Do-it-yourselfer Q&A Jul 17, 2009
QUICK TIP. Two-cycle gasoline engines - the small engines on many weed trimmers, leaf blowers and chainsaws - are sometimes hard to start. One key to better starting is to always use fresh gas-oil mixture. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Toyota plans hybrid cars in Britain Jul 17, 2009
Toyota has sold 37,000 Auris vehicles with regular gasoline engines in Europe since the model's introduction in 2007. The non-hybrid Auris is now produced in England and in Turkey, according to Toyota. (India Times)
Briggs to close area facilities Jul 2, 2009
Representatives from the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment said it will consolidate manufacturing of its Home Power Products Group in Jefferson to multiple existing Briggs ton locations in the United States. This move will result in the closings of the Briggs ton facilities in Watertown and Jefferson. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Hybrid education aims to bringcar mechanics up to speed Jun 29, 2009
Taylor says that with normal gasoline engines, if a mechanic is unsure what the problem is, he or she can start taking the engine apart to see what is wrong. But that can t be done on a hybrid. (Triangle Business Journal)
Autos: VW adds V-6 TDI to the Touareg Jun 26, 2009
This is not required of gasoline engines. Note that AdBlue addresses nitrogen oxides, not diesel particulates, which remain a concern for environmentalists. (The Augusta Chronicle)
U.S. lends $8B to Ford, Nissan, Tesla for energy-efficient cars Jun 25, 2009
9 billion in loans through 2011 and will use them to develop and apply new technologies to standard gasoline engines and to develop electric vehicles. Five assembly plants, in Chicago; Louisville; Dearborn and Wayne, Mich. (USA Today -- Autos)
Obama urges passage of "historic" climate change bill Jun 24, 2009
Nearly $8 billion in Energy Department loans were announced to help automakers retool plants so they can build more fuel efficient vehicles, including electric cars and autos with improved gasoline engines. In pushing companies to reduce their carbon emissions, the climate change bill would encourage the use of alternative energy such as solar and wind, while promoting technologies to capture and store emissions from coal-burning plants. (Scientific American)
Raytheon's KillerBee(R) Unmanned Aircraft System Tests Heavy Fuel Engine Jun 16, 2009
KillerBee's purpose-built HFE is highly efficient and reliable compared with conventional gasoline engines converted to burn heavy fuels. The KillerBee UAS features a blended-wing body design and systems for launch, recovery and ground control on land and sea. (PR Newswire)
Old Tractors, Engines Chug Again Jun 16, 2009
Restored tractors, antique gasoline engines and vintage farm equipment will fill the Gillespie County Fair Grounds this weekend as part of the 24th Annual Antique Machinery Show. The three-day event, sponsored by the Hill Country Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club, will provide the sights, sounds and rumbles of machines of the past. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Students experiment with exhaust Jun 5, 2009
As part of their science unit, Krasilovsky s students tested emissions from a Honda Fit and Toyota Camry with 4-cylinder gasoline engines, a Volkswagen with a 4-cylinder diesel engine, a GMC Yukon with an 8-cylinder gasoline engine and the Nissan hybrid. The students taped a trash bag over each of the vehicles exhaust pipes, then used stop watches to record how long it took to fill the bags with exhaust gases. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Summer Fun events 2009 Jun 4, 2009
Antique tractors, gasoline engines and collectibles. Daily tractor parade, children s activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, crafts, flea market, farm toys and food. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
SARS spurs China to act on AIDS Jun 2, 2009
A slug of the hard stuff can make gasoline engines as fuel efficient as a petrol-electric hybrid, says Ford ... A slug of the hard stuff can make gasoline engines as fuel efficient as a petrol-electric hybrid, says Ford. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Smart switching could solve communication tangle May 31, 2009
A slug of the hard stuff can make gasoline engines as fuel efficient as a petrol-electric hybrid, says Ford. THIS WEEK: 11:00 30 May 2009 8 comments. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
* Save the cars, green the engines May 24, 2009
Yet while the market for new cars has slowed dramatically, it could be a good time to start a business replacing gasoline engines with electric ones ... Any far-sighted government could help not by subsidizing these efforts, but by buying up the old gasoline engines. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Save fuel the smart way May 23, 2009
Diesel engines are more costly to produce than most gasoline engines ... Unfortunately, diesel engines are more costly to produce than most gasoline engines, so there is a higher up-front cost when you buy or lease ... What this means is that a variety of technical improvements will make gasoline engines more efficient. (CNN)
