June, 2010
Is the tiwi worth it – monitoring driving habits?
The tiwi seems like the perfect solution for teen drivers. The little on-board computer monitors predefined "dangerous" behaviors and notifies each the driver and also the mother and father of this dangerous activity. The tiwi is becoming marketed to mother and father of teens following at first becoming produced for fleet drivers. May be the ...
With oil company holdings, drilling moratorium overturned by judge
A federal judge overturned the six-month deep water drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico. The ruling issued Tuesday cited economic hardship as a result of the ban and said the government overreached by suspending all deep-water drilling operations either in progress or planned within the gulf. Oil companies hailed the ruling. The Department of ...
Passage of climate change bill threatened by cap and trade definition
Cap and trade is an anchor of the climate and energy bill under current debate in Congress. The cap and trade definition is elusive to most people not directly involved in utilities, petrochemicals or manufacturing. To understand cap and trade, think of it as a system intended to create and regulate Co2, the principal greenhouse ...
Preparing your tires for seasonal driving
The wide range of parts of your car that you should take a look at when you’re getting ready for each season can seem overwhelming. An often-overlooked part, though, is your tire pressure. You should be sure to pay attention to your tires, because that is really where the rubber hits the road. There are ...
Nitrogen inflation improves vehicle handling
Instead of using standard air to inflate your tires, consider nitrogen inflation - it's become increasingly popular with consumers. As outlined by Why Nitrogen?, doing so will make a big difference as part of your car's handling, fuel efficiency (and hence its carbon footprint), as well as tire life. Nitrogen inflation, according to Consumer Reports, ...
