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Signs of a Dead Fuel Injector

Signs of a Dead Fuel Injector

Poor or worsening fuel economy is a common telltale sign of a fuel injector problem.fuel empty image by glgec from Fotolia.comElectronic fuel injection systems are complicated yet thankfully are relatively simple to troubleshoot. Also potentially beneficial to the backyard mechanic is...
Overheating Battery Issues Stall Chrysler Hybrid Project

Overheating Battery Issues Stall Chrysler Hybrid Project

Chrysler has temporarily suspended a testing program for minivans and trucks that would enable hybrid technology with a battery that could be connected to the electric grid. Overheating issues in the trucks lead to the shelving of testing while engineers work on the chemistry of the battery.
Introduction to Electric Car Motors

Introduction to Electric Car Motors

Electric car is a road-going automobile powered by electricity. There are different types of electric car motors: "pure" electric car with on-board battery, electric car that is powered by other energy sources: car powered by sunlight or hybrid car with an electric engine but powered by ga
Detroit Diesel 8V 92 Specifications

Detroit Diesel 8V 92 Specifications

Widely used in boats, the Detroit Diesel 8V-92 is a large and powerful engine that has been relied on for years. While other manufactures make boat engines, like Caterpillar, Volvo and Yanmar, the Detroit Diesel is unique in its power, strength and operating components. With a service...
Pros & Cons of E85 Ethanol

Pros & Cons of E85 Ethanol

E85 is a blend of 85 percent ethanol with 15 percent gasoline that can be used in flexible fuel vehicles. Ethanol is considered a green fuel, since it is made by fermenting renewable plant materials into denatured alcohol. E85 use reduces the need for imported petroleum and produces fewer greenhouse
Making a Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Automobile Engines

Making a Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Automobile Engines

A hydrogen fuel cell for automobile engines is seen, by some in the scientific community, as progress for alternative fuel technology. Making this fuel system possible requires a fuel cell that uses hydrogen gas to create electricity. This electricity is harnessed and powers the car engine. Although
Mini Goes Electric!

Mini Goes Electric!

Recent news have got the automotive world gossiping as Mini Chief designer has revealed that there will be two Mini electric scooter models that will go on show at the much anticipated Paris Motor Show later this year. One of the burning questions on the lips of anyone within the auto industry is th
Are Electrical Cars the Future of Transporting?

Are Electrical Cars the Future of Transporting?

Electrical cars are the newest technologies for transporting. However, we are still using fuel powered engines. Are they really the future?
Fuel Cell Energy - A Safe Way to Save on Gas

Fuel Cell Energy - A Safe Way to Save on Gas

Science and technology is becoming more and more advanced. A lot of progress is being made in almost all the fields. Well, in this run for progress and development, all the non-renewable resources of energy are getting exhausted. Hydrogen fuel cells are the perfect fuel alternatives through which yo
The Disadvantages of a Solar Powered Car

The Disadvantages of a Solar Powered Car

Solar panels are installed on the car.solar powered car image by Yali Shi from Fotolia.comSolar energy is energy that comes from the sun. Solar panels are used to collect this energy and store it in batteries. Solar energy is a relative new idea when it comes to cars. Solar panels on cars...
Benefit of E85 Alternative Fuel Articles

Benefit of E85 Alternative Fuel Articles

E85 is a blended fuel created from a mixture of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. The production of ethanol for fuel purposes is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency under rules set out in the Clean Air Act.
What Are the Dangers of Kerosene?

What Are the Dangers of Kerosene?

Kerosene often comes in a blue container, to differentiate it from gasoline, which comes in a red container. The oil is highly flammable and is also referred to as coal oil, paraffin and paraffin oil. Chemically, it is a mix of ten different hydrocarbons and was first manufactured in the 1850s, usin
Is Scotland Set for an Electric Vehicle Revolution?

Is Scotland Set for an Electric Vehicle Revolution?

It is common knowledge that the Scottish government is looking to go independent from the United Kingdom and also introduce a number of new business sectors into the mix. As a consequence, yesterday's announcement that energy giant SSE is set to invest...
Hybrid Cars: Are They the Way of the Future?

Hybrid Cars: Are They the Way of the Future?

Every time I turn on the television, there is at least one commercial for automobiles per segment of the show I'm watching. And when I look closely at the car or SUV that is being ...
The Driving Experience Of Lexus IS 250c

The Driving Experience Of Lexus IS 250c

The rush that you get while driving a convertible with top down and the wind ruffling your hair is beyond comparison. The convertibles have a unique pull and appeal that no other car has been ...
Symptoms of a Sulphated Car Battery

Symptoms of a Sulphated Car Battery

A car battery is an integral component of a vehicle's ignition system.dead battery image by Katrina Miller from Fotolia.comSulfated car batteries have been allowed to form hard lead sulfate crystals which block the electrical pathways from the battery to the rest of the ignition system....
5 Instances Where You Need a Golf Car(t)

5 Instances Where You Need a Golf Car(t)

They're a necessity for a day on the greens, especially if the distance between holes is more of a trek than a stroll. However, golf carts might be critical for many other areas of your life. They're lightweight, mobile, energy-efficient, and can drive on terrain that full-sized cars just
Run Your Car on Water - How Does It Work?

Run Your Car on Water - How Does It Work?

Running your car using water as fuel is examined. How electricity is used to convert the water into a gas which is fed into the engine is explained.
Why Are Hybrid Cars Better Than Gas Cars?

Why Are Hybrid Cars Better Than Gas Cars?

"Hybrid" is the hottest buzz-word in the today's American automotive industry, carrying fantastic implications of fuel economy and environmental responsibility. Hybrids aren't cheap, but the benefits often outweigh the cost.
Seven Questions To Understand the Car On Water

Seven Questions To Understand the Car On Water

Why is so much importance attached to the kit? The kit converts the water into HHO. The kit is where the electrolysis takes place. The kit is the heart and soul of this technology. Without the kit, nothing can take place.