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The truck is a vehicle designed to carry goods and passengers. The truck has a larger and heavier engine; more powerful with stronger suspensions than the conventional automobiles.

Godwill A. Paul published this 26 months ago +24 votes

Is Gas Mileage That Important?

The importance of gas mileage has been inflated beyond its place.

Dustin LaBarge published this 21 months ago +18 votes

Types of Navy Propulsion Powerplants- A Brief Explanaition of Each

Differences between the US Navy marine power plants found on today's ships. A brief description of each and how they work.

Kenneth Bates published this 22 months ago +0 votes

Uncoventional Internal Combustion Engine Design: Revetec X4v2 Trilobe Counter Rotating Cam

Australian startup company Revetec has made some startling claims about the thermal efficiency of its engine designs. Will this conventional design compete with the hybrid electric drivetrain?

Dustin LaBarge published this 8 months ago +4 votes

The Basics of a Rail Transportation Yard or Railroad Terminal

A rail yard is the place where most railroad work takes place.

Dustin LaBarge published this 6 months ago +2 votes

Choosing the Right Hybrid or Alternative Car Model for You

There are many new hybrid, alternative, and electric vehicles out this year. Which one is right for you?

Dustin LaBarge published this 29 months ago +2 votes

Living Below Your Means: The Paradigm Shift: Car Edition

Americans spend more money on automobiles than many other nations put together. Here are some tips to help decrease this trend.

Dustin LaBarge published this 26 months ago +11 votes

Early American Steam Locomotives

In the early day of American Railroads the earliest engines were all imported from England, but it wasn't long before American locomotive builders emerged along with many improvements. Steam was the driving force on American Railways until the mid 1960 when they were replaced by diesel powered engines.

John Carter published this 14 months ago +2 votes