Internet Survey Finds Strong Interest in French "Air Car"
As oil prices spike and then plunge between $40-50 a barrel, and gasoline prices in the United States continue to hover near the $2 a gallon mark, consumers are taking a serious look at alternatives that range from buying gasoline-electric hybrid cars at a production-straining pace to relocating closer to urban centers.
One of those options that may someday soon become available in North America is the MDI "Air Car", a six passenger, multi-use commuter vehicle being developed in France that runs entirely on compressed air (www.theaircar.com). Designed for use as a family car, mini-delivery van and taxi, the Air Car has an estimated range of 200-300 km (124-186 miles) on a charge of compressed air. It has a top speed of 110k/hr (68 mph) and takes approximately 4 hours for the compressed air tank to be recharged. Offering range and performance comparable to the current generation of battery electric cars powered by either advanced lead-acid or nickel metal hydride batteries, the Air Car's built-in compressor can be powered by any electricity source, including renewables like wind, hydroelectric and solar power, while eliminating concerns over battery cycle life and cold weather limitations.
To determine the interest of its readers in the Air Car, EV World -- the Internet's leading web publication devoted to 'green', sustainable transportation and personal mobility technologies -- asked its readers during the month of November the following question: "If it were available in your community, would you be interested in owning or leasing the MDI Air Car, which is powered by compressed air"?1,059 readers participated in the online poll, and the vast majority -- seventy-one percent (71%) --
indicated, "Yes", they would be interested. Fifteen percent (15%) responded "No" and thirteen percent (13%) indicated that they weren't sure.
(Percentages have been rounded off).While the results of EV World (http://www.evworld.com) online reader polls are not considered scientific and reflect the personal views of readers who are interested in electric-drive and other alternative fuel vehicle technologies, they do suggest that among this group, there is serious interest in an alternative fuel vehicle powered by compressed air. About EV World Published weekly online since 1998, EV World features original content on a wide range of topics related to advanced, alternative fuel technologies from the latest in battery, hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles to renewable energy progress and policy. The publication has interviewed such notables as General Wesley Clark, former CIA director James Woolsey and "The Hype About Hydrogen" author Joseph Romm.
Interviews are available in text and MP3 audio format. EV refers to "electric vehicle."While premium content is available to subscribers only, much of the site, including daily news updates and archived interviews and feature stories, are available free to all readers. EV World conducts reader polls each month, with this month's question being, "Would you favor construction of more coal-fired power plants if they are required to make enough electricity to power millions of battery electric vehicles"?.
Capital One Announces New Online Auto Loan Limit of $100,000
In response to growing consumer interest in luxury, high-performance and classic cars like the Corvette, Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) today announced it has raised its loan amount limit to $100,000 for direct-to-consumer vehicle loans originated online at capitaloneautofinance.com.???? The new limit is available to qualifying applicants with excellent credit.
Previously, Capital One's limit for online auto loans was $75,000.????????
Sales of classic and exotic cars have risen in recent years, as baby boomers pine for their dream cars of yesteryear. The 2005 Barrett-Jackson classic car auction, considered the Super Bowl of vintage car events, set new sales records in a variety...
Cars > Capital One Announces New Online Auto Loan Limit of $100,000
Flood Damage Cars Still Around
(ContentDesk) February 21, 2006 -- While the news reports concerning hurricanes, flood damages and the travesty that was put upon the unfortunate victims have slowed down, the dangers and hazards are still present. With reports varying upwards of 600,000 vehicles damaged by floodwaters, these cars and trucks will most certainly, and already have, surfaced across the country, waiting on their next victim.Its easy to let your guard down with out much media publicity, but used car buyers should be aware that these vehicles are still out in the market, perhaps cross country in states that are not affected by the floods. A couple of common issues that have surfaced, that you should be aware of, is sellers attempting to hide the origin of where these cars came from. By registering the vehicle in different states, it creates a paper trail that can be difficult to trace unless you spend the time for researching.Another trick sellers will use is changing license plate frames or adding an emblem...
Flood Damage Cars Still Around
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Problems Facing Today's Teens
Teen problems are growing.
