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Stuck for ideas on being more fuel effecient???

Amelie — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:27:24 +0000

The Government is always banging on about how we all need to become more fuel efficient, and with petrol prices showing no signs of reducing any time soon, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to be more fuel efficient.

This is easier said than done though, especially for those who only know the basics about how their car works!!

There are many ways of becoming more fuel efficient though, and the internet is always a good place to start looking for ideas.

Just a few minutes’ browsing, and you’re likely to come across lots of useful hints and tips- so get searching now!!

Put the brakes on fuel wastage

Amelie — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:32:23 +0000

We all know the importance of ensuring that we’re as fuel efficient as possible, and one way in which people really waste petrol is by braking more often than is neccessary.

This isn’t to say that you need to ignore braking until the very last minute and risk ploughing into the car in front, but there are other ways in which you can change your driving habits.

Instead of braking, change lanes if possible, or gradually slow down if you see a situation ahead where you’re likely to need to brake.

All it takes is a little forward planning and you can become much more fuel efficient.

Where can I find a pink fuel efficient car

Abbie — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:26:55 +0000

As being fuel efficient is so important nowadays, I’ve started to think about upgrading my old car for something that’s a bit more friendly on my purse and a bit more friendly on the environment.

This might sound like a pretty simple task to the less fussy amongst you, but I have one specific requirement- the car has to be pretty in pink!

There’s plenty of nice fuel efficient cars around in other boring colours like red and blue- but who what’s the point in blending in with everyone else when you’re spending so much money?!

Ideas on the back of a postcard please!!!!!!!

1000 mph Car Design Finalised

Amelie — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:31:32 +0000

A UK team is attempting a 1000 mph land speed record in a hybrid car (tenuous eco link). However, this is no ordinary hybrid. Bloodhound as it is known, has a V12 engine, a Eurofighter EJ2000 jet engine and a 400kg hybrid rocket engine to give it the power required to reach the 1000 mph. Travelling at such speeds on land the major problem with the car is the stability and extensive computer simulation work has been completed to test the design.
With the design work completed the car assembly will take place in Bristol. If everything runs smoothly it is estimated that a record attempt could take place as early as 2011 on the Hakskeen Pan, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.

The Fastest Kettle on Wheels

Amelie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:20:55 +0000

The UK has just set the world record for the fastest steam powered car when it reached 148mph during its record attempt in the Mojave desert, California smashing the previous record of 127 mph.

The car is actually very simple in its operation. The water for the steam is carried in two resivoirs on either side of the cockpit and is heated in six micro-boilers which super heat small quantities of the water at high pressure to power a turbine which drives the back wheels.

The driver of the car is Don Wales who comes from an illustrious pedigree of world speed record holders. He is the grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell, a racing driver in the 1920s and is the nephew of Donald Campbell, the famous landspeed and water speed record holder of the 5os.

As with most record attemps, there were problems. There was a danger that the car would overheat in the dessert heat. The electronics had to be cooled using dry ice. The record was broken on the last days of their time in the dessert. They nearly ran out of time.

Road Trains

Amelie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:03:20 +0000

One way that has been suggested to increase fuel efficiency of cars travelling on the motorway is to make them travel in close proximity in ‘trains’ of cars. This reduces the amount of fuel used because each car is benefiting from reduced drag. Fuel savings could be as great as 20%.

The lead car, handled by a professional driver, would monitor the status of the road train and collect up to eight cars. Sensors on each vehical would monitor the distance and control the throttle and brakes to ensure that the distance between each car was kept constant.

Research is being conducted by a number of universities in the US. While in Europe, a research project funded by the European Comission is aimed at a system for commuters that travel long distances to work and commercial vehicals. Road trials will be held on test tracks in the UK, Sweden and Spain and even public road trials in Spain.