CODA Automotive Ride ‘N Drive In San Francisco February 6, 2010 5 of 5
July 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under Electric Cars
CODA Automotive provided consumers an opportunity to test drive the all electric CODA sedan in San Francisco during the San Francisco Electric Vehicle Association’s monthly meeting February 6. Hear what they had to say about the new CODA all electric sedan coming late 2010!
Ford hopes ride on new Explorer
July 28, 2010 by admin
Filed under Fuel Economy
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A second-quarter surge in freight returned truckload carrier Covenant Transportation Group to profitability after nine straight quarterly losses. The Chattanooga, Tenn., trucking company reported $2.9 million in net income in the second quarter, compared with a $3.1 million net loss a year ago.
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The New Explorer: Ford’s Big Gamble
Ford this week unveils the new 2011 Explorer, and in the process reveals one of its biggest strategic gambles of the past 10 years.
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Senate candidates sound off with divided views on energy bill’s death
Hot weather, oil blowouts and a wiped-clean agenda in Congress gave all four U.S. Senate candidates the chance to showcase their climate and energy policies in the past week.
Read more on Denver Post
Ford unveils new Explorer in Chicago
Car will be made at South Side plant Governor Pat Quinn and Mayor Richard Daley attended the unveiling of the new Ford SUV at Chicago’s Millennium Park this morning. And with good reason, because the unveiling of the 20-11 Ford Explorer means more jobs in our area. That’s welcome news to the politicians and especially to those on the unemployment line.
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Ford hopes ride on new Explorer
Ford Motor Co. today unveils its 2011 Explorer, banking that consumers will embrace the reincarnation of its iconic sport utility vehicle as a car-based crossover. If it’s a hit, the automaker stands to win financially and make the Explorer king of the segment again.
Read more on Detroit News
CODA Automotive Ride ‘N Drive In San Francisco February 6, 2010 4 of 5
July 26, 2010 by admin
Filed under Electric Cars
CODA Automotive provided consumers an opportunity to test drive the all electric CODA sedan in San Francisco during the San Francisco Electric Vehicle Association’s monthly meeting February 6. Hear what they had to say about the new CODA all electric sedan coming late 2010!
CODA Automotive Ride ‘N Drive In San Francisco February 6, 2010 3 of 5
July 22, 2010 by admin
Filed under Electric Cars
CODA Automotive provided consumers an opportunity to test drive the all electric CODA sedan in San Francisco during the San Francisco Electric Vehicle Association’s monthly meeting February 6. Hear what they had to say about the new CODA all electric sedan coming late 2010!
CODA Automotive Ride ‘N Drive In San Francisco February 6, 2010 2 of 5
July 15, 2010 by admin
Filed under Electric Cars
CODA Automotive provided consumers an opportunity to test drive the all electric CODA sedan in San Francisco during the San Francisco Electric Vehicle Association’s monthly meeting February 6. Hear what they had to say about the new CODA all electric sedan coming late 2010!
CODA Automotive Ride ‘N Drive In San Francisco February 6, 2010 1 of 5
July 14, 2010 by admin
Filed under Electric Cars
CODA Automotive provided consumers an opportunity to test drive the all electric CODA sedan in San Francisco during the San Francisco Electric Vehicle Association’s monthly meeting February 6. Hear what they had to say about the new CODA all electric sedan coming late 2010!
After graduation, Westmont’s Marshall is in for the ride of his life
June 19, 2010 by admin
Filed under Going Green
New eco-friendly car rolls into Langhorne VW (VIDEO)
In 2008, Fisker Automotive, an American green vehicle manufacturer operating out of California, released a concept car known as the Fisker Karma.
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New eco-friendly car rolls into Langhorne VW (VIDEO)
In 2008, Fisker Automotive, an American green vehicle manufacturer operating out of California, released a concept car known as the Fisker Karma.
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First Look: Honda’s CR-Z Hybrid Is a Blast to Drive. No, Really
The Honda CR-Z ain’t the second coming of the CRX. What it is, however, is the first fun-to-drive, 6-speed hybrid. Ever.
Read more on Wired News
What’s Happening in Oroville
* Melodrama on stage at the Historic Monday Club Hocks Unlimited, in its 36th season as a theater group, will perform “Trapped in a Villain’s Web,” or “Weave Me a Loan,” in June this year at the Club, 2385 Montgomery St.
