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Check Engine Light – What Does It Mean
When a cars check engine light illuminates is it a critical situation? What causes the light to come on, what needs to be done and how soon?
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Contributing Articles in Automotive Technology
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The Classic Porsche Models
Porsches are a German luxury high performance automobiles manufactured by Porsche Automobile Holding SE.
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Hydraulic Hybrids
The demand to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy is clear but how can we follow suit with commercial vehicles?
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Hybrid Vehicles Explained
Hybrid vehicles are generally classified by the way that electric power is used and generated in the vehicle.
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Premium Gasoline
Question: what's in premium gas that costs an extra 20 cents? Answer: not much.
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The Chevrolet Volt Electric Car
On September 16, 2008, GM debuted the Chevy Volt, a production version of an electric car that is expected to get up to 230 mpg, according to GM CEO Fritz Henders.
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Orange Peel Oil Used in New Eco-Friendly Tires
The dB Super E-spec tires from Yokohama use orange peel oil and natural rubber to reduce petroleum content but there are concerns about increased braking distance needed.
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GM Exits Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy protection on June 1st, General Motor's CEO Fritz Henderson holds a dealer teleconference and talks to the press.
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High Mileage Claims Mostly False
Almost since the first gasoline-powered cars hit the road, people have been inventing ways of making them go farther on a litre of fuel.
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Dangers of CO2 from Vehicles
The automotive industry is one of the largest contributors to CO2 emissions. By increasing fuel economy and developing cleaner technology, the emissions can be reduced.
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Ford Fusion adds to midsized hybrid lineup
More midsized sedans are becoming available for drivers who want a hybrid car but don't want to ride around in a compact that's too small or an SUV that's too big.
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The Auto Show Rolls into New York
The International Auto Show rolled into NYC on March 21st and is showcasing some exciting new cars and technology until the end of March.
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Hydrogen Fuel for Cars
Cutting Edge research at Purdue, Stanford and in Small Tech Companies is Leading the Way to New Ways to Power the Internal Combustion Engine.
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An Operational Hydrogen Vehicle
There has been a lot of hype about hydrogen fuel cells for years, and now there really is a vehicle that runs on hydrogen. However, it is not a "big" advance.
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Internal Improvements
In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network.
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Who Invented the Traffic Light?
Despite widespread credit to Garret Morgan for a 1923 patent, traffic lights very closely resembling modern lights were in use in Detroit three years earlier.
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Nickolaus Otto
Although little known, Nickolaus Otto is an inventor we should remember every time we get into our cars.
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Mag-lev
First conceived around 1907, Mag-lev did not become a practical reality until 1984. But, the age of the mag-lev rail is coming soon.
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Replaceable Parts
In many ways replaceable parts make modern transportation possible.
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SWATH Technology
Small Water-plane Area Twin Hull
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Tyres
. . . were invented by John Dunlop
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The Secret of Rubber
We hardly ever think about it, but rubber makes our world a better place.
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The Coracle
The use of the coracle was once prevalent throughout the British Isles.
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Velocipede?
velocipede . . .
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The Wheel
It probably all started with simple log rollers.
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