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How Do Wind Farms Distribute Electricity to Consumers?
The U.S. Department of Energy states that wind energy is one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world. Wind energy is a clean fuel source, and it's being used to provide some electrical power within society.
Convert Your Car to Electric - Beginner's Guide to Converting Your Car
Always plan your conversion before you actually begin conversion of fuel cars to electric cars. The first thing you may need is to find the right vehicle for conversion.
Signs of a Car Alternator Failing
Alternators are essential components for keeping your car running, as they recharge your battery as you drive. A bad alternator can sneak up on you and allow your battery to completely drain, rendering your car unusable. There are a few signs that should alert you to a failing alternator,...
Easy to Make Biodiesel
Bio-diesel is fuel created from vegetable oil or animal fat and is made by chemically reacting lipids with alcohol to replace the glycerin portion of the molecules with an alcohol portion. This results in a diesel fuel that can be used in most diesel engines at a fraction of the cost of a gallon of
New Green Car Features
The electric or hybrid car market is still in its growing phase and growing momentum in the United States. Some people are not ready to make the drastic change of switching to electric cars but still want to contribute to environmental awareness.
Fuel Alternatives to Gasoline for Automobiles
Derek Jenson:commons.wikimedia.orgGasoline has been criticized for decades for its major contribution to air pollution and climate change. Gasoline is produced from crude oil, a fossil fuel that is getting harder and harder to come by. More than 90 percent of oil used to make gasoline is...
The Benefit of Electric Cars
The research into and the invention of electric cars has brought a lot of benefits to motorists and mankind in general.Foremost the electric car does not pollute the air. Since it runs on batteries and not gasoline, no pollutants are emitted into the atmosphere as it operates.
Choosing Between Hybrid and Diesel Powered Cars
If you have ever wanted a car that could achieve better fuel economy now is quite a good time to be shopping for a car that uses relatively little fuel for traveling any given distance. There are a few different ways that various automakers get their cars to achieve higher MPG numbers so we'll
2005 Mack Granite Specs
Mack Trucks is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The company is a subsidiary of Volvo and manufactures commercial and heavy-duty trucks. The Granite truck line of commercial earth moving equipment incorporates an engine designed for environmental compliance. The Granite is...
What Is a Hybrid Vehicle?
We've all heard about hybrid cars by now, but did you know that hybrid technology can be used in a variety of motorized vehicles, as well as in a variety of forms? This article will look at a few of the most common types of hybrid technologies and what sorts of vehicles they're used in.
How to Make Biodiesel Fuel From Cooking Oil
Biodiesel fuel can be made from vegetable oil, both new and used. It is made from the long-chain fatty acids within the oil. Using biodiesel is a cleaner, more environmentally friendly option than regular diesel and can be run in a regular diesel engine or a converted one. Making biodiesel from cook
Parasitic Car Battery Drain Causes
Relays like this are one insidious source of power draw.12 volt relais, relay image by Sascha Zlatkov from Fotolia.comCar electrical systems were once so simple. They had a switch (the ignition key), an ignition system, dash lights and perhaps an electric fuel pump. Everything else was up...
How to Make Biodiesel Fuel Kits
Making biodiesel fuel kits can come in handy for a diesel powered vehicle. The main components are readily accessible and can be "brewed" with minimal knowledge of the chemical processes involved. The average backyard mechanic can make a biodiesel processor in about four hours.
Everything About Excavators
The field of construction based on three major €M's: material, machine and men. Few years ago, all the work of digging was done by humans because that time, we didn't have advanced technological abilities. But ...
Some Safety Precautions When Working on a Hybrid Vehicle
There are many benefits to owning a hybrid vehicle. Probably the best reason to purchase one of these vehicles is in order to keep the pain at the pump at a minimum. Did you know that there are some precautions to take if you plan on working on one of these vehicles yourself though? First of all, it
Hydrogen Vs. Gasoline Efficiency
Hydrogen powered cars have become quite popular as an alternative to those that burn fossil fuels. Fuel celled vehicles (FCVs) reduce our dependency on foreign oil, release less toxic emission and give better fuel mileage over gasoline.
5.9 Cummins Specs
Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesOriginally produced for agricultural uses starting in 1984, the 5.9-liter Cummins diesel engine production shifted in 1989 in order to produce a 5.9-liter engine for lightweight trucks. The truck that was chosen for the 5.9 liter was the Dodge Ram. The...
Massy Ferguson 165 Engine Specs
OverviewPhotos.com/Photos.com/Getty ImagesManufactured from 1964 to 1975, the Massey Ferguson 165 is a utility tractor that replaced the previous Model 65 and was in turn replaced by the Model 265. Priced originally in 1975 at about $6,700, the tractor came in models equipped with either...
Towing Houston - Whether Light or Heavy Towing, Ever Ready for the Duty
A person can never know what can happen with him and at what time. Breakdown of the vehicles in the middle of nowhere is a common scenario now. And at a time like this one ...
Live Green And Purchase A Hybrid Vehicle And Donate Your Old Automobile
Hybrid vehicles may help you live green by lowering the quantity of carbon emissions directly. Because hybrids make use of a mix of electric and gas power, they run on less gas and thereby create less fuel emissions. Hybrids typically operate on 30 mpg or even more depending on make and model. Some