Monthly Archives: March 2009

Author : Hilal Abdelwali

Believe it or not, electric cars have been around for a very long time In the early 1900s, there were more electric cars than there were gasoline powered cars Back in the early 1920s when vehicles were becoming more popular, gasoline was very expensive It also was hard to start a gasoline engine, you had to turn and turn and turn a crank in front of the car to get it to start There was no key to start the car like we have today

Gasoline vehicles were also noisy and put out lots of smoke The cars either had no mufflers, or the mufflers did not do a good job So, electric vehicles were a big hit At one time there were 50,000 of them on the roads and streets of the United States

But electric cars soon faded away like the horse drawn carriage New ways to make gasoline cheaply were being discovered A new invention called an electric starter was made It started an electric car with a key instead of a crank A gasoline car could go much farther than an electric one So, gasoline powered vehicles soon became the main method of transporting people

Now that there is a push for cleaner green cars, electricity is once again being looked to as a way to help reduce greenhouse gases released into the air by gasoline and electric cars could be one of the answers to this problem

Electric cars do not burn gasoline in an engine They use electricity stored on the car in batteries Sometimes, 12 or 24 batteries, or more, are needed to power the car Just like a remote controlled, model electric car, electric cars have an electric motor that turns the wheels and a battery to run that motor

To charge an electric cars batteries, the car is usually plugged in at night Some electric cars can plug right into a regular electrical wall outlet Others need a larger outlet, like the kind that a stove or electric clothes dryer plug into Electricity, is then stored in the batteries of the car

The batteries can be lead acid batteries, like the batteries you find in our flashlight or in regular gasoline cars Or they can be ni cad nickel cadmium like the kind that run portable video recorders or a portable video game player only much larger Better batteries that hold more energy and last longer are being developed In 2001, by the time todays fifth graders are ready to drive, electric cars should be able to travel 150 to 200 miles before recharging

Car manufacturers and scientists are constantly coming up with new ways to fuel our vehicles in a cleaner, more environmentally friendly way The production of the electric car is an exciting one that is being embraced by more and more people every year

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Author : Sandra Pazzati

Renting a limousine can be tricky Like other forms of service, limousine services vary from service provider to service provider What are the general guidelines for choosing the right limousine service, so you don’t miss that important conference, or you don’t end up late for your own wedding?

1 Determining the best value for your money

More often than not, consumers would like to save when they engage a service provider for their needs This is a valid concern everyone wants to save money whenever they can However, there is the question of value when it comes to the most inexpensive choices when it comes to limousine services

More often than not, prices are low when the vehicle being used is old which is something that you might want to reconsider if you wish to arrive in style If you want something memorable for your wedding, then getting the most inexpensive limousine might prove to be a mistake because in the drive to save money, you run the risk of embarrassing yourself on your special day

2 Setting the schedule right

Of course you want to arrive on time But how do you set the right coordinates when it comes to time? The trick is planning ahead way ahead of the actual time of use of the limousine If you’re leaving for the airport in two weeks time, then it would be a good idea if you schedule for the limousine service to arrive on the appointed date but reserve for a limousine a week before that date

In doing so, not only would you be holding the limousine service fully responsible for any kind of mistake, but you would be able to cancel if you wanted to Getting the limousine service "just in the nick of time" would be a waste of money

The reason for this is that there would be a chance that only the lousiest units would be available for immediate use You wouldn’t want to go to an airport a hundred miles away on a clunker that was made in the seventies and looks exactly like its purported date of creation

Always remember that not all limousine service providers take extremely good care of their vehicles To an extent what they do on a regular basis is to simply maintain a degree of cleanliness but as for the physical maintenance, that depends largely on what kind of limousine service provider you are looking at

3 Choosing the right limousine service

If you’re in a company and had been bestowed the responsibility to take care of a particularly important client, then chances are, you would want that client to travel in style and in comfort So you hire a limousine to take care of your client as he stays in your humble city

How can this dreamy scenario turn into a nightmare with a blink of an eye? Two distinct ways, and both are connected to the package that you pay for and the kind of limousine service you choose This is still largely connected to the relation between inexpensive limousine service and the quality of service that you should expect from "saving" a few dollars

