Once upon a time electric cars were either compact commuters that screamed “tree hugger” or slick luxury models that cost more than six figures. But those days are over. We’re now into the third generation of some models, and we’re even seeing the demise of some electrics, like the groundbreaking plug-in Chevy Volt. Today, there …
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Natural Gas Vehicle
A natural gas vehicle (NGV) is an alternative fuel vehicle that uses compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG). Natural gas vehicles should not be confused with vehicles powered by LPG (mainly propane), which is a fuel with a fundamentally different composition. In a natural gas powered vehicle, energy is released by combustion of essentially Methane gas (CH4) fuel with Oxygen (O2) from the air …
Autonomous vehicles
A self-driving car, also known as a robot car, autonomous car, or driverless car,[ is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving with little or no human input.[3] Autonomous cars combine a variety of sensors to perceive their surroundings, such as radar, Lidar, sonar, GPS, odometry and inertial measurement units. Advanced control systems interpret sensory information to identify appropriate navigation paths, as well as obstacles and relevant signage. Autonomous vehicles, as …
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