Fuel economy in automobiles

Automobiles, Efficiency, and the Environment Developed in 1884 by Karl Friedrich Benz, the gasoline-powered automobile is perhaps one of the most essential inventions in history (Cheng). This invention allowed people to travel faster, longer, and more often, which helped our world begin developing into the global economy that it now is. Today, one of the biggest concerns when it comes to the environment and economy is the use of automobiles and the fuels that they burn. With the rise of gas prices, new fuel efficiency standards, and the ever-present concern of global warming and its’ effect on the planet, automobile efficiency, it seems, is more important than ever. A lot of energy goes into making a car run. First, the electrical energy…

every industry in the globe. And that includes the automobile industry. This essay delves into subject of environmental challenges the American auto industry is facing in terms of global competition, new technologies used, the effect of emissions on the environment and government reactions and the customer opinions of the American cars. Global competition of American cars As global competition intensifies in the past decades American automobile industry has continue searching for various…

of climate change, environment, ‘range anxiety’, and government’s role in the market? The average American consumer can use this information to make informed decisions on their vehicle choices in the future. The audience would be people who can afford to buy an energy efficient car, new or used and drivers interested in making environmentally friendly choices. Also, anyone interested in how consumers make their choices. So, marketers would be interested in this to help better appeal to this type…

extremely inconvenient to hold a baby in one arm suspended over the fountain while trying to get the spout of water just right, and it's much more pleasant to simply fill the mug and go sit on the bench of your choice. Follow these tips and you'll discover that both you and your baby will enjoy getting out more. I also recommend taking along your own food as it's more nutritious and convenient than bothering with restaurants or fast-food outlets, but that's another article. A simple fact of…

car's engine. If the timing belt is not replaced and it fails, major internal components of your vehicle could be damaged and the repair - costly. Heat, not cold weather, can mostly affect the life of your car battery. During summer months, be sure to check your battery regularly and keep the battery terminals clean and free of dirt, as dirt can drain your car's battery and inhibit current flow. During these challenging economic times, gas mileage and cost can also be a concern. To cut down on…

Ways To Increase Your Truck Mileage While fuel prices are hiking up at a rapid speed, looking for fuel-efficient alternatives have become imperative. Many people tradeoff their large vehicles with something that utilizes less fuel. But, you run a goods carrier company, you need trucks and trailers, so trading them with other vehicles is not an option here. Therefore, increasing the truck’s fuel mileage is probably the best solution here. To do so, you just need to make some improvements and…

off, the economy has a lot of companies which produce a lot of the same products. As a result, companies are competing against each other to get the business of the consumers. In order to make a profit, companies try to cut down prices by reducing the cost of production. Other companies might just take a different approach like price cutting to drive smaller business out of the market. This competition makes the companies develop their technology in order to provide for the supply and demand of…

With gasoline prices steadily on the rise, many commuters are finding it more and more difficult to justify spending their hard earned money on the high cost of fuel rather than other necessities, including food and electricity. With that in mind, there are five simple steps that you can take to help stretch your dollar a little bit farther when it comes to your car’s fuel consumption. Carpool. If you have children who are in school, consider sharing the driving responsibility with other…

Regions.com shows a chart that you can personalize on how much miles per gallon your cars get. The data shows that fuel efficient cars will save you on average $123 per month. To explain, the gas is cheaper because you need less of it. You will save $123 if you switch to a fuel efficient car and if the gas guzzlers were banned. Rhiannon Bettivia goes on to say, “By banning gas guzzlers, we can force car designers and manufacturers to produce more efficient cars.”(Bettivia) To illustrate, we…

look at a few of the standard features found in child car seats: 1) 5 Point Safety Harness - This is the most secure belt system a seat can have. If the car seat you are considering does not have a 5 point safety harness, I advise you to look elsewhere. 2) EPS Energy Absorbing Liner - Without question, the most important feature a child car seat can have. Almost all new car seats come with this type of liner. Upon impact, the foam linear absorbs and distributes the energy which decreases the…