Nov
11
A review of Volvo B5L Hybrid
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The environment, especially climatic changes in a major concern and in a bid to contribute towards making the environment greener Volvo has launched their brand new B5L Hybrid. This new generation eco-friendly double deck buses made a memorable debut recently and it is an important step to reduce the consumption of fuel and thereby decrease the carbon dioxide emission.
Hybrid technology combining energy from two different sources of power has been in existence for a pretty long time but this is the very first time that it has been made viable commercially. Six Volvo B5L Hybrid buses have just entered the service on London’s Route 141 and the historic occasion was formally marked.
The test track evidences have proved that these buses will save 30% fuel consumption and reduce emission of CO2 and will also reduce Nitrous Oxide and other harmful particulates. Exhaust emission will be reduced by 50% and noise level too, will be lowered. The launch of Volvo B5L Hybrid buses is a generation shift and is here to stay.
Nov
4
Lamborghini Murciélago, at a glance
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The extremely fast Lamborghini Murcielago has made its first cut in the market. This fast and the furious engine fall under the sports category and bear the name tag – LP670-4 SV. This tag implies that it would be issued with a 670 bhp engine, which is quite powerful compared to its predecessors.
When the variant bears the ‘SV’ tag, it is meant that this car is the boldest version of all the Lamborghini cars. The Murcielago is no different and bears the same stature. This Italian car manufacturing company has sent off the car on a diet and slimmed it down by a hundred kilos. However, this car is not a rare wheel driven car, which is the only non-selling point.
Traditionally, Murcielago is a four wheel drive and still the same. Your best guess would be that this variant can’t really bear the thrust of 670 bhp on just two wheels.
Oct
31
A hybrid electric vehicle or HEV is a type of electric vehicle that combines the advantages of both electric motors and gasoline engines. That is, the HEV has an electric motor as well as an internal combustion engine that runs on petrol or diesel. There are different types of HEVs based on the arrangement and working of the two motors. Modern HEVs are adopting newer technologies like regenerative braking; automatic shutdown and electric motor assist which greatly improve a car’s efficiency.
The biggest benefit offered by a HEV is higher fuel efficiency, almost twice as that of a conventional vehicle. Since these vehicles entail lower petrol consumption and reduced noise pollution, they are believed to have a positive impact on the environment. The benefits do not come cheap and HEVs are expensive as compared to their conventional counterparts. However, with advances in manufacturing technologies the price gap is expected to shrink over time.
Oct
31
An insight into the solar cars
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We all know that petrol and diesel are non renewable sources of energy and at the rate at which they are being consumed you can be quite sure that after a while these will get over. That is why most people are considering alternative sources of power, sources which are renewable. One such alternative source of power is the solar power. Solar cells are used to produce electricity by converting sunlight. This process uses the photovoltaic effect. Cars powered by solar energy use this process to run.
These solar cells do not directly provide energy to the car’s motor. Instead it powers the car’s battery. This battery once charged runs the car. Although these cars have still not hit the mainstream market and are restricted to the niche consumers, they are gradually rising in popularity. In fact many car freaks have invested in solar cars. There is a growing passion for solar cars. These days there has even evolved out of this passion a new sport called solar car racing. You must however keep in mind that these cars need to be charged in full daylight.
Oct
28
Things to consider while buying a truck
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A truck typically comes in many shapes and sizes. There are some which are small and compact while others which are quite large. Before you go to buy a truck, first be clear why you are buying the truck. According to the need you can ascertain the right size. Of course another factor that you will have to consider is the budget. That would help you narrow down your choice to a considerable extent.
While going to choose the truck just check on how much interior space the truck has. After all the interior space of a truck is one of the most important points to be considered in a truck. Different trucks are available with different numbers of doors. Check on which is the most suitable arrangement for you. You also need to do a research on the companies. The brand is quite important. When it comes to a truck, it is a good idea to depend upon a trustworthy name.
Sep
29
A review of the BMW-7 series
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The stunning new BMW-7 series has finally been launched. It comes in 4 new design platforms-the E65, the E66, the E67 and the E68. These mean machines have now been re-designed and they run on the latest technology of automatic transmission.
In the year 2007, BMW released 7 new models. They were more or less based on the same kind of technology with a light modification here and there but each car was unique in its own way. The new model of the BMW 760Li was released in the year 2009 and it boasts of having a speed which can go from zero to 62 miles per hour in a matter of 5 seconds. It works on the powerful V12 engine technology with a staggering horsepower of 544.
Some other cars of this series were the 740i, 740d, 730d, 725tds, 725tds, 750i, F02 and the F01. The latest 2010 models work on a combo of the iDrive system so they are highly efficient.
Sep
23
Ultimate elegant looks and speed that will give you a high is what a Porsche is all about. The 2010 Porsche Boxter is no exception and absolutely lives up to its brand name. This small two seated convertible incorporates a similar basic design. With quite a powerful engine of 2480cc, this power machine will absolutely live up to your expectation. The engine provides you about 200 horse powers at 150kw besides a 180 foot pound torque at about a little over 110kw.
The interiors are pretty comfortable too thus making your driving experience a much more comfortable one. Pretty similar to its previous models, the 2010 Porsche Boxter comes with an additional detachable hardtop. Besides the interiors, the car is pretty sleek and classy from outside and is sure to make you the talk of the town in no time. With a tag price ranging between $47,000 to 58,000 this car is quite a bargain.
Sep
16
How to find affordable spare parts for your car
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If you are aware of cars you would know that most of the problems boil down to a single part. Instead of getting the whole car repaired, you can just get the parts replaced. But it makes no sense to spend a lot of money on these parts when you can get them in really affordable rates. Where can you get these parts at real affordable rates?
First of all be on the lookout for car sales. Theses sales give some real good deals when it comes to auto parts at time. Another place where you will get auto parts at real cheap rates is on the online stores. Since there is no warehouse costing these parts come at real affordable cost.
Online stores are better than car sales in terms of getting exactly what you want. While the particular part you are looking for might not be available on the sale, you can hunt out the exact part you are looking for, from the next. Buying used parts or parts in bulk also lowers the price significantly.
Sep
11
High performance exhaust silencer
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An exhaust silencer is mostly used to minimize the exhaust noises produced when an engine runs. It is an exhaust silencer which helps in making driving a quiet process. If it weren’t for that, the noise produced by your engine would have driven you nuts.
It also would be counted as a source of noise pollution. While searching for a high performance exhaust silencer, you should know that there are several kinds of exhaust silencers available in the market. They are available in various different tip colours, material and styles. But the important thing is to decide only on that model which suits your car’s model and its conditions.
You can search for car parts online. They can be bought at a cheaper price through the internet. Look carefully and order through a reputed site. Your part will be delivered to you in no time. But as mentioned above, do not rush in. choosing car parts carefully is highly necessary as the wrong kind of thing can damage your whole car.
Sep
6
If you are thinking of getting a new car, one thing that you will have to keep in mind is the car insurance. Obviously considered the strain a new car will put over your budget, you would any day prefer to get auto insurance for a lower price. So how do you ascertain that you are getting the best deal? First of all do a little bit of research and find out what is the lowest insurance rate for your state.
Once you do that find out from the internet or directory the different auto insurance companies out there for you. After you have a list of that, try comparing the different rates of the different companies and find out which one offers you the best deal. A higher deductible allows lower monthly payments. Find out if the company offers different kinds of loans as getting a joint loan might allow you some discount.
Having a better credit rating always earns you a better deal. Get your background work done and you will get a reasonably cheap deal.