Entries Tagged as 'Trivia and Fun Stuff'

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Corrosion and Metal Processes from the Metal Experts

Corrosion is a common problem mirrored in metal products such as that of your car parts and more complicated aircraft parts and other applications. Corrosion can lead to failure and great damage to its end product, which could bring about severe harm to man and even nature. With this, it is important that the bronze [...]

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

Why Go Hybrid?

Aside from the decided prestige of driving around in a Hybrid Honda Civic, Honda Insight or Toyota Prius, here are the other reasons that should convince you to go with a hybrid car:
It is perfect for driving in the city, through stop and go traffic and idle driving. The hybrid engine has a great battery [...]

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Road Trip Tips: How to Conserve Gas

Going for a long drive? A long leisurely drive to the countryside or to any far-off destination is a pleasure for most drivers, the rising prices of fuel is the exact opposite, though. Want a fair trade off? Get a load of these things you have to consider to have a nice long drive and [...]

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Boost Up Your Car’s Fuel Economy

Here is a couple of tried and tested ways guaranteed to increase your car’s fuel economy and help you save up on some greens:

Reduce speed.
Smoothen up your driving. Accelerate slowly and be on the watch for slowdowns so that you don’t speed up then just end up hitting the brakes right after, that’s a [...]

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

What is a Hybrid Vehicle?

In this day and age when most car owners are cringing over the rising prices of fuel, environmentalists and governments are increasing awareness about global warming and previously unknown concepts like ‘fuel economy’ and ‘alternative energy’ are becoming so popular that they are almost household terms. Everyone directly or indirectly involved with the issue are [...]