Technology is the driving force behind the automotive industry and yes they are some of the first industries to jump in with respect to applications for new materials. One of their main concerns is weight which has an overall impact on the efficiency of a car. It has also been the main deterrent for battery powered cars for the weight of the batteries alone account for a lot of … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2008
Ding..ding…ding – Think, a new idea with Electric Vehicles (Part 2)
Since the manufacturer still owns the battery maintenance and other costs such as repair and disposal are to be shouldered and handled by the manufacturer, the car owner simply brings it in, gets a fresh set then drive off. Now that's an idea and even the American firm who would take part in he newly formed company agrees so much they call it a WINNER. The cars would be … [Read more...]
Ding..ding…ding – Think, a new idea with Electric Vehicles (Part 1)
Nope, were not thinking of a new idea, but the car’s name is Think! The Toyota Prius is credited to be the first commercial fully-electric vehicles among the wide array of other alternative fuelled cars in the United States which has now received more buyers due to ever higher gas prices that have again soared to record highs just a few days ago. The only thing holding back … [Read more...]
GPS – Driving people crazy and into bridges!
In the never ending story of how GPS has allowed drivers and travelers alike to get to their destinations faster and easier, another addition to the saga of the errant GPS and their likewise errant drivers. As in previous posts regarding GPS and their ability to go wrong (extremely wrong) and give wrong directions drivers in the UK have had their common sense so to speak driven … [Read more...]
Toyota and Honda Recalls
The Japanese manufacturer Toyota Motors Co. has issued a recall for all Corolla's and Matrix's with power windows due to problems with the mounts of their window mechanisms. There have been several reports of injuries and motorists who have had their windshields shatter due to excessive rattling. Indicators of the problem begin with changes to the sound of the windows while … [Read more...]