Archive for March, 2009
AN OPERATION THAT CREATES A WHOLE NEW “U” joint
DAWSON & 1993 GEO TRACKER CONVERSION Work done by Mike Dawson not a doctor, but should be a doctor of mechanics. Operating under the name of: Dr. Winchwrench. This is a major operation that can create a whole new experience for you and your automobile. That is, one that will run on just electricity for [...]
About Gas Prices and the “Sub Prime” Problem
It has captured my attention that many people are blaming today’s mortgage problem on banks who have given millions of dollars to people who are less than deserving of loans. Unfortunately, it is difficult to believe that this is the case, fully. The mortgages labeled as sub prime are only 7% of the total outstanding [...]
WHAT IS TODAY’S PUBLIC OPINION ON PEV’S?
Can anyone out there how many all Electric vehicles and/or hybrids there are in the US today? This includes home made retro-fit’s (converting a gas to electric) I can come up with a mathematical guess. In our area of 250,000 people there are about 45 PEV’s and HEV’s. The national population is 305 million. This [...]
SO WHAT’S THE DEAL, WHY ARE THE CAR COMPANIES BUILDING HYBRIDS AND NOT ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLES?
The car manufacturing companies in the U.S. are coming out with hybrids and not all electric cars. 1. Do they feel that nobody would buy an all electric car? 2. Do they think the hybrid a safe way to go? 3. Is this a good way to make the transition from IC engines to electric [...]
Toyota’s New Shuttle Cars
Toyota has manufactured four new electric powered shuttle cars. They are going to be used as public transport in the Portland area after the new implantation of electric car recharging and hybrid filling stations in the area. These public transport electric vehicles are going to be the first in a line of green transportation systems [...]
GridPoint Buys V2Green
GridPoint has just invested around $120 million in accumulated funds to purchase the V2Green electric car charging facilities and software. The company, GridPoint, specialises in the distribution of software that helps to power multiple generating units, in this case, electric car charging outlets. The software is used to control the distribution of electricity from port [...]
L-ion, the new leading power source?
The current electric and hybrid car batteries, whilst they are fit for purpose, they do not last as long as they should. It is thought that a Lithium-Ion Battery would last twice as long. No figures have been released as of yet, but plans are being pursued to manufacture electronic chips that may serve to [...]
The responsible car owner will have car insurance!
It is alarming to know that more than half of the vehicles on the road might not be insured! The crime statistics in South Africa provide more than enough reason for any responsible vehicle owner to purchase insurance! Not only do we need insurance against the risk of theft and hijacking – but also to [...]
Sizzling Set of Wheels, Porsche 911 4S Pon Edition
Now why would anyone in the world be jealous of the Dutch? Well because they are exclusively bringing home 15 (fifteen) Pon Edition 911 4S Porsches— and that luxury will not be available for the rest of the world. The first in the world to import Porsche models, way back in 1949, the Dutch will [...]
Range Rover Sport Platinum R wide body kit from Concept802
The Range Rover Sport is surely a smart looker that captures attention with ease. Obviously knowing this, the folks from Concept802 has released a Platinum R wide body kit for the Sport model that seems to enhance the company’s cool bravado. Complete with new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a new front grille, and [...]
