Most farms and agricultural businesses use a wide variety of different types of vehicles, from tractors to harvesters to ATVs to a variety of construction equipment. In addition, many farm vehicles use a variety of trailers to carry and transport loads within farm or agribusiness boundaries, which may be found well alongside public highways. It…
It seems like everyday we are seeing major automakers as well as major companies unveiling their prototypes and models of new electric and self-driving vehicles. Companies like Tesla, Nissan, Google, Uber and Amazon are said to be leading the charge, but the hunt is on for all. Companies are putting more and more into trying…
Want to buy a car that runs on water? Well, it might have sounded strange a few years back, but not anymore. To address the growing menace of air pollution, scientists have actually developed cars that use 100% water as fuel. And what’s more, these cars could potentially be the vehicles of the future, at…
Hybrid electric vehicles are automobiles that use a combination of conventional propulsion systems and rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). The purpose of combining these two different energy sources is to achieve better fuel economy in hybrid electric vehicles than in conventional cars and trucks. Then, the battery is used only for support and limited propulsion…
If you asked someone in the 1940s and early 1950s about the future of the automobile, they would have told you they were looking forward to flying cars at the turn of the 20th century. While technology has allowed humans to advance greatly in automotive engineering since it was first manufactured, unfortunately we have not…
The term that actually applies is HEV, which stands for Hybrid Electric Vehicle. These are the most fuel efficient vehicles available to most of us. While the actual configuration may vary due to the manufacturer’s design intentions, they typically combine a small (by regular vehicle standards) gasoline engine with an electric motor. While the gasoline…
Basically, Electric Meter Made Vehicles are small electric cars that are used by Meter Made when they haul people like you to ticket them. They’re funny and they make me laugh every time I see them, so I thought it would be interesting to showcase as many as I can find on the net. I…
I repeat, do not throw away your driving or motorcycle gloves for the ride of an electric vehicle. Electric vehicles are just a quick fix for the current system. Yes, well, we all have to use less energy, which could arguably include using less plastic junk and being more rational with our daily vehicle use….
In a crisis, first responders rely on their experience and training to safely deal with dangerous situations. As the world moves toward a future where electric vehicles become mainstream, these men and women need new skills to cope with unfamiliar electrical and mechanical systems. The risk of an EV fire from untrained people interacting with…
The Truth About Electric Vehicles Japan has been researching EV (electric vehicle) technology for the last 20 years but the fact is that the electric vehicle was invented before the gasoline engine vehicle. Electric vehicles haven’t really gained popularity due to weak battery and recharge systems. Now scientists have discovered minerals like lithium that could…