Diesel Fuel Taxes Vs. Gas Taxes

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Just like the fuels themselves, gasoline and diesel fuel taxes differ across the United States. Not only do the federal tax rates for diesel and gasoline differ from each other, but the state taxes do as well. Local sales taxes add another layer of difference, making fuel in some states much more ex

2007 Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine Specs

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Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesIn 2007, General Motors released it's Duramax 6.6 liter V8 Turbo-diesel engine. Designed to be a powerful, efficient diesel engine for use in medium and heavy-duty trucks, vans and transport trucks, the engine underwent strict revisions to maintain...

How to Disassemble a Motorcraft Alternator

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Disassembling a Motorcraft alternator is a fairly simple job that can be done in about a half hour. The Motorcraft alternator design is very similar to most other alternator brands, and is fastened together with four bolts. The alternator has three main parts, which are the two end caps and a stator

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars With Generators

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The hydrogen fuel cell cars are what every person that has a driver license should drive. This is one of the ways that we are able to set air pollution lower.

Toyota Expands Prius Family With the Prius V

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Toyota introduced a new addition to the Prius family. The Prius v is a midsize vehicle that offers versatile cargo space and has great fuel efficiency.

Gas Car to Electric Car Conversion - Can You Really Build an Electric Vehicle All by Yourself?

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Due to the growing environmental concerns and the price of fuel, many people are looking for an alternative to gasoline cars. Sure there is always the option of buying a hybrid car, but what happens if you can't afford one? Then your next best choice is to convert your current car to burn elect

Beat the Fuel Price Blues With a Nissan

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If there's one thing you can bet on in today's economy, it's regular fuel price hikes. And the occasional decrease in cost provides little relief as it's usually followed by another even bigger increase. There are however ways to lighten the blow to your budget and vehicle manufa

Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles - The Next Step In Hybrid Evolution

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Hybrid vehicles are selling like hot cakes and everyone is wondering where this will lead. Will hybrid technology evolve as fast as computers did, so that every 18 months the latest model is twice as efficient as the old model?Unlike computer evolution, there is a road map of sorts for the journey a

How to Drive Cars Without a Thermostat

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A car thermostat is installed on a car engine and regulates the engine temperature by opening to allow coolant from the radiator to flow through the engine, cooling it down, then closing again to allow the engine to warm up to operating temperature. This cycle repeats itself as you drive, keeping yo

Where Can Hydrogen Fuel Be Found?

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Science has known about the existence of hydrogen for about 250 years. People have been using hydrogen fuel as transportation since a few years after its discovery. America's hydrogen market remains very infantile; almost all hydrogen fueling stations are located in the Southwest. This poses a probl

Electric Car Conversion - Why Should You Convert Your Car to Run on Electricity?

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Everyday more and more people decide that an electric car conversion could be part of the solution to their financial problems. Converting your vehicle to run on electricity can help you save hundreds of dollars per month on gasoline and can also reduce your maintenance costs. Just take a look at on

Moon Roof Vs. Sunroof

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Moonroofs are also called "inbuilt sunroofs," according to Sunroofs.org. They slide completely into the roof of the vehicle. A more traditional sunroof does not slide completely into the roof.

Problems With Biodiesel

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Biodiesel can be used with any diesel engine, although problems can sometimes arise.truck image by pearlguy from Fotolia.comAs gas prices rose in 2005 and 2006, people began looking for alternative fuels. One of the more popular alternatives was biodiesel, which consumers have...

Diesel Technology Alignment

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The core objective of advances or alignments in diesel technology is to produce clean diesel fuel. Current advances are the result of a new clean diesel system, which involves a combination of advances in diesel fuel, engine and exhaust technologies.

Pros & Cons of Hybrid Vehicles

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Hybrid cars are the most viable and the most popular alternative vehicle design on the market today. Like everything else, they have their upside and their downside, but unlike conventional cars, there is also a lot of misinformation about them.

Instructions for a Hydrogen Car Kit

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Hydrogen boosters (HHO cells) are some of the hottest and most interesting home-built modifications on today's aftermarket and are the subject of intense scrutiny by original equipment manufacturers. These simple devices can literally make fuel from water, using electricity that the engine is alread

What Makes a Car a Hybrid?

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A hybrid car is a vehicle that uses two or more sources of engine technologies to create propelling energy. The basic components of a hybrid car work together to achieve fuel efficiency and high performance. Hybrid cars share several common factors. Read on to learn what makes a car a hybrid.

Green Cars: Are Biofuels a Viable Alternative to Fossil Fuels?

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We are all responsible for doing our part to help heal our beautiful planet, including driving greener cars where possible. Are biofuels the right answer to the fossil fuel shortage? Some say they are doing more damage than good... what then, are the alternatives?

Should You 'Go Green?

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If you're looking to buy a new car then buying an electric vehicle could be the best decision you've ever made, especially if your daily mileage is less than 100 miles! Thanks to the rise of many high quality electric models, 'going green' is a concept that is finally being consi

How to Read a Car Battery Gauge

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Most drivers can read and understand most of the gauges on the dashboard of their vehicles. The fuel and temperature gauges, as well as the speedometer and odometer, are relatively easy to understand. An exception for many may be the voltmeter or ammeter, both of which are used to display the state