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After graduation, Westmont’s Marshall is in for the ride of his life
John Marshall has freedom’”the kind of freedom that he doesn’t take for granted and won’t let anyone take from him. For Marshall, any stress-filled moment is immediately erased the second the Westmont High School senior hops onto his bike and pushes forward on the pedal. It’s a comfortable, familiar feeling that he has had since the age of 4, at his side on every ride. Nothing else matters, not …
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Pickup sales picking up and economy hitches a ride
June 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Fuel Economy
Data: Owe money Search delinquent Wisconsin taxpayers
The Post-Crescent has compiled databases on a variety of topics. Click on the headline to view several featured databases.
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Rising Pickup Truck Sales Bode Well for Economy
Sales of Pickups – Popular Among Housing Contractors – Tend to Mirror Economic Growth and Are Up 19 Percent from a Year Ago
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Rising Pickup Truck Sales Bode Well for Economy
Sales of Pickups – Popular Among Housing Contractors – Tend to Mirror Economic Growth and Are Up 19 Percent from a Year Ago
Read more on CBS News
Rising Pickup Truck Sales Bode Well for Economy
Sales of Pickups – Popular Among Housing Contractors – Tend to Mirror Economic Growth and Are Up 19 Percent from a Year Ago
Read more on CBS News
Pickup sales picking up and economy hitches a ride
If you want a hint about the economic recovery, follow that truck.
Read more on AP via Yahoo! News
Ride My Automobile
April 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under Electric Cars
Understanding Hydrogen Engines Can Make a Difference to Your Ride
April 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Hydrogen Cars
Hydrogen engines may be powering automotive vehicles in the near future. Major car manufacturers have already begun research on hydrogen engines and several manufacturers have already released cars that use hydrogen engines. Hybrid cars that run on both petrol and hydrogen are currently being used by some consumers.
Unfortunately, there are many alternatives in the area of alternative energy engines. Electric cars and water/petrol hybrid modifications are some of the other options. Before you switch to a vehicle that uses a hydrogen engine, it’s important to examine the pros and cons of hydrogen engines.
There are many advantages of using a hydrogen engine as opposed to a petrol combustion engine. There are two kinds of hydrogen engines, one that is combustion based and the other relies on electromechanical conversion by using a fuel cell. Combustion engines are currently cheaper compared to electromechanical conversion. Hybrid engines are combustion engines that can either use regular petrol or hydrogen in powering the vehicle.
Hydrogen engines are comparable to regular petrol engines when it comes to power and performance. There are negligible differences when these engines are used in family cars. Several traditionalists have stated that hydrogen engines are not powerful enough to meet the requirements of high performance cars; however this statement has been largely disputed.
Most people who drive cars that use hydrogen engines are unable to notice any notable differences between hydrogen cars and petrol cars. Hydrogen powered cars can be as smooth and powerful as petrol powered cars.
However, there are several drawbacks in using a hydrogen vehicle. Hydrogen is not a staple fuel source, and hydrogen pumps have not been installed in all gas stations. Even though hydrogen is competitively priced, prices have been slow to fall as the hydrogen industry has yet to mature and achieve economies of scale that could greatly lower the price of hydrogen.
Hydrogen fuel cells are also expensive and fragile. Rare metals are used in the construction of hydrogen fuel cells. Scientists are trying to produce hydrogen fuel cells using common metals, but until they do, hydrogen fuel cells will remain costly to produce. Fuel cells can also be fragile and ill-equipped in handling the vibrations and bumps of daily travel. Hydrogen fuel cells also have difficulty operating in cold weather, thus rendering them unreliable in cold weather conditions.
Hydrogen engines have been touted as a long-term solution to the ongoing energy crisis. Hydrogen is a renewable resource and it burns cleanly, making it a financially viable, environmentally-friendly energy resource. Unfortunately, there are also many drawbacks to using a vehicle that runs solely on hydrogen. Before you purchase a hydrogen powered vehicle, it is important to weigh the pros and cons, especially since the technology for hydrogen engines is still in its infancy.
Fortunately, there are many alternatives to hydrogen engines that are equally compelling. Consumers and motorists have developed a high dependency on petrol. If you’re anxious to save the environment and your money, you can consider alternatives, such as electric cars, or water/petrol hybrid home conversion kits.
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