Ford Escape Hybrid: First Gas-Electric-Powered SUV and Ford Replacement Parts for Its Exceptional Performance
The Ford Escape Hybrid is a fuel-saving, gas-electric hybrid-power version of small, four-door sport-utility vehicle, available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or four-wheel drive (4x4). Its power train has 2.3-liter, four-cylinder gas engine rated 133 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, 129 pounds-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm; synchronous AC electric motor rated 94 hp from 3,000 to 5,000 rpm; 330-volt battery pack under rear cargo floor; electronically controlled, continuously variable transmission. Maximum power output is 155 hp because gas and electric do not make their maximum power simultaneously. It has a 2.3-liter, Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine with a 70-kilowatt permanent-magnet traction electric motor, regenerative braking and a 330-volt battery pack. The combination provides performance on par with a V-6.
The hybrid never has to be plugged in because the engine recharges the batteries, by the electric motor and by heat recovered as energy during braking."The Escape hybrid really "wants" to be an electric vehicle, but the gasoline engine adds power for acceleration, charges the batteries and powers the air conditioning," said Mary Ann Wright, Ford's director of Sustainable Mobility ProgramsUnlike electric cars, hybrids never need to be plugged into a recharger. Regenerative braking recharges the Ford Escape Hybrid, which converts electric motor into a generator to help refill the battery pack during stops; and by a recharging system powered by the gas engine.Designed to last for the life of the vehicle and can be found under the Escape's cargo floor, the battery pack, which contains 250 small batteries roughly the size of D cells mounted in series doesn't infringe on cargo space.The software and computerized controllers that make everything work effectively is the key to a hybrid. Small badges identify the Ford Escape as a hybrid. The instrument panel is a little different because it contains a gauge that shows when the electric motor is the source of power and when the gasoline engine is running. An optional LCD display in the center stack gives instant and average fuel economy as well as a pictorial representation of how the power is flowing at any instant.The Escape's hybrid engine shuts down at rest to conserve fuel.
When driving resumes, the SUV's 70-kilowatt traction motor generator can launch the vehicle on electric power. When it's needed, the generator starts the gas engine without the increased emissions produced when a conventional engine is startedThe Escape Hybrid also produces as little as half the amount of carbon dioxide (greenhouse gas) as a conventional gas engine. It produces 97 percent less hydrocarbon and oxides of nitrogen emissions than vehicles meeting today's required emission standards. That qualifies it for the Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) standards designation.Being the leader in the development of low emission vehicles, Ford continually develops projects that will someday result in practical hydrogen-powered vehicles with no greenhouse gas emissions.As zealous as Ford in continually upgrading its products to suit every client needs, Partstrain is always looking for superior and quality workmanship for its product lines. Only the finest Ford auto body parts comprise its stock.
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RFID is the abbreviation for Radio Frequency Identification. RFID is a method used to store and retrieve data using RFID transponders or tags. RFID tags have antennas that allow them to accept and respond to queries from the RFID transceiver. There are passive and active RFID tags. The difference between the two is that passive tags do not need an internal power source, but active tags do.
RFID technology is already used in many technologies today. The future of RFID technology seems limitless as new ways to utilize its effectiveness are discovered frequently.Passive and Active TagsAs stated before, passive RFID tags do not have an internal power supply. There is a minute electrical current induced in the antenna by the radio signal it receives. This small current is enough to power the tag to respond to the signal. Passive RFID tags have a very brief response because of their limited power.
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Little ipod wonders
It is no wonder that ipods are getting fun poked at them by movies this year. It seems as if the ipod is taking over the world. Everywhere you go you see them, they are attached to adults and children alike and they are all over the television and in the movies, it is getting a little insane. But it is not as if there is not good reason for such devotion to this wonderful little device. It might just be the coolest thing ever created!
Not only is an ipod functional and practical, it is cute too.
There are basically three different shapes and sizes of ipod to choose from. You have the skinny little ipod shuffle, then the slightly larger but even thinner nano and the ever popular regular ipod that can actually play all of your favorite TV shows as well as your favorite songs. How is it possible?
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Talking Rugged Notebook
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A rugged notebook offers mobile professionals the ability to work in any environment and in any location. Versatile and powerful, rugged notebook computers are designed specifically for both in-plant and outdoor industrial (and military) applications. Built to handle the toughest environments, fully ruggedized notebooks should have IP54 environmental protection, meet MIL-STD 810F and have heavy duty - generally magnesium alloy - cases. Rugged notebook computers enable professionals to work smoothly in adverse environments and are adequately equipped to face almost any tough situation with ease. Naturally, these rugged notebook computers are heavier than non-rugged models but offer substantially more protection than standard laptops.
RuggedNotebooks.com offer a variety of semi-rugged and rugged notebooks, wireless tablets and even rugged PDAs in their Recon series. They also offer custom solutions.
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Wireless Extenders Offers New Signal Booster at 800MHZ To Increase Cell Phone Coverage in Homes and Offices
Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) December 21, 2005 -- Wireless Extenders, Inc. (www.wirelessextenders.com), a leader in developing new products that enhance wireless cellular communications, announced their latest product, the YX500-CEL.
