Archive for September, 2008
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The Future of The Hybrid Vehicle
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Electric Motors instead of a Transmission?
Volvo has come up with a revolutionary new plug-in hybrid that could possibly get 160 miles from a gallon a gas. The concept is to replace the transmission with electric motors in each wheel. This hybrid auto, the ReCharge, is equipped with independent small electric motors in each wheel, which [...] -
Make Your Own Alternative Fuel
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
There are some great new products to help you make your own alternative fuels. But as with any new technology the cost does not come cheap.
Ethanol
The EFuel100 MicorFueler is a home brew fermenter. It ferments table sugar and yeast in it’s 250 gallon tank. The fuel is 99.9% ethanol and can be stored in the [...] -
A Short History of the Hybrid Automobile
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
A hybrid vehicle is one that uses a rechargeable energy storage system. This is coupled with a fueled propulsion power source for the automobiles propulsion. The Hybrid car is low-gas consuming vehicle, therefore, a low-polluting vehicle.
Hybrid cars should not be confused with electric cars. Electric cars use batteries that are charged by an external source [...]