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Highlight of the History of the Hybrid Car

ong before Honda hits the market of US in 1999. When discussing about history of the hybrid car, you must know that the first of hybrid car is created by Ferdinand Porsche who is German engineer. In making this car, it does a combination of an electric motor and gas engine. At the next detail of history of the hybrid car, you must know that this car is less popular because the innovation of steam powered cars at the beginning of 20th century. The…

The New Release of Toyota – Toyota Prius MPV

No one doubts the contribution of Toyota in creating an environmentally friendly vehicle. This company continues to innovate to display the vehicles are cool, sporty and environmentally friendly. And we can see their innovations in the Los Angeles Auto Show this month by Toyota RAV4EV. Interesting news about the electric drive vehicles. And most surprising is that this company plans to release 11 models of new or redesigned hybrid in late 2012. …

China & United States will Become Partner on Electric Cars

In public opinion, Republic of China or RRC is often regarded as a ‘big competitor’ to the United States auto industry for two main reasons. First, China surpasses the U.S. to become the world’s largest car market and it’s getting bigger (in the last year). Second, the government of China want directly go to the electric car and spent the past gasoline ICE or internal combustion engine. According to the experts in China’s ele…

The Internal Combustion Engine and Car Emissions

to the atmosphere. The combustion process is started through engine ignition using the spark ignition method or the compression ignition system. Where Does Gasoline Come In? There are electric/gasoline-type systems that use a combination of lead-acid battery plus an induction coil to create a high-voltage electrical spark. The spark will then ignite the mix of air and fuel within the cylinder. The battery is rechargeable even during operation thr…