This reliable product captures and amplifies the 800MHz signal for cell phone users in homes or offices where cellular signal cannot penetrate.
This product joins the strong-selling YX500PCS and the YX600PCS versions that are compatible with all PCS (1900Mhz) phones.
According to research, over 35% of cellular phone users nationwide experience poor quality or loss of signal strength when using a cell phone in their office or home.
Increasing the indoor coverage can translate into increased productivity and savings.
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Tablet Authority Slashes the Price of the Motion Computing LE1600 Celeron Tablet PC to $1,549 - $350 below the MSRP of $1,899
Torrance, CA (ContentDesk) December 5 -- Tablet Authority, the online Tablet PC reseller,
announced today that it is offering Instant Coupons to all new and existing clients that bring down the price of the Motion Computing LE1600 Celeron to $1,549. Suggested retail for the LE1600 Celeron is $1,899. With the exclusive Instant Coupon offer, Tablet Authority cuts an additional $217 off the company's regular price of $1,766. There is no limit to the number of units customers can buy at the Instant Coupon price of $1,549. The Instant Coupon is good until December 31, 2005.Coupons are available at: http://www.tabletauthorityinc.com/promo.htmlThe LE1600 Celeron Instant Coupon is just in time for Tablet Authority's corporate clients that are looking to make use of their 2005 equipment budgets before the year ends.
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Tablet Authority Slashes the Price of the Motion Computing LE1600 Celeron Tablet PC to $1,549 - $350 below the MSRP of $1,899
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Little ipod wonders
It is no wonder that ipods are getting fun poked at them by movies this year. It seems as if the ipod is taking over the world. Everywhere you go you see them, they are attached to adults and children alike and they are all over the television and in the movies, it is getting a little insane. But it is not as if there is not good reason for such devotion to this wonderful little device. It might just be the coolest thing ever created!
Not only is an ipod functional and practical, it is cute too.
There are basically three different shapes and sizes of ipod to choose from. You have the skinny little ipod shuffle, then the slightly larger but even thinner nano and the ever popular regular ipod that can actually play all of your favorite TV shows as well as your favorite songs. How is it possible?
It is all possible due to Macintosh technology, they obviously have the greatest engineers and inventors in the world working for them. I mean seriously, none...
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Happy Camper RV Club Doubles Membership, Surprises Customers with Freebies, Creates a Unique Environment Online for RV Travelers
Monroe, LA (ContentDesk) May 5, 2006 -- Happy Camper RV Club is well-known throughout the camping industry as a half-price discount rv club.
With over 1,000 campground and RV park locations in the US and Canada, the club has doubled membership in the last two years by giving "more than what is promised" to its members, and creating a web site that gives RVers a fun environment online for trip planning and learning.Club president, Anne Pierson, describes the secret to the club's success by stating, "We always give more than we promise, and our members love the extra bonuses we create to serve them - above and beyond our promise of saving 50% on camping.
Members never know when they will get an email from us with a fun "freebie" they can request by mail, or an interesting addition to our web site."Our goal is to surprise and delight our visitors and members with added value wherever we find it.
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CY Digital Announces Auction of First Swarovski Crystal Framed Plasma TV
Boston, MA (ContentDesk) January 11, 2006 -- First introduced for the 2005 Emmys Ultimate Nominee TV Gift Bag, this featured frame was covered in Swarovski crystals and set at a price of over $25,000.
Among the nominees who received gift certificates toward the frame were Eva Longoria, Teri Hatcher, Paris Hilton, and Ashton Kutcher.
The Swarovski frame and the home theater package then showcased on the second season of the Gastineau Girls featuring Lisa and Brittny Gastineau.
During the show, the Swarovski-framed TV was placed in Brittny Gastineaus bedroom in her Battery Park, New York.
With over 3,000 Swarovski crystals the TV frame represents a true combination of luxury and technology.
Custom designed and hand-crafted, it took over 100 hours to design, build, and affix each individual crystal.
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Computer Lab International (CLI) Expands Its’ High-Performance – ET4500 Series of Thin Clients
Placentia, CA (ContentDesk) March 16, 2006 -- Computer Lab International, Inc. (CLI), a leading provider of thin client and text terminal products introduces three additional thin client products to further strengthen the ET4500 series- the ET4510x, ET4520x and the ET4520g. The ET4510x flexible, high-performance Microsoft Windows XP Embedded thin client includes a PCI expansion slot that can be used for a wide variety of add-ons, such as: video cards for multi-headed and high resolution graphics,...
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There are as many varieties of printer ink as there are manufacturers. There is no standardization in the composition of printer ink. All manufacturers of popular brands of printers develop their own variety of printer ink, which works well only with their products. The formula of the printer ink is a closely guarded secret, and is patented by these manufacturers. Epson, Hewlett Packard and Canon spend huge amounts of money in developing their own brands of ink, which are supposed to give superior...
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