Automotive Parts

The vehicle that you are driving today will be a source of numerous recyclable materials tomorrow. Vehicle parts offer recycling opportunities for materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics, antifreeze, and batteries, as well as whole parts such as tires, seats, engines, and alternators.Just the Facts...

What is Ethanol?

Ethanol (CH3CH2OH; also known as ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, and EtOH) is a clear, colorless liquid. Its molecules contain a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to a carbon atom.The chemical compound in ethanol is the same whether the fuel is made from corn grain starch (as it primarily is in the United States)...

Getting Auto Moving Insurance

If you are going to have your car shipped you need insurance in case something goes wrong. Most companies engaged in the car moving business provide insurance of your vehicle, however, the coverage of insurance may range. So it’s a good idea to do some research before you decide upon the car mover.Any...

Is auto transporting for me?

So you want to move your car across the state. Your not sure if you should drive it or have it shipped on a. Before you decide how you want to transport your auto you must first decide if it is worth it. Ask yourself, do the benifits outweigh the costs? Not sure what i mean? Keep reading on and find...

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS (ELP)

Saudi Arabia has one of the highest per capita power consumption in the world.Demand for power is growing at an average of seven percent annually, and the SAG is barely keeping up with this growth. Industry experts believe that the government has to add 50,000 MW of generating power over the next 23...

Complaints about Air Travel

Safety and Security ComplaintsConsumers with concerns about airline safety should call the Federal Aviation Administration toll-free at 1-866-TELL-FAA (1-866-835-5322).Consumers with concerns about aviation security call the Transportation Security Administration toll-free at 1-866-289-9673, or e-mail...

What is an electric vehicle?

In an electric vehicle (EV), a battery or other energy storage device is used to store the electricity that powers the motor. EV batteries must be replenished by plugging in the vehicle to a power source. Some electric vehicles have onboard chargers; others plug into a charger located outside the vehicle....

Car Body Parts

We want you to think of us, as YOUR entrusted, reliable sourcing resource and automotive parts industry expert. We are committed to consistently providing quality, high-grade, aftermarket (OEM replacement), exterior car body parts and lights, for most makes and models. Our globally sourced, quality...

Types of car seats

INFANT CAR SEATSThese rear-facing seats are for babies up to 22 pounds, although some models may accommodate babies as large as 30 pounds. They should allow infants to recline at an angle that doesn't interfere with breathing and protects them best in a crash. Many strollers can accommodate infant car...

Drive Sensibly

Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.Observe the Speed LimitWhile each vehicle reaches...

Natural Gas Vehicles

Compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) are considered alternative fuels under the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are either fueled exclusively with CNG or LNG (dedicated NGVs) or are capable of natural gas and gasoline fueling (bi-fuel NGVs).This page serves...

PARTS

For over 40 years, PARTS has represented the interests of quality professional automotive recyclers across Pennsylvania. PARTS provides services and programs designed to help auotmotive recyclers succeed in the marketplace.The automotive recycling industry plays a necessary and crucial role in the efficient,...

Driving for Work

A new THINK! Driving for Work campaign has launched this March 2008 targeted at both employers and employees. It is estimated that around 200 road deaths and serious injuries each week involve someone at work. That means an estimated one third of all crashes involves somebody who was at work at the...

Auto Industry Market Brief

The automobile market in Saudi Arabia is the largest in the Middle East. Exploding demographics and changing social patterns are forcing Saudi households to acquire more cars per family. Saudi Arabia imported over 300,000 automobiles and vehicles valued at over $3 billion last year. In 2003, U.S. exports...

Safe Travel with Batteries and Devices

Effective January 1, 2008, the Department of Transportation (DOT) from end to end the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will no longer allow loose lithium batteries in checked luggage.Some Tips for Safe Travel with Batteries* batteries and equipment with you, or in carry-on...

Transport security

Keeping our public transport system safeQueensland is not immune to the threat of terrorism faced by the rest of the world and the whole of Australia. The July 2005 terrorist attacks in London showed that public transport can be a terrorist target. All Australian states and territories have agreed on...

Automotive Parts

The vehicle that you are driving today will be a source of numerous recyclable materials tomorrow. Vehicle parts offer recycling opportunities for materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics, antifreeze, and batteries, as well as whole parts such as tires, seats, engines, and alternators.Just the Facts...

AUTO PARTS AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT

The automobile market in Saudi Arabia is the largest in the Middle East. Exploding demographics and changing social patterns are forcing Saudi households to acquire more cars per family. Saudi Arabia imported over 300,000 automobiles and vehicles valued at over $3 billion last year. In 2003, U.S. exports...

The measure of motorcycles' MPG

Motorcycles get about 50 miles to the gallon. That's a general statistic trotted out by motorcycle manufacturers, government representatives, individual riders, your mailman. But specific MPG figures for specific models? That's been difficult to find.There are any number of reasons why motorcycle manufacturers...

Alternative Fuels

Alternative fuels are derrived from resources other than petroleum. Some are produced domestically, reducing our dependence on imported oil, and some are derived from renewable sources. Often, they produce less pollution than gasoline or diesel.To promote alternative fuels, the Federal government offers...

Drivers have had fill of premium gasoline

The price of premium-grade gasoline has been rising faster than you can say Mercedes-Benz.Now over $3.55 a gallon nationwide — more than 30 cents above regular unleaded, it’s boosting the cost of owning a long list of cars and trucks, including some non-luxury vehicles.But as pump prices rise, fewer...