The first way this scenario can play out badly is when the chauffeur fails to take care of your client during the duration of the service The chauffeur may become discourteous, or may fail to adequately deliver the kind of quality driving that a VIP would want to experience If you saved a few more dollars than the next least expensive limousine service, then there might also be a chance that you have an inexperienced driver in your hands

The second way is that of course, the vehicle may break down in the middle of a trip, and you lose your client

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Author : Ryan Draving

No matter where you live your car is going to experience the weather and that means several major contributors to the deterioration of the look of your automobile’s bodywork can get to work; the sun and the rain are the two major ones but there are also instances of frost damage too

Obviously, the best place to house a car when it isn’t being used is inside a garage or fixed shelter but that is not always possible and in fact most cars and vehicles are kept outside in the elements often for months at a time This is not good news for your bodywork or the car generally so at least make an effort to get the vehicle under cover which means you need a car cover that is both rain and sun resistant

There are many car covers available on the market both readymade in pre defined sizes and custom covers made specifically for that make and model of vehicle; whichever you choose you need to make sure they protect your pride and joy Just because you have purchased a rubberized cover does not mean it will prevent the harmful UV rays of the sun Just as UV rays harm your skin and can do so even through clothing, so the sun’s harmful impact can be felt through an otherwise waterproof covering You must have protection from both elements so it must be waterproof and able to block the sun’s rays

Making sure the car cover fits your vehicle is also an issue to ensure the most effective protection you can provide Remember, your car may be left for weeks or months (and in some sad cases, even years) and making sure that the covering is going to stay in place owes a lot to how well the cover fits and is secured The material must be durable and able to continue providing protection for years despite being exposed to the elements itself There is no point in using a car protection cover which ends up becoming semi detached from the car because the wind has blown it loose and exposed parts of your car to the ravages of sun and water!

A good fitting, quality car protection cover will not just protect your car from the impact of weather conditions; a good car cover will be robust enough to provide protection from physical knocks and scratching caused by people, especially children as well as household pets and wildlife Bird droppings for instance, will quickly cause deterioration in modern car bodywork paint and quickly provide weak areas for water to work on producing rust spots and worse

When you are ready to use your car you need to be able to easily stow the car protection cover away for use next time and this is when a protection cover made from durable, flexible modern materials come into their own and allow for easy handling and storage The protection cover must not crack along the creases caused by folding and being kept for lengthy periods of time when not in use so the protection provided is maintained when you come to use it again

Leaving your vehicle out in the open without any protection is simply going to accelerate the depreciation in value of the vehicle while using a car protection cover will only cost you a fraction of the value you will lose Take the time to ensure that you buy a quality car protection cover which will stand the test of time and provide protection for your vehicle and you will be able to enjoy your car looking its best for that much longer

Ryan Draving is the president of Empire Covers, a leading provider of car covers, truck covers, and other vehicle covers. They can be found online at: http://www.empirecovers.com .

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Author : Frank Strider

There are many types of wheelchairs available and some of them are motorized It is possible that a motorized wheel chair scooter is just the thing you are looking for in this article we will let you find out if you have thought about everything to consider before you make your choice

The questions you should ask yourself

When this is the first thing you are looking for a motorized wheel chair scooter, it might be a good idea to take someone with you who knows something about these devises especially when you are looking for one on medical grounds it is important you make the right choice

And there is not just the scooter to consider you need to be strong enough to control the motorized wheel chair scooter and you need to be able to step on step of and maneuver it If you have enough upper body strength a motorized wheel chair scooter might not be nessaceerra and a manual wheel chair might be enough But you could take in consideration that a motorized one can give a lot of freedom back It is the same difference as in doing everything walking and using a bike or a car you can get further in less time and with less effort

This is also something you need to discuss with your caretaker, doctor or physical therapist they can help you to determine what type of wheel chair you are going to need Your physical condition determines for example the best way to deal with the brakes or how much assistance you will need on a daily basis when you consider the different options

