Fleet And Personal Car Reviews – An Unbiased Review Of The Toyota Prius Plug In Hybrid
Posted by in car reviews on May 9, 2012
As a fleet car or a family car, the Toyota Prius Plug In Hybrid has a roomy cabin to fit large families and because of its smooth drive train it gives a very comfortable ride. Our fleet car review of this car found that the fuel economy and emissions norms are the best in its class and if you happen to sell it in future it commands a high resale value. The only drawbacks are poor rear visibility, lack of steering feel, and the plastic interiors considering the heavy price.
As 2011 is going to be revolutionary as many establishments and businesses have planned to install points for electric vehicles for their charging, this fleet car review of the Toyota Prius Plug In Hybrid is designed to help you make a good choice. A few EVs are going to roll out this year and the next year you will have a fair choice.
The Toyota Prius is already quite common on the roads especially in urban areas, where hybrids have become popular. Toyota has sold over two million hybrid models and hence is the only manufacturer who has the most experience in developing and implementing hybrid technology.
The latest Prius model is capable of running 2 miles solely on the power of its battery and by 2012 you will have a choice of plug-in version as well. The Prius PHV will use lithium-ion batteries and will travel 12.5 miles only on battery power. This distance is quite enough to cover short travels, and for getting a full charge when the battery is empty would take about one and half hours from the usual 240v outlets. Read the rest of this entry »
Finding High Performance Car Parts
Posted by in car parts on May 3, 2012
We all know that there are high performance car parts that will improve the performance of your engine such as turbos, superchargers, manifolds, NOS kits etc. The thing a lot of want-to-bee’s don’t understand however is every part of your car can be upgraded with high performance car parts to improve its performance. You can replace your stock rims and tires, a better exhaust can make a significant difference to your horsepower, new suspension will dramatically improve handling, and you can even fit new or reshaped body panels to improve the aerodynamics of your car and to improve its appearance.
There is a difference between High Performance Car Parts and After Market Parts
Many people think that after market parts and high performance car parts are the same thing, and they are dead wrong! By definition high performance car parts are after market parts; but not all after market parts are created equally – just because something looks right does not mean that it will do what you want it to. If you want your car to run faster, sound better have more grunt etc or even if you want to make improvements or changes to the body work you want to know that the parts you are using are going to last and perform properly in the long run.
If you buy just any after market part you may get the look you are after but not the quality, you won’t know if that part is really up to the task. If you purchase high performance car parts you know they have been specifically designed for the task and that they will be able to cope with the demands you will put on them.