U.S. to unveil new policy on auto fuel standards May 19, 2009
It would also put more pressure on struggling U.S. automakers like General Motors Corp, Ford Motor Co and bankrupt Chrysler LLC to accelerate development of more efficient gasoline engines, as well as new gasoline/electric hybrids and all-electric cars. Automakers, however, are likely to support key elements of the Obama plan, industry sources said on Monday. (Scientific American)
Shell Rolls Out New Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines With Free Fill-Ups May 14, 2009
By enriching the cleaning molecule with nitrogen it is not only more effective but is significantly more stable at higher temperatures common in modern engines, such as direct fuel-injection gasoline engines. The increased stability helps the molecule work under much tougher engine conditions by resisting thermal breakdown better than conventional cleaning additives. (Canada Newswire)
• The kindest cut May 12, 2009
While captaining ships, Herzer developed a knack for converting conventional four-stroke gasoline engines to use propane (it involves changing the valve timing and compression ratio, if that helps). The Eco Trimmer weed whackers - one-piece or two-piece shaft, curved or straight - are available at Ace Hardware and other retail outlets and start at 199, a price comparable to most trimmers of similar power and size. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Nissan's zippy electric car should generate lots of buyers May 8, 2009
Unlike gasoline engines, electrics deliver all their torque the moment they begin to turn. No need to rev.. (USA Today -- Autos)
Gasoline-powered car now runs on batteries May 7, 2009
Engine compartments are designed around gasoline engines, not electric motors and multiple batteries, so with every car there are a few hiccups. On the Tercel, the group had trouble aligning the transmission with the motor and a coupler between the two had to be machined to fit correctly. (Anchorage Daily News)
Teed off: Golf course smoking bans anger some golfers May 7, 2009
Crystal wrote on May 6, 2009 7:07 PM:" Living in Longview/Kelso with Fibre and Weyerhauser is far worse for your health than a smoker standing 50 feet away from you on a golf course...and then there's all the other air pollutants on top of that. Smokers are are towards the bottom of that list. If anything, it's the smoker's lack of manners when they blow smoke in your general direction. I love breathing clean air too...so does that mean we should ban all gasoline engines in cars while we're at... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Zenn bets on a unique energy-storage device May 4, 2009
It would also be enough to send most gasoline engines to the scrap heap. The only problem: No one has ever seen this thing. (Globe and Mail)
Honeywell Turbocharges Chinese Automakers at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show Apr 30, 2009
Honeywell announced partnerships with a number of Chinese automakers, all releasing turbocharged gasoline engines at the Shanghai Auto Show ... 9L diesel engines with Honeywell's innovative, emissions-reducing variable geometry VNT(TM) turbochargers, the first passenger vehicles in China to use the VNT(TM), offering world class performance and up to 40% fuel economy compared to non-boosted gasoline engines. (PR Newswire)
Gasoline-Air Hybrid Could Get 50% Better Mileage Apr 28, 2009
Today's gasoline engines leave much room for improvement. Only about a third of the chemical energy contained in a gallon of gasoline is converted into mechanical energy that turns the wheels of the vehicle. (Fox News)
Luxury hybrid at 100 mpg Apr 9, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) - There are a lot of hybrids on display at the New York Auto Show, with gasoline engines that power the car when the battery dies. But tiny Fisker Motors' version is different. (WCAX.com, VT)
Auto Racing | Kyle Busch extends streak of victories in Texas Apr 5, 2009
The Acura ARX-02as have gasoline engines and the same size tires on all corners something not seen in major auto racing in decades. Brawn GP's Jenson Button was to start today's Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix from the pole position after leading qualifiers with a lap of 1 minute, 35. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Cutting Pollution and Grass Apr 3, 2009
And because of their endurance, power and speed, about 90 percent of all lawn mowers in the U.S. have gasoline engines. So what about electric mowers, either the plug-in or rechargeable kind. (Fox News)
Dutch, Malay venture for all-electric cars Apr 1, 2009
If it succeeds, Detroit Electric would be among the first to mass-produce an electric car driven purely by a noiseless battery-powered motor, unlike current hybrid engines that combine gasoline engines and electric motors. General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp., Ford Motor Co., PSA Peugeot-Citroen, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Tesla Motors are all seeking to develop electric cars market amid rising consumer interest in "green" technologies and at a particularly difficult time for the... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Malaysia Wants More Zip In Electric Cars Mar 30, 2009
