Hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly popular and this trend can be linked to the governments higher standards for fuel economy. The Obama Administration has already finalized regulations that will require automotive manufacturers to produce vehicles that can achieve at least 55 miles per gallon. Hybrid vehicles are often confused with […]
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Are You Car Smart? – Buying a Used Car
What do you need to remember when buying a car? Remember, it’s an investment, so make sure it is the right one. Most people tend to go for the look, the glitz, the engine and other such features. It is recommended to make an informed decision by taking all following […]
A Guide to Taking Care of Your Car Leather
Just like any other material possession that you have, you can lengthen your car leather interior’s life through providing proper care on both its interior and exterior. A majority of car owners prioritize about caring and customizing the outer surface of their cars, and only a few are concerned about […]
Product Recall Protection Sites Provide Consumer’s With Peace of Mind
We are a land of consumers and thankfully, although not a perfect system, there are systems in place to make product recalls for consumer protection. Many recalls make big headlines like the recall of Thomas the Train cars and accessories with toxic red paint or bagged spinach containing e-coli or peanut […]
Benefits of a Car Organizer
It seems like more and more, people are practically living in their cars. Between long commutes, rides to and from soccer and running errands, people spend a good portion of their waking hours in the car. This means that more and more of their stuff also ends up in their […]
A Brief History of Electric Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid electric vehicles are automobiles which make use of a combination of conventional propulsion systems and rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). The purpose for combining these two different power sources is to achieve improved fuel economy in hybrid electric vehicles compared to the conventional cars and trucks. Then, batteries are […]
Automotive Cleaning Tips – Car Talk
It doesn’t have to be difficult to keep your car clean and tidy. Keep these tips in mind, and you’ll be proud to drive your squeaky-clean car around town. 1. Wash at home. Car washing is the only way for your car to get nice and shiny, so why not […]
16 Green Ways to Recycle Old Memory Foam Mattress Toppers
Most memory foam mattress toppers have a lifespan of only 5 years. After that the foam loses the ability to regain shape and gradually start to sag. A lot of people change mattress topper after this period, that means there is quite a bit of waste out there. Instead of […]
Fuel Prices Up – Will We See a Resurgence of Hybrids and All Electric Cars?
Whenever oil prices get up to $100 a gallon, the price of gasoline in United States becomes a real challenge for small businesses and consumers. Meanwhile the price of jet fuel and diesel fuel take its toll on other industries, and it acts as an overall tax on society causing […]
Hybrid Vehicle Basics
Hybrid Vehicles are called as such because they use two or more conventional engines to power them. Commonly, the term “hybrid” refers to Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), which combine an electric engine and an internal combustion engine (ICE) to conserve fuel. An on-board computer determines how to utilize both engines […]