Fuel Cells: Are They the Future of Automotive Propulsion?
The automotive industry is changing faster than we can imagine. First there was the huge transition from manual to automatic transmission and then came the hybrid vehicles and now there are the fuel cell electric vehicles. All this changes are coming to effect through the attempts to reduce on environmental pollution. Is it therefore safe to assume that the future of automotive propulsion lies in the fuel cells?
The fuel cell was first developed in 1839 by a Welsh physicist, William Grove, and has undergone numerous Read the rest of this entry »
Mini Vans are No Longer Just for Soccer Moms
Mini vans are no longer just for soccer moms anymore. There are mini vans out there that cater to virtually all types of people. There are mini vans that cater to sporty people. These types of mini vans are kind of shaped like an SUV and have a sporty look to them.
There are also luxury mini vans, and these types of mini vans offers much more room than most mini vans. Some luxury mini vans offers drivers adaptive cruise control as well as roof racks. Luxury mini Read the rest of this entry »
American Pony Cars Combine Modern Technology and Nostalgia
In 1964, America saw the birth of the pony car. The concept was to put a powerful engine into a relatively small and light four seater coupe and convertible that was built for fun but still offered a bit of utility. And it seems that the country was ready for such an offering as the models lit up the sales charts. Over the next several years these cars became more and more powerful and young car buyers just had to have them. They we somewhat rudimentary by today’s standards but they were, nonetheless, a total blast to drive Read the rest of this entry »
Korean Manufacturers Grow Up to Deliver Quality and Value
When Korea first began to produce automobiles, they decided to attack the low end of the global market. Their cars were known to be small, light, underpowered, and light on technology and features. As they developed a dealership network and a better understanding of the market, Korean manufacturers saw opportunities to go head on with the near luxury and even full luxury brands from Europe, Japan, and the United States.
Design shifted from cheap to something that emulated the top auto makers Read the rest of this entry »
New Hybrids Marry Power and Economy
The new hybrids are different. The emphasis today is on power as well as economy. The hybrid certainly does address the issue and concern of sky-rocketing fuel prices. The engineering process of the manufacturers of these cars is now making a statement of power that goes along with fuel economy. Most automobile manufacturers either have presented their own version of the fuel-savvy hybrid, or have announced plans in the near future to do so.
A hybrid car is a vehicle Read the rest of this entry »