Posts Tagged ‘Hybrid Cars’
Economical and Affordable Green Automotive Technology
April 26th, 2010
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 read more
Top Ten Ways to Save Fuel
January 22nd, 2010
Fuel is getting expensive day by day and if your salary is falling short, then you must look for ways to save some money. Try saving some fuel that will automatically minimize your expenses. Here are few tips that you can definitely try to save some fuel. Try these do-it-yourself tips next weekend or if you get time do it during the weekdays itself. Tip No. 1 – As far as possible, try to avoid warming up your car especially early in the morning. I wonder, if you ever gave it a thought as how much fuel was burned up. It actually consumes and wastes a lot of fuel.Tip No. 2 – Keep a check on you auto tires regularly. Worn out tires are hard on the engine. Both underinflated as well as overinflated car tires are harmful. Tip No. 3 – You must also keep a check on the automotive valves in read more
