Casual Friday ? Shuttle-derived launch vehicles
2009-09-04 13:23:00 A different approach to the problem of getting crews and gear into space...
Why aren't more vehicles being converted to natural gas?
2009-08-25 23:51:00 The price of natural gas is at a seven year low. The long term outlook for prices and production is great. Each vehicle converted to natural gas, lessens the demand for petroleum. It burns cleaner, helping the engine last longer. Natural gas can be filled up at home. Natural gas is available in many
chongshengjin created a new blog: hisupplier is the best for Vehicles &
2009-07-27 07:50:00 chongshengjin created a new blog: hisupplier is the best for Vehicles & Transportati
Green Vehicles, Greener Buildings
2009-07-11 15:33:00 Some of the world's auto manufacturers are slowly but surely (and in some cases, rapidly) acquiescing to the inevitable Green future by phasing out the gas guzzling engine for a non-oil electric vehicle. But did you know that there is a direct connection between these electric cars of the future and
Why is DOD not considering Unmanned Surface Effect Vehicles?
2009-06-13 16:19:00 After reviewing FY2009–2034 Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap www.acq.osd.mil/uas/docs/UMSInt-egratedRoadmap2009.pdf There is no mention of unmanned surface effect vehicles such as Wing in Ground Effect (WIG or WISE) or Hovercrafts. They are not considered aircraft because th
Two Italian Exotics Planning Hybrid Vehicles in the Near Future
2009-06-12 17:20:00 Ferrari and Lamborghini. Together, these two companies have more than 100 years of experience building some of the fastest and most exciting vehicles ever driven on public roads. Now, both of the Italian based performance gurus are planning to offer vehicles that appease both the automotive enthusiast and the environmentalist.
Idea for use on hybrid vehicles
2009-05-13 18:13:00 A hybrid vehicle is running on a road. As it approaches a stop signal, a flywheel/generator kicks in and is spun by the inertia of the vehicle momentum. This aids in slowing down the vehicle and charges the onboard batteries. As soon as the vehicle drives on, the flywheel disconnects so as not t
Lotus Working On Advanced Noise Cancellation System for New Vehicles
2009-05-08 04:09:00 Ever since the first electric hybrids were on the road, many people have been questioning how safe they really are. These worries are not about the crash test reliability, but rather the lack of noise the vehicles make when cruising down the road. While several aftermarket companies have presented solutions, Lotus Engineering is no working on a system that provides the necessary engine noise to the outside, while also reducing noise in the cabin.
Lightweight Urban Vehicles and External Controls
2009-04-27 20:52:00 Is it time to rethink the concept of cars that amount to putting a family room with all the comforts and entertainment features of home on a set of wheels? Why do we need to expend enough energy to move one or two tons of stuff around when we ourselves weigh less than 10% of that? Wh
EV Technologies to Produce Recently Unveiled Plug-In Electric Vehicles
2009-04-25 02:15:00 A couple of weeks ago at the New York Auto Show, a company based out of Nevada called EV Innovations unveiled two never all electric vehicles they plan on putting into production. The two vehicles are the Wave and the Inizio EVS and were made to appeal to different tastes, with the latter of the pair aiming at the Tesla Roadster.
Brake System Design for Heavy Duty Vehicles
2009-03-31 14:26:00 Hello everyone, I am looking for the Basic Brake System Design Documents for Heavy Duty vehicles. I know the function of various valves involved in Brake system like Relay Valve, Drying & Distribustion Unit, Trailer Control Valve, etc... But what are the criterias need to consi
Radical Retrofuture Rides: 12 Never-Produced Vehicles
2009-03-23 22:04:00 Concept cars, dream machines and technology-packed prototypes give us hints of what the future holds. Here are 15 that have not, though they live on in our imaginations.
By: Web Urbanist
Affordable Hybrid Vehicles
2009-03-21 13:44:00 Initial testing of a pneumatic hybrid engine validates claims that a compressed air supply, rather than expensive battery unit, could lead to more affordable, more practical, more recycle-friendly hybrid vehicles. Fuel savings reach 80% of what's achievable with an electric hybrid vehicle, but the p
Wheel Motors for Electric Vehicles
2009-03-17 14:25:00 Hello folks. I'd like a report on what the current state of affairs are with wheel motors to be used in automobiles. I understand the UK has PML/Flightlink and they have just released a very good one. Is there anyone else out with a competitive part? I am working on an EV
Nissan Connect to Bring Infotainment to Entry Level Vehicles
2009-03-09 23:07:00 It comes as no surprise that most of the high end infotainments systems are reserved for the luxury branded vehicles on the road. While this was all well and good in the past few years, Nissan has decided it is time to let them trickle down to more than just the luxury market. "How far down?" you ask, far enough that some high-school students will be bragging about their in-car technology.