If it succeeds, Detroit Electric would be among the first to mass-produce an electric car driven purely by a noiseless battery-powered motor, unlike current hybrid engines that combine gasoline engines and electric motors. General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp., Ford Motor Co., PSA Peugeot-Citroen, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Tesla Motors are all seeking to develop an electric cars market amid rising consumer interest in "green" technologies - and at a particularly difficult time for the... (CBS News -- World)
Loews hosts 2010 Prius preview Mar 28, 2009
Combined horsepower from its electric and gasoline engines jumps 24 to 134. The 2010 Prius is about 100 pounds heavier, but not at the expense of fuel economy, Walker said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Hybrids Not Only Choice To Save, Be Green Mar 28, 2009
The Japanese automaker plans to instead focus on improving the fuel-efficiency of gasoline engines, developing lighter car-bodies and reducing fuel consumption during idling to make their models green, officials said. While it remains to be seen if electric and hybrid vehicles ever become more than a niche market, automakers seem intent making the decision for fuel-conscious car buyers a little harder. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mazda turns to gas engine to cheaply become green Mar 26, 2009
He said improving the fuel-efficiency of gasoline engines, developing lighter car-bodies and reducing fuel consumption during idling are the challenges Mazda is taking up to make their models green. "We see improving the mileage of the basic engine as our top priority," Kanai said at the Hiroshima-based automaker's Tokyo office. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
B.C.'s dead trees have life as biofuel Mar 25, 2009
Then there's gasification, a technology that converts wood waste into hydrogen, which can drive gas turbines and gasoline engines. Wood gasifiers powered millions of vehicles in the Second World War, Mr. Nash says. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Cleaner and greener Mar 23, 2009
The product can be used in diesel and gasoline engines, and Gannon recommends a bottle be added once every 90 days. A 16. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James R. Healey answers your car questions Mar 21, 2009
Diesel's price is now about the same as premium, and the diesel cars often come from premium brands that recommend you use premium in their gasoline engines. So, for instance, an Audi diesel is using fuel priced about the same as the premium gasoline that you'd probably be using in the similar Audi gas version. (USA Today -- Money)
Roush Propane F-150 Mar 20, 2009
While it seems like the perfect motor fuel for today s political environment, early engines using vapor injection systems didn't operate as well as gasoline engines, and couldn't get much of a foothold beyond commercial and government fleet applications where user friendliness is secondary to cost and clean air initiatives. As a result, the public propane refueling infrastructure of about 2,500 stations pales in comparison to the roughly 150,000 gasoline stations in the United States, despite... (Fox News)
Jobs for the Future: The Automotive Industry Mar 19, 2009
campus explains that diesel engines have a lot of advantages over gasoline engines. "Diesel engines are more durable and economic than gasoline engines. And as diesel engines continue to improve their environmental standards, they will be used more frequently," says Enyeart. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Electric Cars Charge Ahead Mar 15, 2009
Most will be plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that use small gasoline engines as a backup. GM and Chrysler both say they will sell a plug-in car in 2010. (ABC News)
OPEC Faces Tough Choice On Production Cut Mar 14, 2009
When cars end up going fully electric and no oil is needed for gasoline engines that will be the end of the Middle East and OPEC as we know it. Posted by wdh3007 at 6:52 PM : Mar 13, 2009. (CBS News)
GM delays 4.5-liter diesel engine for pickups Mar 12, 2009
GM, he said, may have research that shows people wouldn't pay the price premium for diesels over gasoline engines ... He doesn't think it will hurt GM too much because competitors also are delaying new small diesels, which generally cost consumers about $5,000 more than gasoline engines. (AZCentral -- Business)
GM alters Tonawanda production Mar 12, 2009
Light-duty trucks will continue to be equipped with a variety of fuel-efficient gasoline engines. GM remains optimistic that the Duramax 4. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
More of this story» Mar 6, 2009
Around the turn of the century, Sheffers tore down the wood shop and replaced it with a garage facility built with steel trusses and cement blocks for gasoline engines. His grandfather retired from Quaker State's oil refinery in 1945. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Rudolph Rudy A. Dotzenrod Jr., 85 Feb 25, 2009