There are for example great differences in the seats a manual wheelchair often comes with the possibility of different kind of seats and cushions, this is not just so you can sit comfortable, but it also to prevent sores that can come from constant sitting Most motorized wheel chair scooter have much less options regarding the seats and this makes it important to take this in consideration Luckily there are more options each year and there are many different brands so it is worth to do your research

There also can be other things to consider like weight, there are many manual wheel chairs t are very lightweight and this can be very convenient when you need to transport the wheel chair It can also make it easier to maneuver

Durability is another point to consider, a lightweight wheelchair might not be as durable as a slightly heavier one and a motorized wheel chair scooter has also a lifetime you need to consider

What Can A Motorized Wheel Chair Scooter Offer You?

There are three and four wheeled motorized wheel chair scooters but they can not be used to drive in a van because the seat of the scooter is often set very high The scooters often come with a little basket in the front and a bag in the form of a net on the back This makes it easy to carry groceries or other items

There are some heavy duty motorized wheel chair scooters that can carry up to five hundred pounds but most are designed to carry a person up to two hundred and fifty pounds They are not designed for more then one person

These kind of wheel chair scooters can give you a lot of freedom and assistance in daily live But it takes some research and help to find the ight one that will fit your personal circumstances, it is possible to take test drives and we advise you to do try a couple of different types of motorized wheel chair scooters and if you have the opportunity talk to some of the actual users of the scooters instead of listening to the salesperson s

Bikes, bikes, bikes, that’s Frank Strider, always talking about motorcycles. He loves to tell you the ins and outs of owning one or more motorcycles at http://www.motorbikeplace.com

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Author : Gregg Hall

Every time you turn on the news you hear about the price of oil going up Threats of embargos, political instability in the Middle East and now Nigeria and in the last year we saw the effect that major hurricanes could have on oil prices due to supplies being disrupted There isn’t a thing we can do to protect against those things but there are some other steps we can take to lower our fuel bill

One thing people don’t realize that is easy is to keep your windows up The friction or drag caused by keeping your windows uses more gas than air conditioning in most cases

At the same time, use your air conditioner sparingly The AC compressor drags down your engine and will have a big negative affect on your gas mileage

Avoid jackrabbit starts and stops; this is one of the biggest culprits of poor fuel economy Accelerate normally and don’t ride bumpers

Keep your car tuned up and running properly A vehicle that is misfiring and not in optimal running condition will burn way more fuel You also want to keep your tires inflated at the proper pressure, if not this will hurt your fuel economy Some vehicles today, like my Nissan Titan for example, have inflation sensors that warn you when the air pressure is getting low Be sure not to over inflate though, this will hurt your gas mileage as well

Don’t keep your vehicle loaded down with unnecessary items that weigh your vehicle down Those of us with trucks and vans are particularly guilty of this in many cases If you aren’t using stuff take it out

Don’t leave your engine running when you are just sitting still If you run into a convenience store resist the urge to leave your vehicle running If you get stuck in traffic and it isn’t moving turn your car off until it starts to move again

Don’t run the highest priced gas in your vehicle Most vehicles today are built to use regular unleaded gasoline Be sure to check your owner’s manual but chances are if you are spending money on the high dollar gas you are just wasting your money

If you work outside the home and have a fair distance to drive get together with other co-workers and have a car pool so that you can all share the cost and cut down on the wear and tear on your individual vehicles

If you live close to the destination you want to go to, the corner store for example, walk or bike instead of hopping in the car It will save gas and help your level of fitness at the same time

Gregg Hall is a business consultant and author for many online and offline businesses and lives in Navarre Florida with his 16 year old son. Get patented car careproducts from http://www.stopwaxing.com

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Author : Paul Hata

Perhaps you’ve already heard about fuel cells or even about hydrogen fuel cell car Yet, only a few knows how it works and why it is very important in the coming years Global warming poses a great threat to the Earth and one way to address such problem is to look for an alternative source of energy

