Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have slowly come into the UK market. Soon, Hyundai and Toyota models will be joined by a third company, Honda. FCEVs produce almost the same amount of water as gas-powered cars. The most common form is water vapour. In the future, both will be more efficient because the amount of […]
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Every myth has a little truth in it. Chevrolet’s new Volt model went viral on social media in 2012. It happened because one of the cars caught on fire. However, an NHTSA investigation didn’t find this car to be riskier than any other gasoline-powered car. There is still a slight risk of the battery being […]
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Nowadays, car batteries will not discharge on a concrete floor. They have a special hard plastic shell that prevents any leakage. Science has improved the case materials from wood to polypropylene. The newest one is a brilliant electrical insulator. Additional improvements have also eliminated electrolyte seepage and migration.
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There are about 900 polar bears in Churchill area in Canada. That’s why people have to leave their cars and homes unlocked, to make sure they or some passerby can escape in case of meeting one of these big animals. It is also advised not to walk in certain areas to increase safety.
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The first ever winner in the famous Indianapolis 500 race also implemented first rear view mirror. Ray Harroun’s car was made for one person without space for riding mechanic. He came up with an idea to install rear-facing mirror inside the car. He kept an eye on other drivers and won the race.
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There’s a popular opinion that when driving, you should have your hands at the position of the 10 and 2, as referring to the hours’ positions on the clock. But it is now better to place your hands at 9 and 3. It gives you similar control possibilities while increasing your safety in case of […]
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We want to remind about not old changes in the smoking law. Wales was the first who banned smoking in a car carrying children. England followed their footsteps on 1st of October, 2015. Scotland could be the next to follow this law. The fine of not obeying the law is £50. The law only works […]
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You will no more see the new cars with a cassette player. It’s the past. The last car produced with this entertainment feature was 2011 model of Ford Crown Vic. Buyers of Lexus and Ford after 2011 need to also buy CD for a new music playing devices.
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It is possible that vehicles speedometers have 10% error in overestimation. Law says it’s not allowed to exceed the speed limit. That doesn’t save anyone from being caught with mobile radar. The National Police Chief’s Council suggests police officers keep in mind error of 10% of the speed limit and 2mph for speedometer error. However, […]
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If you plan to visit Boston in the summer, don’t be surprised to see a policeman’s driving ice cream truck. They have been using it since 2010 to distribute to children 120,00 free ice creams. The purpose of this initiative is building good relationships between police and young generation.
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