Archive for October, 2009
October 31st, 2009 | 
Author: Running Your Car On Water – Is It Possible?
Some people might find the above heading unbelievable. Can a car really run on water? If that were possible imagine how much you could save every month on gas bills! In a world where gas prices go up almost daily and show very little sign of getting any better we have to be realistic and very proactive about our energy needs and how we can satisfy them and still be able to take care of our families.
Studies have long shown that water can be a very efficient energy source. By using a little electricity from your car/truck battery you can separate water into a gas called HHO or Hydroxy. Hydroxy burns beautifully and provides enormous energy while giving off water as the ‘exhaust’.
Due to the amazing molecular expansion that takes place in the conversion from water to Hydroxy very little water is needed…1 quart/1 Litre of water may last for Months of driving up to 900 miles.
Along with that comes the benefit to the environment that this energy source provides. You can cut down your CO2 emission by literally tons every year and that’s a very good plus with the effects of climate change beginning to rock some of the biggest nations in the world influencing them to initiate policies that will aid in preventing further deterioration of the environment.
You can get ahead of the game and at the same time save thousands of dollars.
It’s truly an amazing discovery and as such has gained immense popularity. A number of companies have now created step by step tutorials on how you can convert your very own car to run on water. The best tutorials are easy to follow and don’t require expensive or hardtofind supplies.
As time progresses and gas prices continue to go up and up it may very well be the best alternative to switch to running your car on the most abundant substance on earth Water.
About the writer: Darrell F writing on behalf of AUF the specialists in Lexus car leasing deals.
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Road Safety Volvo Clothing And The Death Of Toad Of Toad Hall
The early 1900s saw the dawning of an new era; the horse drawn carriage was to be a thing of the past and the horseless carriage was making its debut on the roads of the British countryside. Back in those early days there were no tests to ensure that the drivers of these vehicles were not endangering themselves or others; and the cars back then were notoriously difficult to handle despite their reputation for being rather slow. To begin with these vehicles had a footman with a flag that walked ahead of the motor car to keep the road clear for the oncoming traffic. Now that is slow.
The danger these vehicles posed to the general public as well as the drivers became more evident as the cars got faster; and like an Aesop’s fable we can take the good ole Toad of Toad Hall as a shining example of the history of the motor car car drivers and the birth of driving fashion! Donning driving gear was as much a part of driving as the driving itself albeit out of a need for safety and comfort. Goggles gloves and flight hat all combined to fight off the wind and protect from brambles and bushes when the inevitable happened and the car left the road. Toad was often depicted in his tweed three piece suit with accessorised driving clothes; tearing through the English countryside yelling ‘pwhoop pwhoop’ whilst beeping his horn to warn any poor souls in the way that they were to be imminently flattened.
This display of innate driving madness was a sign of the times and before long there was a government department set up to improve road safety. The introduction of headlights windscreen wipers and driving tests all helped to reduce fatalities on the road bringing about an era of sensible driving and road safety awareness. As vehicles were modified they became more comfortable; hard topped instead of open topped cars were the norm interiors were fabric instead of leather and heaters were introduced to prevent windows icing up and drivers getting cold. This meant all the Toads on the road ditched the driving clothes the way they used to ditch their cars.
There were no need for gloves hats and goggles when one was driving in the apparent lap of luxury but somehow the fashion held on mostly in the social circles of the car enthusiast. What was once a safety requirement soon became a nod to those in the know; automotive geeks with classic cars pulled on soft kid leather gloves as they set out for a Sunday drive; and it is these safe Sunday drivers typically of a Volvo loving nature that are responsible for the emblazoned apparel in car accessory shops today. These drivers are known for their caution and their understated sensible fashion choices so typically not Toad of Toad hall at all.
The Volvo driver is likely to be wearing clothing that is smart yet casual; any visible brand logo will be barely visible to the naked eye. Emblems are understated yet likely to be on every item that the Volvo man has with him when getting into his perfectly polished and unlittered automobile. From scarf to gloves baseball hat to belt the Volvo man’s clothing will be a statement of style and sensibility; slightly milk tray man with a little bit of James May thrown in for good measure; and most definitely no Toad of Toad Hall tweed.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Dominic Donaldson is an expert in the motoring industry.Find out more about Volvo clothing and how to accessorise your Sunday drive at Evolve Store.
Review Of 2007 Shelby Ford Cobra Mustang
Ford and Shelby combined their efforts and created a muscle car to rival any other the 2007 Ford Shelby Cobra Mustang. It is also the first one that the two have designed and produced since 1967 when they created the first Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 edition Mustang.
The 2007 Ford Shelby Cobra was based on the redesign that was created and made the North American Car of the Year and the Canadian Car of the Year the 2005 GT500. This one of the most affordable Mustangs you will ever find and it is also one of the fastest on the market.
Underneath the hood is a V8 5.4 liter engine that has the ability tto push out 500 horsepower and 480 poundft of torque at 4500 RPM. This engine is mated to a six speed manual transmission. Together they allow the Mustang to rev from 0 to 60 in 4.91 seconds.
It is available in two trims the coupe and powered soft top convertible. Standard to each model are leather seats 500 watt sound system and an in dash CD changer. It also comes with 18 machined aluminum wheels that have Goodyear F1 tires. Racing stripes run down the side of both models though customers have the option of removing these. But what would a Mustang be without these stripes?
One of the biggest things that we look for in a car is power handling and of course safety. Having power is great but if it is not safe what good is it to us? It comes with traction control anti lock disc brakes and front seat mounted side air bags. The 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang Cobra received a five star rating for frontal crash test as well as a four star rating for side impact. These scores came from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
About the writer: The 2007 Shelby Cobra Mustang is one of the fastest and best built on the market. For details on other Mustang models visit Cobra Mustang Net.