Posts Tagged ‘Fuel’

Choose Unichip Module For Performance And Fuel Efficiency

June 1st, 2011

The Unichip (new Q-plus version) is a complex, piggy back computer which functions in harmony with your vehicle’s oem computer.

It electronically resides between your vehicle’s PCM (Power Control Module) and engine, issuing you extensive control over the car or truck’s engine management system. The Unichip (new Q version) does not at all amend your vehicle’s factory engine management control unit in any sort of way.

Increased Engine Capability

The Unichip PnP provides torque gain plus improved power throughout the overall Revolutions per minute spectrum. Force gains up to thirteen % is definitely prevalent within normal aspirated cars and trucks as well as in turbo cars or trucks a 30% increase as assessed by an adequate chassis dynamo-meter could be envisioned. It is however not easy to calculate specific performance gain given that it is influenced by the very style not to mention overall condition of the engine and the factory calibration of the ECU (Engine Control Unit) . That said, the Unichip (new Q-plus version) is far more complex compared to “universal plug-in performance chips” and it produces the best customised power result pretty much every time.

Gasoline Economy

Gasoline economy is without question at the top of vehicle suppliers concern lists these times. Still, even in this rat race for greatest petrol economy the Unichip holds it’s ground. The Unichip will in most cases make improvements to fuel economy in cars with even smallest modification such as an aftermarket air intake. This is also true and even more obvious in older as well as highly altered cars. We get regular testimonies coming from customers about increased gas mileage after installing the Unichip.

Fuel Gets Cheaper

May 20th, 2011

Fuel prices have rocketed of late, I remember when I first started driving ten years ago I use to fill up my little Clio for 79p per litre of unleaded, this has now risen to 1.31p per litre. To help ease the squeeze on motorists the chancellor George Osborne has cut the fuel duty by 1p. The fuel duty before the cut was 59p a litre, this went down to 58p a litre from March the 23rd. There was even better news for motorists as the chancellor announced that the fuel duty escalator that adds 1p to fuel duty on top of inflation every year will be scrapped for the rest of this Parliament. George Osborne introduced a Fair Fuel Stabiliser to protect motorists from bearing the brunt of oil price increases at petrol stations. He said it would fund this through raising the supplementary charge on North Sea oil and gas production from 20% to 32% as of March. Under the Fair Fuel Stabiliser system when oil prices are high, fuel duty will rise by Retail Price Index only.

But if the oil price dips below a set trigger price, likely to be $75 (46) per barrel, the Government will increase fuel duty by RPI plus 1p per litre in each such year. It is unlike that the cost of fuel will drop to $75 a barrel soon, so for the moment the government’s 1p reduction in duty is welcome by personal and business car drivers. The AA and a van dealership selling commercial vehicles in Sevenoaks welcomed this cut in fuel duty, the AA president Edmund King said: “This action has probably stopped a ‘summer of discontent’ and is a common sense move. Any increase in duty would have bled many drivers on low incomes dry so this action offers short-term first aid.”

The Importance of Oxygen Sensors And Air Fuel Ratio Sensors

May 15th, 2011

When it comes to buying a vehicle which is fuel and engine efficient plus environment friendly – you need to focus on the importance of oxygen sensors and air fuel ratio sensors. Oxygen sensors are also known as lambda sensors among car owners. The oxygen sensor is an extremely important electronic device which has one major task – to measure and calculate the amount of oxygen O2 in the liquid or in the gas that has been analyzed by it. This sensor is very important especially nowadays when we need to think about protecting and saving our planet because it helps the engine run efficiently and at the same time helps keeping the environment clean and protected.

Oxygen sensors have been invented during the late 60′s and the man who developed them was Dr. Gunter Bauman. Now that we are talking about protecting our environment, we need to mention another crucial part of every modern vehicle – air fuel ratio sensor. First of all let’s clarify what is an AFR or air fuel ratio? It is the mass ratio of air which normally fuels during a process of combustion. Oxygen sensors and air fuel ratio sensors are of great importance nowadays, because they help us measure the amount of pollution which is released while driving.

Booming Aerospace Industry to Fuel MRO Market

April 19th, 2011

The flourishing aerospace industry has had a positive impact on the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) segment. Driven by an increasing fleet of newly acquired aircrafts worldwide, shortage of trained and experienced professionals and a need to cut aircraft maintenance and operational costs, the MRO market holds a plethora of opportunities for players in the technical services outsourcing business. The MRO market is estimated to decline in 2010 due to increasing demand for less maintenance intensive aircraft. However, long term growth relies on the increasing disposable income and lifestyle of middle class consumers. Consequently, the global MRO market is forecasted to surpass the value of US$ 45 Million by the end of 2013, says our new research report, “Aerospace Industry Forecast to 2013″.

Apart from the above stated factors, our in depth analysis of MRO industry has identified various other factors that will drive the future growth of the MRO industry. The report also segments the MRO market into Line, Component, Engines, and HMV&Mod. Our report also provides regional segmentation of the MRO market and estimates that the Americas will dominate the market followed by Europe.

Our team of experts has done extensive research on the aerospace industry of various developed market such as the US, Canada, the UK and many more and have provided detail analysis of these developed markets. Besides, due consideration have been given to various emerging countries of aerospace industry such as Middle Eastern countries, China, India, and others.

Chicago Mercedes-Benz News: F-Cell Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Car Coming To U.s

February 18th, 2011
Automotive News

Welcome to the next generation of driving. We’ve already seen a lot of changes across the board in the industry, with innovative automakers like Toyota and Nissan leading the way in change. Pressures from consumers, government officials and corporations for more focus on how we can reduce our impact on the economy, coupled with a general push away from foreign oil and towards more feasible fossil fuels, have been driving factors in the sudden shift in the auto industry. Thus far, we’ve seen a lot of progress made in the small and subcompact car segments because it’s simply easier to find a way to reduce the emissions on a smaller car.

A constant point of contention in the whole reform is the issue of power. How do you get the power you want in a car if you’re using as little fuel as possible? Manufacturers are beginning to make progress in this area. But the really exciting news here isn’t about the Prius – or any other vehicle making headlines for fuel efficiency. While it might seem surprising, the next big innovation in fuel economy is coming out of your Chicago Mercedes dealer. And it’s no small announcement; we’re talking about the next level of efficiency here.

Chicago Mercedes-Benz News: F-Cell Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Car Coming To U.s

March 10th, 2010

Welcome to the next generation of driving. We’ve already seen a lot of changes across the board in the industry, with innovative automakers like Toyota and Nissan leading the way in change. Pressures from consumers, government officials and corporations for more focus on how we can reduce our impact on the economy, coupled with a general push away from foreign oil and towards more feasible fossil fuels, have been driving factors in the sudden shift in the auto industry. Thus far, we’ve seen a lot of progress made in the small and subcompact car segments because it’s simply easier to find a way to reduce the emissions on a smaller car.

A constant point of contention in the whole reform is the issue of power. How do you get the power you want in a car if you’re using as little fuel as possible? Manufacturers are beginning to make progress in this area. But the really exciting news here isn’t about the Prius – or any other vehicle making headlines for fuel efficiency. While it might seem surprising, the next big innovation in fuel economy is coming out of your Chicago Mercedes dealer. And it’s no small announcement; we’re talking about the next level of efficiency here.