“Green Vehicles” as you know is a term to define the environment friendly vehicles, which are as well fuel efficient and consume very less energy as compared to the other vehicles. They normally feature engines powered by alternative fuels, hybrid electricity, plug-in hybrid electricity , battery , compressed-air, hydrogen and fuel cell to neat ethanol , flexible-fuel, natural gas and clean diesel. Over the years, they seem to have created a niche for themselves among the automotive …
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Women account for a large section of the car buyers. They have certain aspects that they seek while buying cars. Luxury and comfort being the main aspects that they seek, most women also claim that they would prefer fuel efficiency in the cars they buy. If the car happens to be easy to handle, then the women is definitely sure to be attracted to it. If the steering wheel can be easily adjusted, then it is an added attraction. Car easy to drive is definitely the choice of women. Women as …
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D-4D is the short form for ‘Direct Injection 4 Cylinder Common Rail Diesel Engine’. Originally, the development of power in the diesel engine was achieved by feeding low-pressure diesel by a mechanical injector to the pre-combustion chamber in the cylinder head. Ignition took place due to the heat of compression. Though the system was fuel-efficient, the absence of precision and refinement resulted in vibration and noise. The combustion of the fuel used to be incomplete, allowing smoke …
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In the internal combustion engine, the fuel is burnt within the engine to generate heat necessary to do the useful work. There is no external heat source. The most common types of internal combustion engines are petrol engine and diesel engine. The Petrol engine: The essential parts of the petrol engine are the cylinder, the piston, the spark plug, intake valve, exhaust valve, crankshaft, camshaft, flywheel, clutch and gearbox. The reciprocating or ‘up and down motion’ created in …
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How often have you had to brake suddenly while driving? In such instances, how do you think to avoid collision? How far away do you think you should be from the vehicle in front? If you want to avoid any collision from the car or any other vehicle ahead, then be sure to maintain a proper distance. Often is the case that the driver behind ends up scolding the one in front, for the sudden brake, that he has to put, rather than keeping a decent distance from the vehicle, ahead. However, we …
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Driving as you know follows separate rules and regulations in each country. Hence, those not accustomed to a particular country may find it difficult. However, here are a few pointers for those who may be driving, even when abroad. It pays to know the rules and driving protocols of the country you are in. Firstly, be sure to pay attention to the specified speed limit in each road. Confirm that you not only go over speed, but some of the roads in certain country may require you to not go …
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Typically vehicle insurance more commonly known as auto insurance is the insurance that is purchased for any motor vehicle that run on the roads. The chief use of insurance is to provide security against any damages to the vehicle or the owner as a consequence of traffic accidents and also protection against any liability that could probably crop up thereof. Insurance rules vary from state to state and country to country. In India auto insurance takes care of covers for loss or damage that could …
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Second hand car sales are on the surge, with more and more users opting for it. However, it is better if you look at both the benefits as well as the disadvantages of using a used car. A vehicle remains brand new only as long as it remains at the showroom. Once, you have purchased it and used in even once, it goes down in its value, seeing as it becomes second hand. If used for three years, then the car may go down by nearly forty to almost forty five percent of its price. Disadvantage in …
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