Special Delivery Vehicles
2009-02-26 06:01:00 When Google and LIFE announced their partnership to present LIFE's photo archive, it was certainly a big deal, but it wasn't the first photo archive to make it to the Internet, and we've mined a few of those other photo archives for automotive-related files in the past. One of those was the
Chrysler Creates New Company Solely for Electric Vehicles
2009-02-13 19:47:00 Chrysler has been working quietly on an all electric vehicle for a while now and it seems as though they have every intention of following through with the concept. The reasoning behind this comes after the news that they have created a separate company to help market the new EV and hopefully give Chrysler some footing to get back on its feet.
New Kind of Shock Could Extend the Range of Electric Vehicles
2009-02-07 19:01:00 In the never ending search for ways to make vehicles more efficient, any component large or small can become the next big step in automotive technology. Such is the case with a new suspension system that uses the vertical motion of the vehicle to recapture energy.
Ford to Produce 2 New Electric Vehicles In North America Within 2 Years
2009-01-14 18:28:00 It is well known that Ford has been developing several different forms of hybrid transportation for quite some time. Just a few days ago at the North American International Auto Show, they went into detail about how they plan on utilizing the new technology and where we can expect to see it.
All About Electric Vehicles (EVs)
2009-01-12 23:01:00 I think it was after JDo's recent post on the electric Pinto that I went looking for more info on electric vehicles and came across an encyclopedia of EVs that seems comprehensive in that obsessed idealist sort of way. Didn't find anything on the Lyman Pinto, however. If you're inte
Electric Vehicles Could Help Lower Your Power Bill
2008-11-23 04:30:00 By now we all understand that Hybrid vehicles are very capable of reducing the amount of fuel a person uses day to day and serve equally as well as keeping the amount of harmful emissions at a minimum. What most people don't know is that Hybrids can also be used to help larger cities keep the amount of power stable during certain times.
Call of Duty : World at War Maps and Vehicles
2008-11-20 06:10:00 (photo: credits) When it comes to Call of Duty : World at War there is a big difference between each map. Some maps allow you to drive vehicles where as others range from small to large in size. Below gives you links to see the layout of the maps and lets you know the size and ...
Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Real Time Wraparound Views For Vehicles
2008-11-17 16:15:00 From OhGizmo!: Today Fujitsu Laboratories Inc. announced a new video-processing technology that gives a driver a complete wraparound view of their vehicle's perimeter in real time, eliminating blind spots and reducing the number of small animals they accidentally back over. As well
shift by wire for vehicles
2008-11-15 12:00:00 Does anyone know which vehicle uses shift by wire technology for manual gearboxes. I am looking for shift by wire system which is only controlled by driver i.e doesint have a automatic gear selection. in this way this is different from AMT. FILO concept car by SKF & Bertone has this system
Robotic Underwater Vehicles to Help Canada Map Arctic Seabed
2008-11-14 15:32:00 From CBC | Technology & Science News: The Canadian government will move ahead with plans to use autonomous underwater vehicles to help map the eastern Arctic seabed, research officials say. The robotic vehicles will be used starting in the spring of 2010 for mapping research tha
DOE to Offer $25 Billion in Loans for Advanced Vehicles
2008-11-13 05:47:00 That's 25 BILLION. This is from the DOE EERE Network DOE to Offer $25 Billion in Loans for Advanced Vehicles A new DOE loan program will help automakers and component manufacturers shift their manufacturing facilities toward advanced, fuel-efficient vehicles. Credit: Ford Mot
Military Surplus Auctions for Equipment and Vehicles
2008-10-23 19:34:00 Large auction of military and government surplus industrial equipment and vehicles at various sites across the United States including California and Ohio. Equipment and vehicles includes var... more from scrapmetalprices...
Military Surplus Vehicles, Equipment and Generators Auctions
2008-10-15 13:55:00 Military Auctions ending Oct 16, 2008 - AuctionsSeveral large auctions for military surplus equipment and vehicles including water blasters, motors, forklifts, tractors, generators, trucks, diesel ... more from scrapmetalprices...
