Vegetable Oil as Fuel Pros and Cons of, and with the use of it to power vehicle engines gaining popularity, it is also gaining viability as the technology improves. There are both pros and cons involved in using it to power vehicle engines, however. Here are some to consider.

Pros

1. Abundant – This oil is everywhere, especially if you include used cooking oil from restaurants. Even conversion kits, which allow you to convert this oil for use in a standard diesel engine, are easily obtained. Continue reading “Vegetable Oil as Fuel Pros and Cons of” »

Energy Convergence Ford unveils it’s new all-electric truck for late 2010 with this is from an press release posted a little while back (Feb. 9th, 2010) from Ford Motor Company.

Ford unveiled the new all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show and announced it will be in operation at fleet operations hands in latter 2010. The Ford Transit Connect was the North American Truck of the year in 2010. In addition to the Transit Connect Electric, Ford also has plans to bring three more electrified vehicles to market by 2012 – the Focus Electric in 2011, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in 2012 and a next-generation hybrid in 2012. Continue reading “Energy Convergence Ford unveils it’s new all-electric truck for late 2010” »

Originally posted 2010-04-10 21:55:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Pros and cons of continuing to drive old car, so whether it’s for emotional, economic, or practical reasons, there are pros and cons to continuing driving your old car. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Pros

1. Landfills – If you continue to drive your old car, you will prevent the additional cluttering of the landfill. In other words, the longer you drive it, the longer it stays out of the junk yard or landfill.

2. No car payment – You won’t have to make a car payment if you keep driving your old car. Continue reading “Pros and Cons of Continuing to Drive Old Car” »

Have you ever thought about the fuel it takes to get food to the grocery store? Produce from large farms is harvested using gas-powered machinery. It is then transported – often hundreds or even thousands of miles – by airplane or truck to your local store. It is estimated that produce on average travels 1500 miles in the U.S. That’s a lot of fossil fuel for a head of lettuce! This is what is referred to as food miles. Here we consider cutting down on food miles – tips to help you cut down your food miles. Continue reading “Cutting Down on Food Miles Tips to Help You Cut Down on Food Miles” »

Originally posted 2010-04-10 11:49:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Electric cars history concept of electric cars is great idea, and 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 vehicles did not require gear-shifting, and were quieter and cleaner than the simultaneous gas-powered, internal combustion engine cars.

Who Killed The Electric Car?

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. Continue reading “Electric Cars History Concept of Electric Cars is Great Idea” »

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. Continue reading “Why Electric Cars Are a Great Invention” »

Smart driving tips to improve gas mileage tips are simple but where do we begin?

Why You Should Have the Right Amount of Pressure in Your Tires

There are all kinds of good reasons to have the correct pressure in your vehicle’s tires. With the proper tire pressure, you will get better mileage and save fuel, your tires will experience less wear and tear, and your vehicle will emit less pollution. Perhaps most importantly, you will be safer in a vehicle with tires that have the right amount of pressure. Here are some helpful tips and reasons to keep the tire pressure at the right level in your vehicle.

1. More is not better

Some people think that inflating your tires to maximum capacity is the way to achieve the benefits of properly inflated tires, but the key is to inflate them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations for your specific vehicle. Continue reading “Smart Driving Tips to Improve Gas Mileage Tips” »