After retiring from the implement business, Rudy and his two brothers, Alvin and Edwin, enjoyed restoring stationary gasoline engines and Minneapolis Moline tractors. Rudy had served on the Wyndmere School Board, Wyndmere Methodist Church Board and choir, volunteered and was a past Board member at the Bagg Bonanza Farm, was a member of the Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Assoc. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Kia brings sexy back Feb 25, 2009
6-litre gasoline engines and each of the three cee'd family bodystyles five-door hatchback, five-door sport wagon and three-door pro_cee'd. The 1. (iAfrica.com)
Teens encourage parents not to idle cars Feb 17, 2009
Gasoline engines give off carbon dioxide, which is a very big climate change contributor, she said, adding that one gallon of gasoline burned creates 20 pounds of carbon dioxide. Little things like shutting your car off goes a long way, especially if you cumulatively add everybody s efforts up, she said. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Let's explore what defines the American car Feb 17, 2009
" Rebirth of the American car? The American car of the future could be a plug-in electric. Or powered by natural gas. Or even hydrogen. The surest bet is a more efficient version of today's gasoline engines. More cars will be designed to fit particular needs, but those needs will cross borders. And it's less likely that vehicles will be entirely for a single market, such as the American full-size pickup. "People of the world will be driving more similar products," says Chrysler President Jim... (USA Today -- Autos)
MHI Enhances Multipurpose Gasoline Engine Lineup, Launching 4 New High-Power Models Conforming to All Emission Controls Feb 17, 2009
Tokyo, Feb 17, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today began marketing of four new models in its "Mitsubishi Meiki Engine" lineup of single-cylinder multipurpose gasoline engines. The engines added are the "TLE48," which is the largest model in the 2-stroke cycle TLE Series, and three large-size models for the 4-stroke cycle GB Series: the "GB290," "GB300" and "GB400." All four models conform to the emission controls of Japan, the U.S. and Europe. (JCN Network, Japan)
'Sad day in Detroit' as GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz to retire Feb 10, 2009
Gasoline engines emit carbon dioxide, a gas vilified by activists worried about climate change. He has said for years that saving fuel by tough fuel-economy regulations "is like attacking obesity by ordering everybody to wear size small clothing.". (USA Today -- Autos)
Mini confirms it is considering a diesel for U.S. market Feb 10, 2009
Diesels get 20% to 40% better fuel economy than similar gasoline engines. But in the U.S., diesel fuel's higher price wipes out some fuel-cost savings vs. regular gasoline. (USA Today -- Autos)
SwRI is still riding high in down economy Feb 9, 2009
There are currently more than 2,000 research projects underway at SwRI, ranging from building vehicles for interstellar research and space exploration for the (NASA) to developing new ways to reduce diesel emissions and make gasoline engines more efficient. Research projects are funded almost equally between the government and commercial sectors. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Test Drive: 2010 Ford Fusion is best gas-electric hybrid yet Feb 8, 2009
Fusion's main rivals, Camry and Nissan Altima hybrids, shake a lot when their gasoline engines join the party, Altima especially. And no, it's not worth accepting the lack of refinement as a price for saving fuel. (USA Today -- Autos)
Kristen Smith: Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning -- information for older adults and their caregivers Feb 8, 2009
Devices that produce CO include cars, boats, gasoline engines, stoves and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
IUE & AMI: Everyone's in a rush except utilities and the general public Feb 7, 2009
EnergyPulse - Insight Analysis and Commentary on the Global Power Industry. Free Newsletter Sign up today for your free subscription to the EnergyPulse Weekly Update - delivered directly to your e-mail box. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Powering electric cars Feb 7, 2009
Because they generate much of their power from onboard gasoline engines, plug-in hybrids arent big consumers of electric power from the grid. You can run a plug-in hybrid with about the same amount of power it takes to keep your two, 42-inch plasma TVs fired up (with set top converters), according to the. (MSNBC -- Business)
EPA Alerts Seniors to Carbon Monoxide Dangers Feb 7, 2009
It is produced by gasoline engines, stoves and heating systems, and, without proper ventilation, the gas can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. The EPA says people can help prevent this by remembering "I CAN B". (MEDLINEplus)
Biodiesel boat blasts through ocean Feb 7, 2009
Biodiesel benefitsEthanol fuel, which is typically made from corn or sugar, has gotten most of the renewable energy spotlight in recent months because it can run in gasoline engines. But Bethune, 41, wants to show that biodiesel is a good match for boats, which often have diesel engines. (MSNBC -- Environment)