If you think that being a teen today is the same as it was when you were in their shoes, you are probably mistaken.
Now, listen to yourself say how strict and how hard life was when you where young.
But, you need to realize that teens today face huge, life threatening decisions just about ever day.
What they face has a lot to do with where they grow up.
Yet do not be fooled into thinking that your child is safe.
In the normal course of your teen's day, he or she may face any of these things; one or more of them.
Drugs.
Think that drugs are simple like they used to be?
They are not.
Kids today are not just smoking the easy stuff.
They are into crack or other strong and deadly drugs.
Sex.
Not only are they exposed to it on the television, but they are encouraged by others.
They may be engaging...
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Capital One Announces New Online Auto Loan Limit of $100,000
In response to growing consumer interest in luxury, high-performance and classic cars like the Corvette, Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) today announced it has raised its loan amount limit to $100,000 for direct-to-consumer vehicle loans originated online at capitaloneautofinance.com.???? The new limit is available to qualifying applicants with excellent credit.
Previously, Capital One's limit for online auto loans was $75,000.????????
Sales of classic and exotic cars have risen in recent years, as baby boomers pine for their dream cars of yesteryear. The 2005 Barrett-Jackson classic car auction, considered the Super Bowl of vintage car events, set new sales records in a variety...
Cars > Capital One Announces New Online Auto Loan Limit of $100,000
New Image Gallery Available at VintageImage.Biz
Vintage Image recently launched its new website (http://www.vintageimage.biz). The Vintage Image website includes several image galleries from Dominic R. Sondy's extensive photographic portfolio. Categories currently available for are:- Bay Harbor Concours d'Elegance ? Classic & vintage cars and boats - Boston in Black and White ? A study of this historically important city- Chicago's Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Parade (June 13, 1986)- Classic Car Emblems ? Details of the ornaments that adorn classic cars- Elegant Florals ? A unique display of color and composition of nature's glory- Michigan's Upper Peninsula ? A collection beautiful scenics - Seldom Seen New Orleans ? An artistic view of an old city- Objects d'Art ? Unusual objects of beauty- Vietnam (1968-69) ? A war correspondence perspectiveThe Vintage Image website (http://www.vintageimage.biz) features include...
New Image Gallery Available at VintageImage.Biz
Cars > New Image Gallery Available at VintageImage.Biz
Cleaner Diesel Sensing a Lucrative Market
(ContentDesk) September 21, 2005 -- The IMITEC project developed an emission control system for light duty diesel vehicles. Diesel powered vehicles are increasingly becoming a major part of the European market and already occupy more than 50 per cent of the car fleet in several European countries such as France. During its research IMITEC scored a remarkable number of firsts. "I think when we started the project it was considered highly ambitious, but we have met out targets and we now have several technologies that will be commercialised," says Dr Athanasios G. Konstandopoulos, project coordinator and director of the Aerosol and Particle Technology Laboratory at CERTH/CPERI in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Diesel is the most efficient combustion engine currently available, says Konstandopoulos, but it comes with emissions of particulates, a soot made mainly of carbon, and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) as by-products. IMITEC's major innovation was to create the first particulate sensors for next...
Cleaner Diesel Sensing a Lucrative Market
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Your Fuel System
The fuel system feed your engine the gasoline/diesel it needs to run. If anyone of the parts in the system break down your engine will not run. Let's look at the major parts of the fuel system, Fuel tank: Basically a holding tank for your fuel. When you fill up at a gas station the gas travels down the filler tube and into the tank. In the tank there is a sending unit, which tells the gas gauge how much gas is in the tank.
Fuel pump: On newer cars the fuel pump is usually installed in the fuel tank. Older cars have the fuel pump attached to the engine or on the frame rail between the tank and the engine. If the pump is in the tank or on the frame rail then it is electric and is run by your cars battery. Fuel pumps mounted to the engine use the motion of the engine to pump the fuel Fuel filter: Clean fuel is critical to engine life and performance. Fuel injectors have tiny openings, which clog easily so filtering the fuel is the only way to prevent this.
Filters can be before...
Your Fuel System
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