DIY Electric Car

MARCH 27, 2008

Conventional cars work by exploding fuel and air in a chamber to exert force on the pistons, but what if rather than using an explosion to provide that pressure on the piston, you just stored your ‘fuel’ at a constant high pressure. That’s the concept behind the air car , and it looks like a pretty promising technology.

Green Cars 100

Green Cars Green Parts Cars 100

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. A torquey turbo four.

Hyundai 80

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 80

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

Mazda 52

Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

One motor is for driving power, while the other is to start the engine, charge the battery and enables the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. The EPA has rated the 2024 Maverick Hybrid fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined.

Ford 49

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 49

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

One is for driving power, while the other is to start the engine, charge the battery and provides the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Ford 87

Ford Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 87