People with gas guzzlers are tempted to do trade-in's which would be the logical choice so many consider exchanging theirs for a newer, more efficient and environmentally friendly hybrid. The move will indeed lessen your carbon footprint but will not necessarily get you savings financially, except for gas that is. Old cars have been known to be notoriously more muscle than … [Read more...]
US Gas prices, Biting Hard
The sudden rise of gas prices has many Americans turning to mass transportation for the majority of their needs. In previously posted facts about hypermiling, the whole thing has more to do with driver discipline rather than the vehicle itself. With diesel going way above gas prices (which is quite unusual for gasoline is normally priced higher than diesel) big rig truckers and … [Read more...]
Hypermilers – True Gas Savers?
The term describes a select group of driving aficionados who do out of this world driving (safely I hope) to squeeze every ounce of energy from every gallon of gasoline they have in their tanks. With gasoline hitting more than $3.00 a gallon, who wouldn't? The trend has owners of hybrids and standard gas powered vehicles doing extreme driving practices such as trailing big-rigs … [Read more...]
Lighter yet stronger – The Trend of The Future (Part 2)
The air-conditioning system if replaced with more advanced designs such as in the compressor which have lighter yet more efficient cooling capability also lowers weight considerably. High strength steel along with advanced adhesives is making thinner sheets of metals perform better as heavier and thicker traditional ones. One of the heaviest parts of the car asides from the … [Read more...]
Lighter yet stronger – The Trend of The Future (Part 1)
Technology is the driving force behind the automotive industry and yes they are some of the first industries to jump in with respect to applications for new materials. One of their main concerns is weight which has an overall impact on the efficiency of a car. It has also been the main deterrent for battery powered cars for the weight of the batteries alone account for a lot of … [Read more...]