The original idea for airbags seems to have been born in the fertile mind of none other than Leonardo de Vinci. “Baghe di vento,” or “bags of air” he called his invention, which was certainly not designed for cars. It was designed for flying men. Or at least, for men who were attempting to fly. Leonardo De Vinci …
Battery-electric cars don’t use any gasoline, but instead run solely on electricity stored in a battery pack that energizes one or more electric motors and produces zero tailpipe emissions. These cars can be charged most anywhere, anytime and usually at a much lower cost than fueling with gasoline. Their driving ranges on a full charge …
What Are OEM Parts? OEM parts are designed by car manufacturers and are the same as the parts that came with the vehicle from the factory. They are built to the same standards as the parts on newer vehicles and can only be sourced from manufacturers or their dealerships since they are designed by the …
Benefits How They Work A hybrid car combines an internal combustion engine with a battery-powered electric motor, which usually results in improved fuel economy and reduced emissions compared to their non-hybrid counterparts. Hybrids are fueled by gasoline alone and are not rechargeable by plugging in. However, as the vehicle runs, the engine and a regenerative …
1. Less vehicle depreciation Vehicle depreciation is an unavoidable reality of driving, but a used vehicle offers much less depreciation than a new vehicle. New cars typically depreciate about 20 percent when they are driven off the lot. And most cars will lose another 10 percent in value during the first year. That’s a loss in value …
