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What the Future Holds for Hybrid Cars
Hybrid cars were the first alternative fuel vehicle available on a wide commercial scale. The most familiar hybrids are hybrid electric vehicles, which combine an electric motor with a small gasoline engine. The term “hybrid car” has a broad meaning, and refers to any vehicle that uses more than one fuel source to accelerate. So how exactly do hybrid cars work, and how might the technology develop in the next decade?
3 Keys to Sharing a Car
For those that are considering becoming a one car household, honestly, it is simply a new habit, and people are quite adaptable. Sharing a car isn’t as difficult as it seems – it’s mostly a matter of keeping organized and being open to asking others for help.
Gas Prices Are Rising: 6 Fuel-Saving Tips
Rising gas prices are all over the news lately, and we’re not even at the point in summer when prices typically peak each year. Of course, high gas prices are just one reason to want to maximize fuel efficiency or find alternatives to using that car. Cars are huge polluters. In fact, cars and trucks are the number one cause of air pollution here in the U.S.
Great Idea: Congestion Charging
Congestion charging started in London back in 2003, and they extended the covered area in 2007. Basically, cars that want to drive in certain high-traffic areas have to pay a toll or face a fine. Since launching the program, London has seen a six percent increase in bus ridership.
Winter Tip: Warming Up the Car Engine is More than Unnecessary
Did you grow up thinking that you needed to warm up the car on chilly winter morning to avoid damaging the engine? It turns out that your engine is ready to roll much sooner than you’d think.
