It doesn't seem too long ago that the electrical system in a vehicle was mostly concerned with lights, starter motors, radios and windshield wipers Those days are long gone

According to several reputable studies, up to thirty percent of a typical gasoline car engine's output is lost during braking in everyday city driving situations Believe it or not, this simple principle is one of the primary reasons gas mileage on the highway is so much higher: less braking

Technology gurus are hiding in a variety of places these days Say, for instance, the automotive industry

It started out simple enough Historians may argue the chronology, but "Active Safety" likely began with the "horn," an effective way to alert the guy ahead of you that you might run into him if he doesn't move

It's Saturday, which means you have chores to do You jump in your minivan and turn the ignition

It wasn't long ago when safety belts were a new innovation in automotive technology Simply understanding that restraining individuals in their vehicles during a crash could assist in saving their lives was a major discovery

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When you pull your car or truck into a gas station these days, "going green" takes on several meanings, depending on your point of view For one thing, as the cost of gasoline continues to inch higher, the larger amounts of green stuff leaving your wallet has an immediate impact

"Yeah, I've thought about buying a hybrid car," said Stephanie "Especially with the gas prices

In 2007, sales of new hybrid cars rose by nearly 40%, despite a drop in overall automotive purchases According to an American news agency, approximately 350,000 additional hybrid vehicles were purchased over the prior year - and by the end of 2007, nearly one million hybrid vehicles were on the road