A peep into the hydrogen tech based transports

12 08 2009
Honda Hydrogen Powered car

Honda Hydrogen Powered car

Its no longer in the pipeline or in your dreams,time has finally come for the era of hydrogen cars.The pride of introducing the first hydrogen car goes to honda,who have achieved a feat and have laid the foundation for many more.Basically,hydrogen car makes use of liquid hydrogen or compressed hydrogen. Liquid hydrogen is highly inflammable and its security is critical.hydrogen cars provide for a cheap,clean modes of transport. Next big thing in here is the introduction of hydrogen peroxide cars which have so far been used in bleaching teeths and have been primarily used in war heads and submarines may soon be finding their way into our combustion engines.H2O2 is a zero percent emission fuel and can greatly reduce the carbon foot print caused by all of us daily.The emissions that can come from it are heat,oxygen and steam,which provides for a non-polluting emissions. China has developed the first hydrogen peroxide using vehicle named “Habo No.1” in a Volkswagen vehicle.The fullest potential of this fuel has still not been exploited and efforts still underway in making it a feasible alternative fuel.The greatest advantage of hydrogen peroxide as it exists in a liquid form and poses no storage and transportation problems.its time that the automobile industry understands its potential and pave the road ahead for future vehicles.so its goin to be “H2 and H2O2” the way forward….





Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

16 07 2009

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the Evo as its popularly called has been the most successful sedan manufactured by the Japanese car maker till date. There have been ten generations of the Evo till now. All of them share a two litre turbocharged engine. Mitsubishi has manufactured the Evo for both the streets and the race tracks although there is not much technical specification difference between both the variants. The cars are famous in rally championships too throughout the world. The current generation The Evolution X was unveiled in 2007. The Evo X is the first car in the series to have a four wheel drive. Most of the generations are manufactured with stock body kits and spoilers to give the car a better aerodynamic performance and sporty look. These cars look good and they perform well too. They can equal the performance of the best supercars with a bit of modifications and tuning. This makes the Evo widely preferred by those who cannot afford a supercar. The Evo can be commonly seen in the car modification scene as many people love it for its looks and performance. This car is for all those who want to own a sports car without shelling out a lot of cash.





Mazda RX8

10 07 2009

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You would definitely want to take a close look at this car if you happen to pass by it. The new 2009 Mazda RX8 is sure to catch your eyes with its stunning styling and spacious interiors and boot. The RX8 was originally introduced in 2003 and production is on till date. It is the successor of the RX7. It is a four seater, rear wheel drive coupe. The new RX8 is powered by a 1.3L rotary engine with a six speed gearbox and is available in both manual and automatic transmission. It can go from 0 to 100 kmph in less than 7 seconds. The new RX8 is infact a bit slower than its previous model. Visual changes are not very much noticable. It has new headlights and taillights which are just minor changes. The handling of the car is exceptional even at top speeds with its multilink suspension taking in all the jerks. The safety features include antilock disk brakes, dynamic stability control, air bags and anti whiplash seats. This is also the only car to receive a five star rating for the rollover test. Mazdaspeed which is an in-house tuning of Mazda produces after market parts and accessories like body kits, suspension upgrades, interior accessories and engine upgrades.





Car Body Kits

13 05 2009

Car modifications not only make your car look good, they also increase the performance of your car. If you are looking to really stand out from the crowd then body kits are the way to go. Car body kits give your car the sporty look which you have always dreamt of. Body kit manufacturers have a huge selection of car body kits for almost every make and model of car and in almost every color. Most of the body kits appear in standard colors which can be than painted to the colour of our choice. A full body kit usually contains a front and rear bumper and side skirts to give you the aero dynamic sporty look. Some body kits also include an optional spoiler. They are made of urethane or carbon fiber and are highly durable. Carbon fiber is much lighter but it is pretty expensive. Body kits can be easily installed by just clipping them onto the car’s body. They make your car more aerodynamic thus decreasing the air resistance of the car. This improves both the acceleration and the top speed of the car. Body kits are the latest trend to get the stunning looks without having to shell out much.car_body_kits





Deciding on the best stereo system for your car

17 04 2009

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In car entertainment is necessary for all cars. The ideal stereo system for your car need not necessarily be the most expensive one but the one that best meets your needs. Needs can vary depending on individual to individual and also depends on the car you drive. If you just want to listen to radio and play a few CDs almost any stereo system would do. But if you want to have the best music experience, use a set of component speakers with separate woofers and tweeters to transform your car into a concert soundstage. If you want your music to have a little more “umph”, you can go in for an amplifier which increases the output power without distorting it giving more life and clarity to your music. If you want to really feel the beat and the bass, then a subwoofer is a great addition to your audio system. A subwoofer usually goes into the boot of your car. Always try going in for a player which is iPod and USB compatible and avoid the hassle of burning and carrying disks along with you. Make a good choice of audio system for your car and make every trip a good musical experience.





Neon Lights

7 04 2009

Modifications are becoming quite common nowadays. People modify cars so that their ride will be unique. Many of the car modifications are pretty expensive. Installing lights on your car can be a cool way to give your car a facelift without having to burn a hole in your pocket. Neon Lighting and strobe lights can set your ride apart with a cool new glow. The most common form of neon lighting is the under body lighting. Using neon lighting in the interior of the car is catching up. In the interior it can be installed in the shift knob, under the dashboard or wherever else you feel like. Neon lighting on the exterior can be added to license plate frames, antennas and exhaust tip. They are available in almost all the colors you can think of. There are also circuits for varying the color and also generating different patterns of light to give your ride the look you want. Neons can be fixed to motorbikes too. We can fix neons under the seats, for the wheels or engine. In some countries, neons are said to be illegal as they distract other drivers. Neons are an old way to shine but will always look trendy and is sure to catch the eyes.