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CNG- The Only AlternativeOver the past hundred plus years the world has relied on oil as the mainstay fuel for vehicles, and this dependence has backed us into a corner. Many people have introduced solutions to this dependence, but unfortunately, none have been put into real world use. These solut...
Product identification: The subject of our model is the hybrid automobiles. The motives behind the selection of this innovative product as the subject of our discussion are the fact that hybrid automobiles are becoming an integrate part of our everyday life, enjoying a fast increase in sales and a b...
Although we may not notice it, carbon dioxide is constantly released into the atmosphere each day. Throughout the world, people rarely think twice about what we are doing to the environment in our daily lives. As drivers, it is easy to become accustomed to the impact that liquid petroleum has on ou...
Fuel of The Future Hydrogen, the simplest element, is composed of one proton and one electron. It makes up more than 90% of the composition of the universe. More than 30% of the mass of the sun is atomic hydrogen. It is the third most abundant element in the earth's surface, and is found most...
ABS
The ABS, as it is commonly called is the abbreviation for Anti-Lock Braking System. This is a feature that many of the newer cars come fitted with. But it was not always the case, and still is not the case with several makes. What is the ABS? Before that question is answered, it is perhaps necessar...
As American's, we are quite aware of the consumer world. Who would have ever thought there could be so many underlying messages in an ad that you just casually flip by in a magazine? Companies are out there in the world today trying to get your attention by commercials, billboards, magazines,...
You are cruising down the road at 60 mph in the newest sports car; you step on the gas expecting to hear a roar from the engine, instead, you hear nothing at all. You think to yourself for a brief moment, "there must not be an engine." You know that that isn't correct as you try to re...
As time approaches the 21st century, the automobile has become our major source of mass transportation. Everything about our culture and society has developed around this necessary form of travel. However, along with this necessity comes the issue of pollution to the environment. These great gasolin...
These vehicles are stylish to have, but how safe are they to the public? The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is supposed of as one of the safest vehicles on the road today. People out looking for a new vehicle look at the design of a SUV and cannot see why it wouldn't be the best choice. Th...
When Henry Ford was born on June 30th, 1863, neither he nor anyone for that matter, knew what an important role he would take in the future of mankind. Ford saw his first car when he was 12. He and his father where riding into Detroit at the time. At that moment, he knew what he wanted to do with h...
Museum ReportIt was the day of April 13, 2000. I woke up at exactly 12 o'clock because my boyfriend was to pick me up at 1 like we planned the night before. The day looked quite nice, but I was in a fowl mood. I got into a car accident the night before and had a huge argument with my parents abou...
An Electrifying JourneyIt's electrifying! So stop, jump in, buckle your set belt, and get ready for a new automobile. Electric automobiles have been around since the early 1900's. For those who are not familiar with the electric automobile: "An electric vehicle consist of a battery that provides ...
Giving back to the environmentIt is not simple to reduce the environmental impact of automobiles worldwide. It is hard to find a straightforward solution for making automobiles better for the environment without drastically increasing costs or cutting down on performance. the best way to deal with...
Alternative Fuel Vehicles for the Future As fuel costs are rising, Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) is becoming more attractive to the consumer. After thorough research, our opinion is that Lotus Car Rental Corporation should invest in the purchase of a small fleet of these cars in a test marketi...
We all know about the bigger tougher trucks and the smaller, faster, and safer sports cars, but what about the concepts. The heart, the drive, and strive of today's modern carmakers. Where are the cars of tomorrow? To start automakers in America are making, producing, and designing cars...
Buying 1967 GTOThere is a lot to think about when the time comes to buy a car. You need to know what kind of vehicle you're getting, how reliable it is, the mileage and the safety equipment it'll have makes a big difference also. When first starting out, you need to know the costs for general main...
When Henry Ford was born on June 30th, 1863, neither him nor anyone for that matter, knew what an important role he would take in the future of mankind. Ford saw his first car when he was 12. He and his father where riding into Detroit at the time. At that moment, he knew what he wanted to do with h...