alarms:Spalsat is a GPS/GSM interactive following apparatus that converse the condition of your means of transportation through your mobile phone or land based. Spalsat can be allied into a vehicles accessible security system. The piece is triggered or de-activated when arming or disarming the vehicles alarm. No enduring contribution obligatory, just pay for SIM card. SPAL Central Door Locking offers you with the further handiness of central door locking in your vehicle. Remote promo ...
Car  Vehicle 

How To Change Brake Pads
2007-11-16 08:56:00
Front brakes or back brakes--which provide more braking power? If you can't answer this question you probably need some help with your brakes.Brakes are the single most important part of you vehicle, hands down. It is critical for your own and everyone else's personal safety to make sure your brakes work properly. You shouldn't be scared to change your own brakes, but you should be confident with your skills. If you don't know the difference between a Phillips head and a flat head screw driver, you should bring your car to a mechanic.Preparation tips:Take plenty of time to familiarize yourself with the brakes before you start working on your car. Also work on one side at a time. This way, if you mess up you can reference the other side.Obviously you will buy the pads before you start. But which ones will you buy? Cheap, generic pads wear out quickly and even though you may be spending less money now, you will ultimately be spending more money and time in the long run. More expensive pa ...

Transform Your Truck Into A Campsite With A Truck Tent
2007-11-16 08:52:00
As with any new product, I like to see if it will withstand the test of time. Many new products come and go, creating hype and quickly fading a few months later, never to be heard from again. Are truck tents a good idea?Do you enjoy the outdoors, but aren't as earthy crunchy as you used to be? Did your girlfriend kick you out for the night? Whatever the case, turn your vehicle into comfortable sleeping quarters with a truck tent.When I first heard about truck tents I remember thinking, "What a great idea!" Too bad I don't have a truck. Luckily, there are tents built for every type of vehicle. Now you don't need a camper to go camping.Truck tents are made specifically for pick up trucks. But how can a tent accommodate both an F350 and a Ranger? The tents come in different sizes so they are custom designed for each truck. These tents sit in the actual truck bed. I found that the biggest advantage of these tents is you don't have to deal with dirt, sand, and other elements getting in your ...
Transform  Truck 

Economical and Affordable Green Automotive Technology
2007-11-16 08:51:00
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 mp ...
Technology 

Go, Greased Lightning - the All Electric Car
2007-11-16 08:48:00
Ever since Mr Benz first put an internal combustion engine onto a piece of carriagework and thus invented the car, the internal combustion engine has been powered by gasoline or some other derivative of petroleum.And we all know what's happened ever since. Oil has become the world's black gold and many people in Texas and in the Gulf States have become multimillionaires through owning an oil well.But now things are about to change. We've been told time and again that the world's fossil fuel supplies are running out and we need to look at other sources of energy. Pollution is also a big issue, with global warming being almost constantly in the news.Electricity looks promising, as an all electric car wouldn't give off any noxious fumes as a by-product. And with the right sort of battery, an all electric car wouldn't have rechargeable batteries, so there wouldn't be a waste disposal problem when it comes to the batteries. Could an all electric car be the perfect solution to the energy cri ...
Car  Electric  Lightning