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Uses of Recycled Material in Auto Manufacturing
Mar 12th
Automobile manufacturers are looking to manufacture their interiors, upholstery and moldings, and partnering by incorporating recycled materials to develop bio based products to replace man made plastics. They can also save some costs by using greener alternatives which are eco friendly in the place of plastics, moldings, fibers, etc.
According to the Association of Post consumer Plastic Recyclers report in 2008, 9 percent of all recycled… Continue reading
Know About the Eco Friendly Tires
Mar 11th
There has been a lot of changes in the process of making of automobiles as every auto maker in the world is trying to reduce the negative effect of the vehicle on the environment. In this process lot of advances like the carbon dioxide output has been decreased, paint application has changed to a water based process, there is an improvement in the recycling and waste reduction at… Continue reading
World Auto Market Growth – 2011
Mar 7th
According to the reports from experts in the industry, the growth of the world automobile industry will be growing by 6 percent in 2011 compared to the last year. In 2010, auto sales reached a record 72 million, beating the previous mark of 70 million set in 2007 before a global recession cut into auto sales. This is because the auto sales is supported by the overall growth in the… Continue reading
Know About Driver less Cars
Mar 4th
As the name suggests, the driver less car is a vehicle that can run without the input from a human operator. These vehicles are equipped with the autopilot system, laser scanners and cameras that work in concert to detect and help avoid obstacles.
In order to drive a car, a system needs to:
- Understand its surrounding environment using sensors
2011 Lincoln MKX Pushed to Top By Updating
Mar 3rd
The automakers update a vehicle regularly, whether it may be interiors or exteriors or engine outputs and these little changes keep the vehicle competitive with the other vehicles in the market.
Ford Motor co. first introduced Lincoln MKX luxury crossover in 2007, and updated it in 2011, Lincoln gave the MKX a heart transplant, a life coach and a massive face lift in the updated model… Continue reading
Know About Uses of Dead Batteries From Electric Cars
Mar 3rd
All the electric batteries regardless of the size can be recycled including electric car batteries. One can’t recycle a material unless and until there is market for used materials and in automobile industry the recycling of the materials is prevalent from the past. According to the trade group, Battery Council International, it was found that 97 percent of battery lead is recycled.
The car batteries needs… Continue reading
Toyota Plans for Future Eco-Car Launch Schedule
Feb 19th
The Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has revealed the launch of eco-car in future. The aim of the company is to introduce numerous alternative energy vehicles, that include one plug-in gas electric and 11 conventional hybrids. It said that the company would introduce a battery-powered auto by 2012 and a fuel cell sedan three years later. The five year green plan of the company is given here.… Continue reading
Return of Ford to the U.S. Minivan Market with European Car Ford C-Max
Feb 18th
After at least four years of absence, the Ford Motor Company has returned to the U.S. Minivan Market. 11 million new households in the United States in the next decade would be considered to use the car. This would help in boosting the sales by 52 percent by 2012. The introduction of the vehicle may be in 2012 or in late 2011. The new Ford C-Max will be… Continue reading
Launch of Nissan Leaf in Europe
Feb 17th
Nissan had launched the all-electric hatchback Nissan Leaf in Europe. The vehicle is launched in the United States in December. It is a five-seater hatchback rated with a driving range of 200km on a full charge. The vehicle does not show any tailpipe emissions. They can be considered as an alternative to the internal combustion engine cars. Hence it… Continue reading