Did you know that relatively clean electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-fueled cars already existed before gasoline-powered vehicles started ruling the roost? The first hydrogen-and-oxygen-powered car dates back to 1807, but proper work didn't begin until 1970, with the passing of the Clean Air Act, which led to the gradual elimination of leaded gas, catalytic conversion technology, fuel injection, better fuel economy,...
Continue ReadingHybrid vehicles are fun to drive, but they could perform poorly when the weather turns cold, mostly due to the fact that their fuel efficiency suffers significantly. The electrical systems lose efficiency as well, which leads to a drop in mileage. Factors affecting performance of hybrid car in winter Hybrid System Temperature Components of the hybrid system, particularly the...
Continue ReadingIn a couple of decades, self-driving cars will make up 3 quarters of the vehicles on the road, as per experts. Top companies such as Google, Tesla Motors, and Mercedes-Benz, amongst many others, plan to launch self-driving cars by 2020. Self-driving cars are needed! Did you know that transportation accounts for about 26% of total US greenhouse gas emissions? The...
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