Quasi electric drive cars eyed for future autos
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory engineers at the University of California plan two paths for advancing electric vehicles. Flywheel battery hybrids would boost power and range, while quasi electric drive cars would add a small internal combustion engine to extend trips beyond 50 miles. Project leader Larry O’Connell says the tech is available now and could cut operating costs versus pure battery or combustion options.
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Lawrence Livermore
Larry O’connell
Automatic transmissions need care and feeding
The article urges regular transmission fluid checks to prevent overheating and costly repairs. It explains locating the dipstick, checking when hot, avoiding overfill, and pouring fluid carefully. It notes Dexron versus non Dexron fluids and to consult the manual or dealer for the correct type.
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Ray Hill
New Bearings Fight Gas Wear Across Automakers
Detroit researchers examine three bearing options for unleaded gasoline era. Antifriction copper-lead coatings cut corrosion but raise costs, aluminum tin bearings wear heavily in first 5 000 miles, and aluminum lead bearings from a new process show the most promise with Chrysler GM and American Motors adopting the metal.
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Detroit
Business Week
Chrysler Corp
General Motors
American Motors
Tire Tips For Safe Summer Travel
BF Goodrich recommends pre trip checks on tires and suspension. Inspect tread wear indicators, air pressure, and inflation, follow manufacturer specs. Have alignment, shocks, tie rods, bearings, and ball joints checked before long trips.
Brooks elected secretary treasurer of Arizona auto dealers group
Brooks Cadillac owner Bud Brooks of Scottsdale was chosen secretary treasurer of the Arizona Automobile Dealers Association at the annual convention. He will hold a one year term in that post while continuing as a state director for three years.
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Bud” Brooks
Brooks Cadillac
Scottsdale
Arizona Automobile Dealers Association
Brooks
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Scott
Sdale Papago Rotary Club
United Bank of Scottsdale
Disarray predicted without gasless auto
National Automobile Dealers Assoc notes a gasless car is essential within a decade to avoid transportation disarray by 2000. The Commerce Department warns that lacking viable high efficiency vehicles by the late 1980s will force shifts to alternative transport or costly coal and oil shale gasoline.
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Brent Russell
Connibice
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