Archive for the 'Technology' Category
The Things to Know on Hybrid Cars
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007Surprisingly, hybrid cars were around even before gas-powered cars. Back in about the year 1665, a Jesuit priest by the name of Ferdinand Verbeist began plans for a certain type of vehicle. That vehicle would be very simple, nothing complex, or intricate. Simple was all he wanted. So Ferdinand planned out a car that would have four wheels and would run only on steam. It took about fifteen years of work for Ferdinand to go through with his plan. He labored to perfect his dream car. But no one knows if he ever finished because there is no evidence that his concept existed.
The Hybrid Car Comparison
Friday, November 9th, 2007HEV or the Hybrid Electric Vehicles run on the concept of using both gas and electric motor to maximize fuel consumption and longer mileage. However, this does not mean that all the hybrid vehicles available on the market all achieve the same mileage and use up the same amount of fuel. Here is a hybrid car comparison of some vehicles from different brand manufacturers.
Cell Phones are Disguised as Cameras
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007With the ever growing changes in technology, the growing uses of our every day electronics devices are coming as well. Look at the cell phones that are being made today and the advancements that are integrated. Now your cell phone is your task list, your alarm clock, your calendar, your address book, your mp3 player and even your camera.
Getting A Design Plan For Building A Hovercraft That Works
Sunday, November 4th, 2007Aero dynamics is the major principle behind a hovercraft. This is similar and can also be attributed to fluid mechanics in engineering. Although the hovercraft was designed to glide primarily in water, it behaves more like an aircraft vehicle. Its ability to function and operate fully relies so much on the air pressure simulated by its fan. This innovative engineering idea and application is what makes a plan for building a hovercraft works.
