burning less fuel than a conventional spark ignition (gasoline) engine," explained Roger Gault, technical director, Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), a trade association representing worldwide manufacturers of internal combustion engines used in applications such as trucks and buses; farm ...
Reports that a Canada-based consulting firm Ecopoint has developed a DieselNet web site to provide related information to those involved in diesel engine regulation, production and consumption. Pros and Cons of using diesel engines; Features of the site's homepage; Provision of a glossary of ...
Pros· No range anxiety, and filling up is easy· Much better than diesels for urban motoring· Small turbocharged petrol engines are economical Cons· A pure petrol emits more CO2 than a hybrid· Much thirstier than diesels on long journeys· Comparatively high CO2 means higher BIK bills Read...
Pros & Cons of Tuning Canned Tunesvs Custom Tunes "Canned tunes" are considered tunes developed for a specific year, make, and model engine. Canned tunes are mass produced and do not typically account for the use of additional performance enhancing equipment, such as aftermarket intake systems, ...
Of course, mechanics aren't the only difference between diesel engines and gasoline engines. There's also the issue of the fuel itself. Diesel Fuel Diesel fuel has both pros and cons when it comes to its eco-friendliness. nexus 7/Shutterstock Petroleum fuel starts off as crude oil that'...
On-site fueling has its pros and cons, and even if it seems like the best option for the fleet, there are still two big obstacles to overcome: getting the stamp of approval and basically everything pertaining to the infrastructure. News NYC Set to Transition Heavy-Duty Fleet Vehicles t...
Toyota has a long history of building reliable diesel engines. Take a look at their Australian website (http://www.toyota.com.au) or South African website (http://www.toyota.co.za/). They offer everything from a 2.4 liter diesel to a 4.2 liter turbo-diesel engine, and they are offe...
Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She’s spent the last several years testing new cars for MotorBiscuit and writing about their pros and cons. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her on test drives....
Pros Best for fuel efficiency Great for tractors and gasoline engines Full synthetic oil Good for garden tractors Works well with low temperatures Cons Pricy 3.Mobil 1 – 153669 Synthetic Motor Oil– Best For Cold Weather Brand: Mobil 1
There are many ways to drive the front wheel, all have their pros and cons. As mentioned in the article, Ian added AWD just for fun, it may or may not be the best solution, but it’s an interesting idea and, problems can always be solved. That’s what’s fun about designing and...