Military Auction of Heavy Equipment and Vehicles
2008-10-08 20:51:00 Auction Event 3659 - Large auction consisting of many different lots of military surplus vehicles and equipment including trucks, forklifts, refer trucks, engines, parts and more ... more from scrapmetalprices...
New Material Could Speed Development Of Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
2008-10-08 17:04:00 From ScienceDaily: Latest Science News: Researchers in Greece report design of a new material that almost meets the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 2010 goals for hydrogen storage and could help eliminate a key roadblock to practical hydrogen-powered vehicles. Their study on a w
How To Really Test A Car
2008-09-27 18:28:00 I wonder whether they did these before the allow all the Peroduas' cars to hit the road?Tags : cars, Humor, video
24 Eerie Abandoned Vehicles and Transit Structures
2008-09-15 22:04:00 (Images via: wili, thejourney1972, ahmedrabea and parksy) Like buildings and property (or even entire towns and cities), vehicles go abandoned in all shapes, sizes and types. In some cases disaster strikes. In others, changing technologies render old designs obsolete, leaving majestic airplanes and giant steamers to rust and gather dust. These twenty-four abandoned land, sea and air ...
By: Web Urbanist
Best Mileage Vehicles - Achieving 40 to 60 Miles Per Gallon By Dean Forster
2008-09-14 20:00:00 When cars and transportation began to be a major way of getting from place to place, was not a concern with the gas that it took to run a car. Now that individuals know more about the fuel economy, the environment and oil, there is the need to begin changing exactly how transportation works with cars. If you still want to use a car as a part of transportation, but want to do so effectively, you can start by getting the best mileage vehicles and comparing your options. This will allow you to make the most of the cars without having to lose your abilities to get to different points. The main concept to know about with getting better gas mileage is to understand how gas works in a car. When gas is put into a car, it will move into the engine of the vehicle and will burn. This burning will then allow the engine to move and will create a response from the car to go forward. This is done when the fuel turns into energy and propels the engine to turn. There are two types of engines that ar...
Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Testing Begins in UK
2008-09-12 15:55:00 From Newlaunches.com: Toyota together with EDF Energy, the British subsidiary of the French energy company EDF, has began testing Toyota plug-in hybrid vehicles on public roads in the United Kingdom from September 10. The UK road tests, like those conducted with EDF in France start
Natural Gas for Vehicles
2008-09-01 11:19:00 Due to the upcoming job transfer, I'll be using 100% own transport to get to work. This will increase my monthly expenses as the cekik-darah fuel prices never seem to look good. I need to do something about it.So recently I did a little modification on Kancil. Take a close look at these before and after photos:BeforeAfterCan you spot the difference? Cube tgk betol2 beza kat kereta dlm 2 gambo tuh.Klu korang tgk betol2, sampai besok pagi pong tak jumpe ape2 ehehe.Ok2 just kidding. Ku actually tambah NGV(Natural Gas for Vehicles) kat Kancil neh.RM8 for 150km. Why not? ROI in 2 years.da~
By: ad3ck's bLoG
Natural Gas for Vehicles
2008-09-01 11:19:00 Due to the upcoming job transfer, I'll be using 100% own transport to get to work. This will increase my monthly expenses as the cekik-darah fuel prices never seem to look good. I need to do something about it.So recently I did a little modification on Kancil. Take a close look at these before and after photos:BeforeAfterCan you spot the difference? Cube tgk betol2 beza kat kereta dlm 2 gambo tuh.Klu korang tgk betol2, sampai besok pagi pong tak jumpe ape2 ehehe.Ok2 just kidding. Ku actually tambah NGV(Natural Gas for Vehicles) kat Kancil neh.RM8 for 150km. Why not? ROI in 2 years.da~
By: ad3ck's bLoG
Buying Used Vehicles - Beneficial or Not? By Ian Wright
2008-08-31 11:57:00 To buy a used car or not to buy one: that is the question.Cars come in various sizes, colors, models and makes. They each have different brand names like Nissan, Mitsubishi, Kia, Toyota, Daihatsu, Mazda, Honda, Mercury, Hyundai, Ford, BMW, Volkswagen, Subaru, Daewoo, Mercedes, Chrysler, Rolls Royce, and many more.Consider that vehicles have nationalities as well. They may be Japanese, American, Korean, German or any other. These vehicles also grow old, just like people. Unlike people, their birthdays don't seem to be a matter of celebration. When classifying cars, you will find that they fall under the categories of used or new.Your personal preferences really decide whether your next car should be new or used. Some people may have had a good or bad experience with their previous used cars, although smooth salesmen and women call them "reconditioned" instead of "used."One of the best things about purchasing a used vehicle is that it will cost you a lot less than a brand new one str...