Great attention is now focused in the production of fuel cells for automobiles In fact, car manufacturers are designing sophisticated cars that make use of the hydrogen technology A good thing about using hydrogen fuel cells is that the byproduct is not harmful to the environment By using the fuel cells, oxygen is eliminated which is also needed by humans

Experts compare fuel cells with batteries but there is a great difference The fact is batteries go down but the fuel cells don’t The fuel cells are able to produce the needed car energy through a process called electrolysis You can find 2 electrodes and 1 electrolyte in a fuel cell The oxygen and hydrogen will be separated and after the whole process, heat and water will be produced

The hydrogen molecules will go to the anode and the oxygen molecules to the cathode The fuel cell can use the hydrogen from methanol, gasoline, and natural gas If you try to compare a hydrogen fuel cell car with an ordinary car, the emissions are lesser This is because the process is based entirely on chemistry and not combustion In the coming years, cars will be a lot cleaner and so will the air

The power of the car will come from the electricity produced by hydrogen Currently, the production of fuel cells is unstable because of vibration issues Scientists are still conducting further studies to create more stable fuel cells for your car There are times when you encounter a bumpy road and you will surely need a stable hydrogen fuel cell to function at its best

Pollution is another great problem and countries from all over the world are trying to address it for many years now Despite the measures to control pollution, there seems to be no effect at all But with the new hydrogen fuel cell cars, pollution can be greatly reduced In short, the cars of the future will be environment friendly

Another problem faced by many countries is the huge dependence on oil imports Petroleum has a high demand in the market today but if the hydrogen fuel cell car can be realized the soonest, the demand oil imports will decrease

Hydrogen cars are still not fully developed and continuous studies are still being conducted It might still take a couple of years and while people are waiting for these environment-friendly cars, it wouldn’t hurt to do some searches online This way, you can familiarize yourself with the process involved in the fuel cells You will be amazed at how much money you can save by simply using water for your car

In the years to come, you will often hear people using the term hydrogen fuel cell car It can even be called the car of the future Today, some people might still be amazed at the designs of the cars posted on the net

If you’ve seen science fiction movies, the cars featured there are similar to the hydrogen fuel cell car Be prepared for the next generation cars and get to used to using such term

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Author : Tim Leary

Classic cars for sale are big business these days There is no shortage of unscrupulous people who will take your money and vanish!

To be a knowledgeable buyer, the biggest chunk of your time will be spent in what I call the homework or prep stage Probably 70 percent of your time will be spent studying classic car sale information, researching, and consulting with trusted friends or experts as to the authenticity and details of the car After you have done your homework, the rest is a simple buying transaction The more prepared a buyer, the smoother and faster the transaction

What this means is you will need to invest the necessary time and money to thoroughly research what you are buying It is all about the preparation The one thing that rings true is either you are going to spend the time or money to investigate your potential purchase or you hire an expert to handle the transaction for start to finish

Three Tips to Prevent Classic Car Scams

1 Know What You Want to Purchase

The top details for clarity are knowing what you are looking for, how much you have to spend, and how far you are willing to travel Buying a vintage classic or muscle car is an exercise in search and process of elimination Think of yourself as a modern day Sherlock Holmes There is no use in looking at a show car if you can realistically only afford a project car or a weekend cruiser

Because the internet has made our world smaller, do not waste a buyer’s time if they live halfway across the country and you are only willing to buy locally

Check the NADA price guide so you have a ballpark of what the car will cost depending on condition If the deal is too good to be true, (Are you really going to buy a 1969 Camaro in great condition for $5000?) then it could be scam If you contact the seller and they insist on wiring a deposit, then you will know for sure it is a scam Guaranteed you will never see the cash again!

