Archive for November, 2009

Electric car emissions

Monday, November 30th, 2009

nullIn today’s environment conscious world, people have become more concerned about the emissions that automobiles emit out into the atmosphere. Keeping this in view, the electric cars have entered into the market with a great relief. The best thing is that these cars do not smoke as they do not have any internal combustion engines which use gasoline.

As there are no emissions, the earth’s atmosphere remains safe and free from any pollutants. As electric cars have no engine to produce smoke, they run clean and safe and thus are considered to be green cars. You will not even find exhaust pipe on these cars which is the proof that they do not emit anything at all. All their energy is received from the batteries installed inside them. Therefore, they contribute in making the earth a clean and safe place to live on and do not cause any harm to the health of human beings, thus making a safer environment for them too.

Hydro fuel cell for cars

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

nullWhen burned in a car engine, the only emission that is given out is water, and thus, a hydrogen powered car is a zero emission vehicle. Hydrogen is abundantly available on this earth and it can even be extracted from water; that is again abundantly available. The technology of hydro fuel cell for cars is a rage now-a-days as it is very simple to be applied and it has been proved to increase the efficiency of your car’s engine and increase its mileage by as much as 80%. Building hydrogen fuel cell for a car is a very simple process and several kits are also available around the market that are really affordable and can be assembled by the user himself, without any professional help.

After building the hydrogen fuel cell for your car, you can set it up in the car within minutes and the best thing is that it does not need you to do any modification in the engine of your car or add any extra part to it.

Tracking the gas mileage of your car

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

nullYou need to track your gas mileage to ensure that it is running right and also to determine the effects of any gadgets or technique you are using for improving your gas mileage. Therefore, it is important that you measure the mileage consistently and correctly so that you are receiving the expected results at their best.

Every time you fill your tank to the top, do not forget to record the odometer reading which will be helpful in tracking your gas mileage. Subtract the initial odometer reading from current reading to read the total number of miles you have driven. Then total up the gallons you have consumed, divide the total miles drive by the number of total of gallons and this way, you will get how many miles you cover with one gallon. In this way, you will be able to track your gas mileage so that you can keep your expenditures under control and also get an idea about how much gas you need to cover a distance of one mile.

How to improve your car’s gas mileage

Friday, November 27th, 2009

nullAs gas prices are reaching record heights, you must not miss even a single opportunity to improve your car’s gas mileage. First of all, you should make sure that the intake system of your car is properly working and the intake filter is absolutely clean.

The filter gets covered with dirt, dust and debris with usage and time and thus, you need to clean it periodically to ensure maximum gas mileage. You also need to ensure that you are using the right octane gasoline in your car. This means that if your car requires premium, then you must use premium only, but if you are using premium on a car that requires only regular, then this will not improve its gas mileage but will only cost you too much. Other than this, you should also ensure that the tires of your car are inflated with the correct pressure. Under-inflated tires will lead to more drag and thus decrease your car’s gas mileage.

Car security systems

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

nullBecause the number of cases of car theft has increased too much in the recent past, it has become a necessity to install proper car security systems in your car. One of the traditional ways of providing security to your car is to use the steering wheel lock but now, there are several advanced security systems in the market including immobilizers and high tech alarms. Ome pf the popular car security systems is the audible alarm system which triggers a loud sound when someone tries to break into your car through alternate means.

There is also private alarm system which does not trigger a loud alarm but alerts the owner through a pager beep. The latest ignition system immobilizers are perhaps the most effective car security systems as they immobilize the vehicle if anyone tries to start it without authorized means. You can choose any of these security systems for your car but it would be wiser enough to install more than one security system to your vehicle to ensure ultimate safety.

Car sun control films

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

nullCar sun control films are one of the most important accessories you can add to your car windows. These films not only protect your car seats from getting faded due to exposure to sun, they also reduce 99% of the ultraviolet rays that are harmful for the people sitting inside the car. If you have installed an air conditioning system in your car, then it will become more effective with the help of car sun control films, as they reduce excessive heat from the sun to enter into the car through the windows. This further helps in energy savings and leads to increased comfort.

These films also keep you safe inside your car in case of a criminal, terrorist or destructive weather attack or accident. Because of the film, the glass of your car window does not break into sharp pieces, due to which you remain safe. Due to all these advantages of car sun control films, it is a wise choice to get them installed on your car windows right now.

Saturn Outlook XR

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

nullThe Saturn Outlook XR is available in both front wheel drive and all wheel drive configurations. The car has been powered by a 3.6 liters V6 engine that is able to produce 275 hp, along with 6-speed automatic transmission. Some of the basic amenities in the car include tinted glass, keyless remote entry, rear spoiler, OnStar communication system along with hands-free telephone and drivers information center.

The exterior of the car is very stylish and updated and the two new colors for the exterior of the car are made available including carbon flash and garnet. As far as the performance of the car is concerned, its engine has 94.0 mm bore, 11.3 compression ratio, 85.6mm stroke and double overhead cam.

The best thing is that this car is available at the price of only $31,400 and if you do not want to pay the whole amount at once, you can even divide this price in easy monthly installments.

Cadillac STS

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

nullSharp lines and an athletic and lean profile are the perfect words to describe the exteriors of Cadillac STS. Basically, it is a 5 passenger, 4 door luxury sedan or a luxury sports sedan, made available in 5 different trims from V6 to V8 luxury performance. When we see into its mechanism, it has been equipped with standard 3.6 liters, V6 engine that is able to produce 302 hp, achieving 17 mpg on city roads and 26 mpg on highways. The V8 luxury performance model has been equipped with standard 4.6 liters V8 engine that is able to produce 320 hp achieving 15 mpg on city roads and 24 mpg on highways. The 6-speed automatic transmission along with overdrive is available on both the trims.

Available at the price of $46,845, this sedan is worth your every penny.

Buick Lucerne CXS

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

nullBuick Lucerne CXS is one of the most beautiful cars in the industry and is one of the best sedans in the Audi group. It is like the Audi 8 because of its rear 3 quarters, it is like Phaeton because of its rear and pillars and like Velite because of its front. Therefore, the exteriors of the car are a mix of several popular models.

As far as the performance of the car is concerned, the Buick Lucerne CXS has a 4.6 liters V8 engine, producing 275 hp which is a boom. It has been seen that most of the front wheel drive cars do not have a V8 engine. Running at a sensible speed, the Lucerne CXS has 8 mild-mannered cylinders rendering minor issue to the torque steer. It also has the Magnetic Ride Control suspension system, very helpful for the drivers and also for the passengers. Available at the price of $29,265, this car is not very expensive, as compared to other luxury sedans.

Jaguar XJ220

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

nullThis is a mid-engine sports car manufactured by the collaboration of Jaguar and Walkinshaw Racing. As far as the performance of the car is concerned, the car is able to run at the speed of 217 mph and produce 7200 to 7900 rpm. The torque produced is 473 ft lb, it can produce 549 hp and can reach 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. When we talk about the looks of the car, it is a long car with stylish looks. Because it has been categorized into the class of sports cars, it has just the appropriate looks to be on the race tracks. Weighing at 1375 kgs, this car is an easy drive even for the novice drivers.

Available at the price of $125,000, this can is one of the best and fastest cars on the roads