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Why Electric Cars Are a Great Invention
Did you know that some of the very first automobiles were electric? The concept of the electric car is often considered to be the product of an oil-weary culture, but it is actually an original automobile concept. Basically an electric carriage without the horse, these first electric vehicles were developed in Europe and evolved into efficient, high-capacity, battery-operated autos by the early 1880s. These electric cars did not require gear-shifting, and were quieter and cleaner than the simultaneous gas-powered, internal combustion engine cars. So what happened? For one thing, American roads got longer and people needed cars that could be driven for longer distances. Another factor was the decline in American oil prices, making gas-powered cars cheaper to run. And Henry Ford developed the assembly line for manufacturing his gas-powered autos, making the gasoline car even more affordable. But the electric car was not forgotten. We are still discussing it over a hundred years later, primarily because it is a great invention. And it is making a comeback. Here are some advantages of the electric automobile. Advantages of Electric Cars * Better for the Environment - Electric cars do not emit exhaust, which makes for much cleaner air and fewer overall greenhouse gases in the ...- Bookmark :
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Best Green Cars in 2010
As any car fanatic knows, the Kelley Blue Book is the United State's largest automotive vehicle valuation company. For 2010, it has just announced the top green car picks with the Toyota Prius leading the pack. Toyota Prius The Prius offers a special powertrain combined with a hybrid electric motor and gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Because of these advanced features, the Prius delivers on higher fuel economy coupled with lower emissions in comparison with regular cars in its size and price range. Honda Insight Hybrid The manufacturers of the Honda Insight envisioned the car as the most cost-effective hybrid car in the market and, so far, it seems to have delivered on that vision. It has a combined mileage of 41 miles per gallon with a tag price of $20,000 - about $2,000 lower than the Prius. Ford Fusion Hybrid The best thing about the Ford Fusion Hybrid is its adept combination of class-leading fuel efficiency with top-notch cabin technology. You can have a great ride while knowing that you are also doing great things for the environment in your own commuter way. Volkswagen Golf TDI The Volkswagen Gold TDI uses a fuel injection system combined with an electronically controlled turbocharger, of which the end result is better ...- Bookmark :
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Reclaim Your Youth With An Electrically-Assisted Bicycle
Men have been riding bikes since they were first invented in the late 1800s. When the diamond-frame safety bicycle was perfected in the early 1900s, women (whom society still forced to wear ankle-length dresses) gained an unprecedented freedom and mobility – indeed, suffragettes soon began calling the bicycle the “freedom machine.” The electrically-assisted bicycle is the new freedom machine for hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world – the elderly who may no longer have the leg strength or endurance to pedal up even the gentlest incline, the infirm who, because of accident or illness, have also lost their strength, and the very young who lack the physical ability to bike for long distances or take hills. The e-bike, as it is most commonly known, solves these problems, because a battery powers a small motor which assists the rider when necessary. The typical e-bike has three functions. Riders may pedal normally, without assistance, or they may flick a switch on their handlebars and have the motor provide them with just enough assistance to keep pedaling at a certain speed, or with another flick of the switch, the motor takes over entirely. E-bikes do not have to be licensed, and current laws allow ...- Bookmark :
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Is time to Invest in a Hybrid Car
The modern automotive lifestyle has a tremendous impact on our environment. Becoming eco friendly is a great way to stop wasting the natural resources of our planet. Getting more people on alternative transportation is severely important because the negative effects of the conventional fuel are harming our planet. We are helping future generations by improving our overall transportation to greener processes. We can also achieve this by driving the revolutionary hybrid cars. Such cars were designed in order to use bio fuel. Bio fuel is playing an important role when it comes to taking part to the green revolution. Such hybrid cars can provide the driver with lower emissions and better gas mileage. They are better than the traditional cars that are extremely toxic for our environment. There are many types of hybrid cars and you will have to take your time in order to make the wisest decision. You will have to choose the hybrid car that meets your demands and improve the air you and your family are breathing. There has never been a better time to invest in a hybrid car until now. There are dozens of options out there. Such options range from size, price, and performance. ...- Bookmark :
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Greening Your Wheels Is As Easy as Counting 1,2,3
Perhaps more than any other invention in history, cars has had a profound impact on our society and our environment in both the positive and negative aspects. On one hand, the transportation industry makes for faster human mobility, easier delivery of basic services and closer linkages, to name a few benefits. On the other hand, automobiles are responsible for the huge amounts of air, water and land pollution as well as a variety of human diseases. That being the case, it is very important to start greening your ride with these easy tips. Just count to 10 and you're done! Keep Your Car - The environmental costs of buying a new car easily outweigh the costs of keeping your old car and keeping it as energy-efficient as possible. Extend its life as long as possible so that the landfills will be less crowded. Slow Down - Save 30-40 percent of gas costs by accelerating gradually, maintaining steady speed and braking slowly. Plus, your tires, brakes and engine will last longer, thus, saving on additional car costs including speeding tickets. Your ride will be safer, too. Check Your Tires - Three things: Ensure that the tires are the right size for the car, that ...- Bookmark :
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