2 Research Your Vehicle

Buying a classic car has become serious business Classic cars for sale are now selling for what I paid for my first house Would you buy a house with out having a house inspection? Probably not The same goes with buying a muscle car for sale Do your research Get as much information as you can about the make, model, and year, and options of the car The more educated you are about the car, the better you can negotiate if needed And it also indicates to the seller that you know what you are talking about

The internet makes it easy to do research Join a forum that is focused on the type of car you are looking to buy I know serious car collectors who will not buy a car unless they bring in an expert or guru to look at it first If it is good enough for them, it is probably an idea you may want to consider There nothing wrong about not knowing everything about a car You definitely want to avoid paying for what looks like a highly desirable car only to find out that it is a clone

Many people have saved themselves thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars just by paying an expert to inspect and document a car If the car is extremely desirable and rare, the old adage of you can pay me now, or you can pay me later applies Either hire an expert, or talk with someone you trust who can help you look at the car Online car forums and clubs are great resources for this type of information

3) Make Sure All Your Questions Get Answered

Do not be afraid to ask questions Having clarity gives you the confidence to make a buying decision This serves many purposes Before you physically look at the car, contact the seller and ask the important questions

Here are a number of key questions to ask the seller even if the details are not mentioned in the ad (This can double check the seller’s credibility that they really do know the details about their car) I find asking questions in categories is useful in organizing the information

Engine, Drive Train, Options

* What is original to the car? (Engine, transmission, differential)

* Drive train specs (hp, engine size, rear axle ratio, transmission type)

* Options A/C PS, PB, Vinyl roof, trim packages

* How does it run?

Body and Interior

* Interior color and condition?

* Body panels original, any accidents, frame damage, paint and body panel condition?

* Currently inspected and roadworthy or project restoration car?

* Mileage and any known mechanical problems?

Title and Price

* Does the car have a clean title?

* What is the asking price or at least a ballpark figure

How does it look?

* Can you get detailed digital pictures? If so, get A LOT so you can see every detail

* Send to experts or post on a forum for opinions The seller may think the car is all original, but may not know An expert can spot the obvious

Logistics

* Will they allow you to bring in an expert, or independent third party to

inspect and verify the car (If not, RUN from the deal Do not walk)?

* Is there a place locally where you could arrange to put the car up on

a lift and do a visual and physical inspection?

This may sound like a lot of work, but it is fundamental for a solid transaction where you get exactly what you want

The best piece of advice I can offer is to remember you are in control of the

transaction If there is something that does not feel right about the car or the seller or anything related to the transaction, let it go This includes being pressured by a seller to make a quick decision If a deal is going to work, it needs to be natural and a win win situation for both parties There is normally something fishy going on, if a seller starts to hard close a deal There is no use in trying to force a deal to work from either party

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Author : kenneth kwan

Body Kits installation should not be taken lightly It’s important that the kit you add not only look perfect on your car, but allow your car to function impeccably Well, there are a few things that you can do to help your car fit perfectly into its new skin If you’re going to drop all that money on the parts, you may as well make sure that you’re putting them onto something worthy That means complete perfection, starting where it counts: on the inside

Get a tune up and an oil change, check your fluids, test your battery, spark plugs, tire treads and make sure all of your lights work The little incidentals are what really make or break other people’s impressions of you and your car A rattle in your engine or a squeak in your breaks will completely downplay any extras on the outside If it looks lovely, but sounds crappy, no one will want to get in Also, knowing that everything under the hood is solid will just make you feel more confident about showing it off

The next step is to pound out any chinks, literally Adding body kits to your car will really stretch out the lines, make it look classier, and sportier If there’s a big dent in the middle of your door, though, the body kit can’t do thing to help you People will wonder why you bothered to spend money on the spoiler, but not the original car This also goes for any cracked windows, broken mirrors, or smashed tail lights People’s eyes should go to the extras and not the “uh oh’s ”

The very last thing to do is get a complete wash, wax, and detail This does a couple of things First of all, it makes your car look shiny and new, just like body kits will It would be silly if the colors didn’t match just because you were too cheap to wash your car Secondly, you know you’re going to want all kinds of people to come for rides, so you don’t want the inside to look anything but brand spanking new

All these things seem silly, and perhaps like they really needn’t be bothered with if there’s no big problem, but it all gets at the very heart of purchasing body kits You want your car to look good so that you will too You’re showcasing your taste and your ability to maintain something beautiful Your car really can’t be a mess when it’s about to get a fresh body kit There’s no point in spending hundreds of dollars just to end up looking silly when you need a jump on the way home

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