When the mystery of boiling of fluids in the form of micro-channels was unveiled by scientists, formulas and models that can be used to cool high-power electronic gadgets was cracked. The high-power electronics in question include hybrid and electric cars, computers, aircraft, and several other devices. According to Suresh Garimella of Purdue University, Mechanical Engineering […]
Belleville Man Builds an Electric Car
Chris Roberts, a Belleville man, made lemonade out of a lemon. He took a non-operational 1985 Renault Alliance DL convertible, and changed it to a fully operational electric car. Robert is a 38-year old infrastructure specialist who lives in Ameren, Illinois. His normal duties include supporting the operations personnel in the implementation of advanced metering […]
Plug in Electric Cars Sales in June
The month of June saw the sales of Nissan reach a moderately acceptable level considering the fact that they did not reach the heights they set in May. Nevertheless, Nissan was still able to post the highest level of hybrid car sales in the market. Nissan reported to have sold an estimated 2,347 Nissan Leafs. […]
The New Battery Driven BMW
BMW has made a significant investment in green cars. This has been caused by the ever-increasing demand for green cars around the world. One such investment by the company has been in the BMW i3 model. This is an all-electric car. The company made an effort to make this model stand out from the rest […]
Guide for 2014 and 2015 Hybrid Cars
Just about 10 years ago, there were only about four brands of hybrid cars in the American market. Today, the number has tremendously grown. One of the original hybrid cars in the market was the Toyota Prius. At the time, the most fuel-efficient car in the market was the original Honda Insight. The Prius swiftly […]
Shanghai Auto Show 2013
A directive by the European Union will require that carbon emissions by new cars be regulated to less than 95g for every kilometer, much less than the current 135g/km. At the Shanghai Auto Show, this message seems to have been received loud and clear where an assortment of eco-friendly cars is on display. There are […]
Toyota Prius Still Leading in Hybrid Car Sales
In February, a total of 27,038 hybrid cars were bought by Americans. Out of the total sales, 64% of the cars were linked to Toyota Motors, with the Prius leading. The success of competitors is continually being blocked by Toyota Prius, one of the oldest modern hybrid cars. Hybrid Cars published a report that showed […]
Nearly Full Details and Specs for 2016 Volt Released by Chevy
General Motors has just released the full details for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. These are inclusive of the main equipment, specifications, and upgrades. The car’s price range is the only detail missing. All this information was listed by GM in an ordering guideline of 25 pages that is available online. However, the automaker is currently […]
The Five Leading Hybrid and Electric Cars
Hybrid and electric cars are among the best cars that drivers need to take a look at when deciding on a car to buy, given their impressive mileage and fuel-efficiency. One of the best electric cars is the BMW i3, which has been said to be a game-changer model. The BMW i3 is not only […]
Shipping of Apple Electric Car Set for 2019
The likelihood of production of an electric car by Apple has been increasing over the last few months. According to inside sources, an electric car is currently under production and its shipping date has been scheduled for 2019. Automotive News, one of the most knowledgeable sources regarding the program, has reported that Apple Inc. plans […]