LARGE AUCTION - Industrial and Marine Vehicles, Trucks, Vehicle Parts
2008-08-28 18:00:00 Event 3576 - Coast-to-Coast Industrial, Marine & VehicularCoast to Cast Auction of vehicles of all sorts, marine equipment, industrial vehicles andf equipment, parts, etc. Go to lin... more from scrapmetalprices...
Custer Cars: Early Electric Vehicles
2008-08-20 07:01:00 The Custer car was an early alternative fuel car - and you can see from the pictures that it looked as if it came from Munchkin Land. Custer Specialty Car Company began producing electric cars and wheelchairs in Dayton, Ohio, in 1920. The founder, L. Luzern Custer, was an invalid, hence the three
Are Hybrid Vehicles TOO Quiet?
2008-08-15 22:10:00 While Hybrids can save you a substantial amount of money over the life of the vehicle, they do come with a few drawbacks. They are often small and have a limited range while running on full electric power, but does running almost completely silent present itself as a downside? According to many people it does and Lotus Engineering has designed a system to help reduce the worries associated with running silently. Cars and Motors Environment Funny Gadgets Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Lotus Toyota
Are Hybrid Vehicles TOO Quiet?
2008-08-15 22:10:00 While Hybrids can save you a substantial amount of money over the life of the vehicle, they do come with a few drawbacks. They are often small and have a limited range while running on full electric power, but does running almost completely silent present itself as a downside? According to many people it does and Lotus Engineering has designed a system to help reduce the worries associated with running silently. Cars and Motors Environment Funny Gadgets Miscellaneous Technology Travel Cars Automotive Auto News Innovations Lotus Toyota
Extending The Range of Electric Vehicles By En-route Induction Charging.
2008-08-06 07:38:00 It is probable that I am violating some fundamental principles in making this suggestion. I didn't have a good grasp of the technical challenges back in the 70's when I first became aware of this possibility and I still don't. That is why I am here. I know there are folks here that know this st
85 HDTV Vehicles will be put into use
2008-07-25 13:01:00 Reporters from ouir state tv station show us the picture of 58 vehicles came from 6 europe countries arrived in Tianjin port this morming and dispetched soon to the match sites in Beijing, Hongkong ,Tianjin and Qingtao etc. to serve for this 29th Olympic games hold in China. there are 20 vehi
James Dyson Developing A Motor For Solar Powered Vehicles
2008-06-25 15:48:00 If a slumping economy and rising gas prices have got you down James Dyson’s new invention may put a smirk on your face. The creator of bag-less vacuum cleaners has set his sites and money on a gas-less, solar powered vehicle, according to Switched.com. The Dyson billionaire hopes to develop a lightweight electric motor that could potentially ...
Ultracapacitors: The Key to Effective Electric Vehicles?
2008-06-24 09:20:00 From Discover | Technology: Ultracapacitors, which can store and release electrical energy way faster than batteries, are finally being road tested, and might be the secret to electric supercars. Capacitors have the handy ability to store and release electrical energy very quick
If Lies Were Fuel, Our Vehicles Would Run Forever
2008-06-23 11:47:00 (It gets a little tiresome trying to come up with plays on words having to do with the number one topic on everyone?s minds, so I just came out and said it ? oh, and by the way, while we?re all bitching about the price of gas, myself included, anybody remember the war?).So President George W. Milhous Bush thus spoke the following here?"If congressional leaders leave for the Fourth of July recess without taking action, they will need to explain why $4-a-gallon gasoline is not enough incentive for them to act."I?ll bet that?s sure to get all of the congressional ?Bush Dogs? to howling; I mean, gee, they just handed FISA to him on a silver platter ? why not just let him gut the Rocky Mountain West while they?re at it to mine for oil in shale so that 35 percent approval rating can shoot all the way up to 36 (as noted here)?And how sad is it that Little Tommy (?Suck. On. This.?) Friedman is actually the voice of reason here (re: his New York Times column yesterday)?This from a president ...
The top Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs); list of 100% electric cars.
2008-06-19 15:03:00 With the petrol prices rising, the energy crisis looming, and the state of the environment deteriorating, I thought it was time to compile a list of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). First I’d like to say that I’m pretty pissed of that the internal combustion engine is still with us today. I remember when the Australian ... |
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