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Bio-Diesel – Run your car on it!

Posted on July 4th, 2009 in bio diesel cars by

It’s likely that the farmers would blockade the countries roads for starters! Unfortunately, the possibility of this happening are becoming more and more likely with increasing tensions around the world leading to ever increasing oil prices and volatility in the world markets. Fossil fuels are running out an alarming rate and people are starting to look seriously at other alternatives.
Needless to say, an increase in oil prices will create hardships to the economy and in every person’s life. But some people state that the only way to get them to use public transport or to walk the 5 minutes to the local shop instead of driving is to price them out of using their cars for inefficient journeys. Increasingly people and making their own biodiesel fuel from used cooking oil to run their cars to reduce their dependence on oil.

Biodiesel is made from vegetable oil (including used oil) in a process called •transesterification•, whereby the glycerine is separated from the oil leaving a clean burning fuel that will efficiently power any diesel engine with vastly reduced exhaust emissions this is good for the environment. People have been deserting their local petrol station in favour of using waste vegetable oil from large scale users such as pubs, restaurants, or pure oil off the shelf.
The government is becoming aware of this use of cheaper, alternative fuel and is targeting this eco method as they are not paying tax on this oil which they would be doing if they bought petrol. The government appears to pay lip service to reducing climate change as the small number of Bio-diesal users are being targeted for tax evasion instead of encouraged to use this eco friendly fuel. Where is the incentive for current Bio-diesel users and companies to invest in research and development?
For those of you that are thinking of making the change there are different process or kits available to convert car engines and these cost between £400 and £1,200. All you need to add is vegetable oil, methanol, a small amount of catalyst, electricity and tap water into this conversion and your ready to go! Oh….. and don’t forget to tell the taxman.

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What is the Best Method for Converting Car to Electric?

Posted on July 3rd, 2009 in electric cars by

People everywhere are interested in electric cars, but they can’t afford to buy the ones that are available. So they’re building their own by converting car to electric. Electric car conversion kits, or EV kits, are all the rage these days.

Essentially, electric conversion calls for taking out the whole internal combustion engine from your car or truck, and putting in an electric motor instead. You’ll also need to install a bank of batteries. The result will be a zero-emissions vehicle that costs pennies per mile to run. It’s a lot cheaper than the thousands of dollars you spend every year on your gas-powered car.

Electric cars have superior resell values. Plus, they’re also more dependable because the engine contains fewer parts that can fail. In fact, almost all the components in an electric engine don’t even move. They’ll probably outlast the car’s chassis. Practically the only expense is the batteries, which you’ll have to change every few years.

There are many different types of EV kits. Some are expensive and come with parts. There are also EV kits that show you ways of converting car to electric for very little money.

These kits tell you how to get all the tools and parts you need for a conversion, especially the batteries, very cheaply (and sometimes for free). These EV kits are essentially sets of instructions that you can download over the internet. Some come with video instruction as well. They provide complete set-up instructions and step-by-step directions for converting your car. These kits cost approximately $30 – $50.

Your new electric vehicle should be able to travel up to 100 miles on a single charge and go around 50 mph. You’ll also be eligible for substantial state and federal rebates for driving an alternatively-fueled vehicle. And, of course, your new car is great for the environment.

Even Detroit is finally jumping on the electric car bandwagon (better late than never, I suppose). But you don’t have to wait for them. You can download one of the many EV kits available and start converting car to electric today!

Find out which EV Kits show you how to do a conversion for as little as $300 at Electric Car Conversion Kits.

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Are Hybrid Vans the future

Posted on July 3rd, 2009 in hybrid car by

An increasing awareness of the impact that fossil fuels are having on the environment has forced manufacturers to seek alternative methods of powering all kinds of vehicles, including vans. Whilst the technology to create commercial vans that are entirely powered by ‘green’ fuels is still in its infancy, the hybrid vehicle is currently the market leader in environmentally friendly vehicle design.

Hybrid vans run on a combination of fuel and electricity technology, although with the advent of better battery design some manufacturers are now looking at producing commercially viable vans that run purely on battery power. Recent research into the charging time of standard batteries is producing some interesting developments in ‘rapid charge’ cells, but these are still a couple of years away from being an effective commercial option. So most manufacturers opt for the combination choice or even incorporate other fuels such as LPG (liquid petroleum gas) or natural gas into their hybrids. Those vans that incorporate fuel/electricity technology have the edge, though, as battery power does not directly emit carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gasses.

New design parameters are placing the drive battery under the van’s flooring, which means that there is no loss of cargo area in the back of the van. This is an important consideration for logistics companies who want to maximise the use of space as efficiently as possible whilst still adhering to a greener transport policy.

The continuous action of stop/start traffic that most delivery vans find themselves trapped in on a daily basis is a major drain on the vehicle’s fuel, so the larger capacity provided by hybrid technology can be of real benefit in congested, urban streets. The worst thing that can happen for any logistics company is for their vehicles to run out of fuel in the middle of a delivery run. By incorporating battery technology into commercial vehicles, the van has enough power stored in the battery to keep then running for longer. The driver dictates which mode they wish to drive in – either diesel or electric – at the touch of a button. With certain models once the van goes hybrid a control computer then manages the drive, letting the engine alternate with the electric motor in driving the van. Some other designs incorporate regenerative braking, using the wheels’ momentum to act as a generator for the battery recharging function.

The amount of research and development being put into hybrid vans also includes a plethora of safety equipment, including innovations in crash prevention systems as well as the standard airbags and crumple protection zones. All of this can combine to make hybrid vans safer and consequently reduce the cost of both ‘personal use’ van insurance and commercial van insurance. With everyone looking to save money where they can in the current economic climate, any opportunity to acquire a vehicle that can offer cheap van insurance as well as being economically viable as a commercial vehicle and environmentally friendly at the same time has to be an attractive proposition. This, combined with a continuing emphasis into producing better and more efficient cars and vans means that hybrid vehicles have a great deal to offer and could change the way that logistics companies think about fleet management.

