Cars Blog July Archive

Mobile Applications in Your Car

By Website Introductions at 07/30/08 15:06

Before, it was the merge of the computer and the mobile phone. It was a huge success, and the merge contiunes up to this day. But a new merge also seems to be on the rise--the car merges with the mobile phone and other electronic devices.

Software giant Microsoft already sensed this upcoming trend and has already developed a handful of applications that will cater to drivers' infotainment needs.

Link: Beyond Sync: Microsoft readying next generation of in-car infotainment | Automotive News Blog - Wide Open Throttle

Now Showing: LED Headlamps

So it was true. The light-emitting diode (LED) is man's greatest invention after the light bulb. Energy-efficient and relatively cheap, the LED is set out to conquer the lighting industry by storm in the coming decades.

The signs are all over the place. I will bet that at least one of the electronic items you use at home has a LED in it. I'm pretty sure your computer has one. And now, in cars, LED automotive headlamps are steadily going LED. What's next?

Link: Laser Focus World - HIGH BRIGHTNESS LEDS: LED automotive headlamps move closer to market

A Report on Catalytic Converter Theft

Quite surprisingly, even your car's catalytic converter is stolen by some nasty thieves. It is worth noting that a lot of people have already reported the theft of their car's catalytic converters, but police response is not that much. So you should better prevent your converter from being stolen.

What shall you do? Park safely, of course. Putting your car in a safe place is always better than reporting the theft to the police.

Link: Catalytic converter theft - revisited

Catalytic Converter Basics

One of the main problems that the human civilization is currently facing is heavy pollution, which threatens to destroy the very environment that we live in. Thanks to emissions from cars, factories, and any other device that use fossil fuel, global warming occurred.

To do their part in helping the environment recover, car manufacturers introduced new devices installed in their products, one of which are catalytic converters. What are catalytic converters and how do they work? Let us find out here in How Stuff Works.

Link: HowStuffWorks

Windshields for the Elder Drivers

When you age, a lot of things that you used to enjoy can't be enjoyed anymore. Physical features will deteriorate, and this includes eye vision. Clearly, poor eye vision may result to fatal accidents like car crashes. Due to some people's recklessness, partnered with our elders' poor vision, crashing into each other is not unexpected.

This does not mean, however, that we should not do anything about it. If we cannot improve vision, then improve the car! Fortunately, futuristic car gadgets are in the works. like this windshield.

News: Futuristic windshield aims to help older drivers - CNN.com

If you must drive - read this

Driving is a passion for many people but have you ever imagined that even when you are sitting in your office desk you feel as if you are driving your favorite car? Well if it sounds a crazy idea to you - think again! For there are a number of office panels out there which make you feel exactly the same although it is a debatable issue as to how effective is the process

Link: The Ultimate Business Driving Machine: Juice Analytics

Water as Fuel for your Car

Whenever I go to the gas station to refuel my car with expensive fuel, I simply wish that I could own a car that runs on water as the fuel so that I could simply turn on my tap and refuel my car. Day dreaming doesn't help, but here is someone who could really help. See this interesting video about a Philippino inventor who claims to built a car that runs on water as fuel!!!

Link: Daniel Dingel - Filipino Inventor

MPFI - Multiple Personality Functional Identity (It doesnt stand for this)

Have you ever heard the term Multi Point Fuel Injection? If you havent let me tell you that it stands for a system in an petrol based automobile engine where fuel is injected like a diesel engine. Well if you dont get the technicals of it, dont worry. For this book deals with the PIE of MPFI rather than give technical jargon about it. If you are still confused just read on to clarify

Link: World Outlook for Multipoint Fuel-Injection Systems for Internal Combustion Engines Excluding Aircraft and Gasoline Automotive Engines and Gas Turbines 2007-2012 - Market Research Reports - Business Market Research Reports

Want to save space - In your racing car

You surely know what a Formula 1 racing event is but have you ever heard about Formula SAE racing car? Well it is a student venture started by Society of Automotive Engineers which encourage students to develop new and innovative models of a racing car. This gives experience to the students and new ideas to the industry. Here is a wireles dashboard which could be very convenient for the driver who is struggling for space in the small car

Link: Zigwire: Wireless Racecar Dashboard