The vehicles that use two power sources in conjunction with one another are called hybrid automotives or hybrid vehicles. The history of hybrid power technology is very old. It dates back to the time when diesel electric submarines were first used. The idea is quite simple, use two power sources to increase the overall efficiency. Now the question arises that why it was needed. The answer is simple, it was realized that an average person would not be able to afford gasoline in the near future. CO2 emissions will also increase similarly an average person does not require a V8, he/she just needs enough power to reach his destination in time. A V8 as well as a small vehicle can accomplish this. So the hybrid vehicle was introduced. How it works? The hybrid vehicle works by Read More…
05.13.10 | Autos | iwellbc
You may well have noticed gorgeous, massive cars in classic movies. What happened to these car makers? Were they innovators or just producers of boats or other monstrosities of little innovative value? Sort of like big tank S.U.V. trucks in these days of $ 3 a gallon gasoline. Indeed you may have spotted such cars as the Italian made Isotta Fraschine in classic movies such as the movie “Sunset Boulevard” which starred Gloria Swanson. These cars were not only the highest end luxury models of their days but they introduced early on many advanced features into cars as well as moving ahead and reinforcing standards of reliability and durability of motor vehicles. The thin edge of the wedge even then. Back in 1929 when the Tippo 8A primo motor car was delivered to its first waiting Read More…
05.12.10 | Autos | iwellbc
Thinking about the future usually consists of where we see ourselves in terms of employment, finance and relationships, but we often forget to include our current pride and joy our car, that may become a classic car of the future.
“Many automotive experts and enthusiasts consider the vintage car era to be one of the greatest eras in automotive history, as many new innovations were made and many people could afford them”, reports InLoughborough.com. As well as cars that we want to take into the future and preserve, according to Forbes.com, there are a number of “British cars we wish were still made”. These include the 1952-55 Bentley Continental, which “embodied what sadly is completely lost in the touring-car kingdom today: elegance”. Like most things there is still a silver lining as the sleek, fastback shape and Read More…
05.2.10 | Autos | iwellbc
Army vehicles are normally categorized into six categories. The development of new technologies has resulted in faster more efficient vehicles. Currently work is being carried out to create vehicles that can be used unmanned for very dangerous missions. The use of these vehicles are extremely important. They assist soldiers and other military personnel to perform their routine functions and are instrumental in military campaigns as combat vehicles. The following demonstrates examples of the kinds of army vehicles that are presently being used by the United States military.
The upgraded HMMWV is representative of the up to 20,000 lb GVW wheeled vehicles (10,000 lb max axle) and is used extensively by the Army. Many vehicles in this weight range are quite often derivatives of commercially available vehicles and have almost identical performance characteristics to those in the marketplace (120 MPH).
The STRYKER family of multi-mission wheeled vehicles and the Family of Medium Tactical Read More…
02.15.10 | Autos | iwellbc
Walker Acura, leading Acura dealer Baton Rouge and New Orleans Louisiana, proudly brings you the 2010 Acura ZDX review. The 2010 Acura ZDX, one of the newest arriving Acura models at Walker Acura, has already received a lot of appreciation. Acura has endowed the ZDX with a futuristic design, advanced technology and luxury features. The interesting aspect of the Acura ZDX is that it cannot be slotted into any particular category. It moves beyond the usual perception and expectation of what an automobile should be. The Acura ZDX is attractive, eccentric, and can probably be described as an all-in-one crossover sports coupe/sedan/SUV.
The ZDX is a great vehicle to drive, be it highways or rough terrain. It is a 5-door wagon with seating capacity for 5 passengers and a 4 wheel-drive option. With a V-6 engine and 6 speed automatic transmission, it is no surprise that the ZDX is a topper Read More…
02.15.10 | Autos | iwellbc