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Kamis, 15 Januari 2009
UTC Students Show off Alternative Fuel Car
With gas prices at their usual summer-time high, many of us would like a cheaper alternative at the pump. And in a news conference you saw today on Newschannel 9, President Barack Obama said he would like our country to become a leader in green energy. Several University of Tennessee at Chattanooga engineering students are already doing just that.
Among them is Justin McBath. He and his fellow students have spent two semesters converting a Saturn into a hydrogen hybrid. "I've always been a gearhead and loved cars growing up so when they gave us this option as a project I jumped right on it," says McBath. The Saturn now runs on gas, not gasoline. The tank in the trunk holds enough for a few runs around the track. And while it can get up to about 30 miles per hour, it's not road-ready yet. But Justin says that's only a matter of time. "This hydrogen tank will take us about 40 to 50 miles." And every one of those miles is clean; no carbon dioxides or monoxides, just environmentally-friendly fumes. "Nothing but steam coming out of the back, just water," he says.
The Saturn isn't the only project in their lesson plans. The U.T.C. students are also developing a better way to transfer power to electric buses, including a non-contact station that doesn't require a car to be plugged in. For Justin, all this just makes sense for the future. "I feel really proud to do something that helps my environment and I feel like this really helps the country because it gives us more options other than just fossil fuels."
It's that drive for something different that could very well change the way we all get behind the wheel or at least what's left behind when we do.
The U.T.C. Center for Energy, Transportation and the Environment is currently competing with schools like Stanford and M.I.T. for several grants that would fund further research. Congressman Zach Wamp says with Volkswagen coming to town it only makes sense for Chattanooga to be on the cutting edge.
Among them is Justin McBath. He and his fellow students have spent two semesters converting a Saturn into a hydrogen hybrid. "I've always been a gearhead and loved cars growing up so when they gave us this option as a project I jumped right on it," says McBath. The Saturn now runs on gas, not gasoline. The tank in the trunk holds enough for a few runs around the track. And while it can get up to about 30 miles per hour, it's not road-ready yet. But Justin says that's only a matter of time. "This hydrogen tank will take us about 40 to 50 miles." And every one of those miles is clean; no carbon dioxides or monoxides, just environmentally-friendly fumes. "Nothing but steam coming out of the back, just water," he says.
The Saturn isn't the only project in their lesson plans. The U.T.C. students are also developing a better way to transfer power to electric buses, including a non-contact station that doesn't require a car to be plugged in. For Justin, all this just makes sense for the future. "I feel really proud to do something that helps my environment and I feel like this really helps the country because it gives us more options other than just fossil fuels."
It's that drive for something different that could very well change the way we all get behind the wheel or at least what's left behind when we do.
The U.T.C. Center for Energy, Transportation and the Environment is currently competing with schools like Stanford and M.I.T. for several grants that would fund further research. Congressman Zach Wamp says with Volkswagen coming to town it only makes sense for Chattanooga to be on the cutting edge.
Sabtu, 05 April 2008
Alloy Wheels
If you’re the type who likes to drive around and impress people with your car, you’ve probably got a sports car, like a BMW roadster or an executive car, like the good old Cadillac or Buick. But whatever car you choose to drive, the exterior appearance of your car will be a giveaway. Nothing commands more attention to the casual driver, pedestrian or your friends than your tires. The brand of your tires may be expensive but having a dealer mags or a regular look for your tires won’t do.
inch alloy wheels
Alloy wheels make your car sexy, sporty and extremely gorgeous. Plus the fact that they shine when you’re on the move, people can’t help but stare at the car from the tires, the body to the driver. It’s your time to shine no matter what car you drive, alloy wheels gets their attention all the time. There are a lot of designs to choose from and you can choose to go wide or narrow. It’s all the same, really sexy.source : www.cartuningcentral.com
Minggu, 02 Maret 2008
Maserati GranCabrio Official Revealed
The Maserati GranCabrio, the first four-seater convertible in the Trident carmaker’s history, will make its world wide debut on September 15 at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The introduction of the Maserati GranCabrio – the Trident’s third prong – completes Maserati’s product line-up that now consists of three different families of models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo, GranCabrio.
The Maserati GranCabrio represents the very essence of Maserati in terms of open-top cars. It’s a Maserati in the purest sense of the word: from the unmistakable style by Pininfarina to the spacious interior, from the craftsmanship of each detail to the driving pleasure and performance. The Maserati GranCabrio enriches all five senses in a shared open-air experience, without sacrificing comfort and performance. A dream car designed and built for men and women who love to live life in an understated – though sophisticated – manner. Like all the made in Maserati open-top convertibles: special cars aimed at refined connoisseurs.
In fact the Maserati GranCabrio is continuing the Maserati tradition in open-top cars, joining models that have played such an important part in the Modena carmaker’s history such as the 1950 A6G Frua Spyder, 1960 3500GT Vignale Spyder, 1964 Mistral Spyder, 1968 Ghibli Spyder and 2001 Spyder designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the car that marked Maserati’s return to the United States. In the footsteps of tradition, the Maserati GranCabrio opens a new chapter, because never before have four-seater top-down models ever been produced at the Viale Ciro Menotti Maserati factory. Four proper seats, so that the rear passengers are not merely supporting actors, but co-stars of the journey.
The Maserati GranCabrio is powered by a 4.7 litre V8, 323 kW engine and is the convertible with the longest wheelbase on the market. The Maserati GranCabrio’s roof is strictly canvas-made, emphasizing the link with the Maserati tradition.
The Maserati GranCabrio will be marketed starting next winter, and experienced by customers the world over from the following spring.
The Maserati GranCabrio represents the very essence of Maserati in terms of open-top cars. It’s a Maserati in the purest sense of the word: from the unmistakable style by Pininfarina to the spacious interior, from the craftsmanship of each detail to the driving pleasure and performance. The Maserati GranCabrio enriches all five senses in a shared open-air experience, without sacrificing comfort and performance. A dream car designed and built for men and women who love to live life in an understated – though sophisticated – manner. Like all the made in Maserati open-top convertibles: special cars aimed at refined connoisseurs.
In fact the Maserati GranCabrio is continuing the Maserati tradition in open-top cars, joining models that have played such an important part in the Modena carmaker’s history such as the 1950 A6G Frua Spyder, 1960 3500GT Vignale Spyder, 1964 Mistral Spyder, 1968 Ghibli Spyder and 2001 Spyder designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the car that marked Maserati’s return to the United States. In the footsteps of tradition, the Maserati GranCabrio opens a new chapter, because never before have four-seater top-down models ever been produced at the Viale Ciro Menotti Maserati factory. Four proper seats, so that the rear passengers are not merely supporting actors, but co-stars of the journey.
The Maserati GranCabrio is powered by a 4.7 litre V8, 323 kW engine and is the convertible with the longest wheelbase on the market. The Maserati GranCabrio’s roof is strictly canvas-made, emphasizing the link with the Maserati tradition.
The Maserati GranCabrio will be marketed starting next winter, and experienced by customers the world over from the following spring.
Minggu, 10 Februari 2008
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