Here’s a tip for pouring liquids without the use of a funnel. Rather than using a long object to help the liquid slide into the waiting container or reservoir, we are simply going to be a good shot and prevent the container from “swallowing” air as we pour it out. Here’s an example of how…
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New Kenworth trucks with increased durability and performance
T680 The T680 is a model that is best known for its fuel efficiency. For a gallon of fuel, this truck can get the most mileage. The vehicle is designed to improve the overall driving performance of drivers. The T680’s engine is the PACCAR powertrain. It uses the advanced manufacturing process that makes the truck…
Why Edison Achieved More For Humanity Than Tesla
In 2007, the company I work for was the first to propose 48 V-DC as the voltage of choice in a local DC system, when we introduced DC-ready LED lighting. Schneider of France and General Electric (GE) followed suit in 2013 and 2014. DC will be the on-site electricity distribution of choice. More and more…
Electric Cars: What Are The Disadvantages Of Driving An Electric Car?
Scope: how far can I drive and where can I recharge? This is probably the biggest drawback of electric vehicle technology today. Not only are today’s EVs limited by range, but there is a minimal current recharging infrastructure for high-speed recharging of EVs and batteries become prohibitively expensive when it comes to increasing your vehicle’s…
Tax opportunities for LED lighting in car dealerships
Introduction Following the restructuring of the American auto industry, the American auto market is now dominated by seven major established auto companies: General Motors, Ford, Chrysler / Fiat, Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai, and Honda. In particular, as American brands rebound, each is redesigning itself as energy efficient by reducing the fuel consumption of all car models…
7 reasons why classic cars are better than new ones
The beginning of 2008 brought great pleasure to those who closely observe the automotive industry, and especially to those who settle for nothing more than a super car. First, via the internet and email I received a photo of a garden shed on wheels, with a clever fake press release announcing the launch of the…
Electric Car Conversion Kits – How to Get Your Car Powered by DIY Electricity
As oil and gas prices continue to rise and do not seem likely to stop anytime soon, it has encouraged manufacturers and researchers to seek out affordable cars that can offer savings on money and fuel costs. One of these types of vehicles is an electric car that offers great savings and also provides the…
Why choose a Tesla electric car?
If you are looking for an eco-friendly option for your new vehicle, chances are you are considering purchasing an electric car. An electric car is not only better for the environment, but it will also save you thousands of dollars each year that you would otherwise spend on gasoline and other motor overheads, making an…
Vintage Westinghouse Electric Golf Carts
Westinghouse’s predecessor is Marketeer Company. A short story is to adequately tell the story of Westinghouse and its electric golf cart. Merle Williams founded the Marketeer Company in the middle of World War II, when gasoline rationing was in effect. He designed and developed a compact electric vehicle for his wife. When others saw his…
Toyota’s 2JZ-GTE versus General Motor’s LS2 – Which is the better engine?
Japan, home to the most technologically advanced culture, has several of the world’s largest automakers. High standards of quality control, reliability, affordability, and efficient engineering have led Japanese manufacturers to be a dominant force in the global automotive market. In this article, a comparison will be made between the modern Japanese engine design methodology for…