Julia Niven – van insurance service provider. CVD have access to 20 of the UK’s top commercial van insurance companies enabling them to find the the right type of cover for their clients. Contacts For interviews, images or comments contact: Julia Niven Marketing Team www.cvd-insurance.co.uk Email: julia@cvd-insurance.co.uk

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Biodiesel for Your Car is a Good Choice

Posted on July 3rd, 2009 in bio diesel cars by

If you have been looking into biodiesel and trying to find out what it is, how it is used and what benefits it offers then you have likely been told that biodiesel is a great choice. In fact, you probably have been bombarded with people saying how great it is and how you should switch today.

It can be overwhelming and hard to get past the hype and see what biodiesel is all about. However, learning as much as possible is important. You want to protect your investment and not just use any old fuel in your vehicle. You want to be sure biodiesel really is a good choice and not just take the word of some people you don’t know.

Problems with Current Options

Biodiesel fuel is already sold on the market. That is mostly because the good in biodiesel fuel is obvious. However there are other alternative sold on the market as well. So, why Biodiesel is the best choice?

Biodiesel is often blended with regular diesel so that it runs smoothly in your vehicle. You will rarely, when using a blend, have any issues to your vehicle adjusting to the new fuel.

Biodiesel is clean and safe, as well. It far out weighs regular diesel in this aspect. Any of the other fuels are safe and clean, as well.

Biodiesel has something great going for it in that its byproduct, glycerin, is useable. Most byproducts become waste. With Biodiesel, the glycerin can also be usedto make other products like soap.

The sources for getting the materials to make biodiesel are renewable and readily available. They can be found year round and getting the materials is not difficult at all. This means that in the long-term, when Biodiesel goes to the main market, it will be very cheap.

Biodiesel can be utilized in a number of ways. It can be used in almost any diesel engine in any situation – commercial or residential. It can also be used in heating, which makes it not only a replacement for diesel fuel but also electricity, natural gas and other energy sources used in heating.

Biodiesel has many benefits that make it the perfect fuel choice. It is hard to look past the facts and disagree. You can see now why so many people are singing the praises of this alternative fuel.

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Honda Civic hybrid cars

Posted on July 3rd, 2009 in hybrid car by

Probably the best looking of the new hybrid cars is the Honda Civic. It still employs the aerodynamics that help to make hybrid cars even more fuel efficient by reducing the wind resistance; allowing the car to move more freely through the air and use less fuel. But somehow they seem to have avoided the pitfalls that some of the other hybrid cars have fallen into where they seem to have been designed mainly for the wind tunnel rather than the street.

With the advent of the Honda hybrid cars being environmentally friendly has suddenly become much more stylish. The chrome front grill is a good feature and enhanced by the sloping headlights and the arched rear light clusters give the whole thing a real designer fell. The raised rather than the enclosed wheel arches that some other hybrid cars have, give the Honda much more the look of a cool (but sensible) roadster than the full on slipstream science project look of some other offerings.

The triangular turn signals also cut quite a dash and are integrated into the wing mirrors. Even the door pillars are slanted backwards to give a stylish impression. This all adds to the fact that these fuel efficient hybrid cars are not designed primarily for tree huggers but for a young trendy market, keen not only to help reduce emissions but also to get heads turning and cut a swath through the more mundane motoring choices.

There are, as well as the usual variety of trim levels available, more interesting options including curtain airbags and even an energy absorbing hood to lessen the levels of impact during a road accident.

The new Honda Civic, hybrid car uses a small 1.3 liter 4 cylinder engine as its main power supply. The engine employs a very clever use of technology whereby it can effectively cut out cylinders that are not required. For instance when the engine is only using a minimal amount of power as in low speed cruising. Another boost to engine efficiency are the aluminum pistons which, when combined with the low drag cylinders give a good power saving.

The hybrid cars engine is assisted by an electric motor that is rated to 20 horsepower. The new hybrid car motor is roughly 50% more powerful the one used in previous versions. The battery pack is also increased in both size and power and now can supply 158v adding considerably to the available horsepower. The combined available horsepower from both the hybrid cars electric and gas engines is 110-horse power. This is very respectable for such a lightweight car and means it is well able to maintain its place both at the lights (it will do 0-60mph in 10 seconds) and on the highway.

The Honda along with most other hybrid cars uses a braking system that allows the electric motor to be run backwards to assist with braking. This also means that the motor is generating power for the batteries and this latest Civic has had improvements to this system that allows it to recoup more 150% more energy than was possible with former versions. This all ads up to better fuel economy, and the latest version on the Honda civic hybrid car should return a figure of around 50mpg for both town and highway driving.

Although there may be cars that can give a greater economy, the new Civic is well worth considering. The stylish looks, excellent performance and very low emissions make this one of the most advanced hybrid cars on the market. It may be a while before the other match this, although the market for hybrid cars is becoming ever more competitive with more manufacturers seeing this as a lucrative market rather than just a passing fad. There could be more and faster hybrid cars innovations on the way.

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Lee Iacocca for Leadership?

Posted on February 20th, 2009 in hybrid car by

‘Am I the only guy in this country who’s fed up with what’s happening? Where the hell is our outrage? We should be screaming bloody murder! We’ve got a gang of clueless bozos steering our ship of state right over a cliff, we’ve got corporate gangsters stealing us blind, and we can’t even clean up after a hurricane much less build a hybrid car. But.

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