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As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the transportation sector has emerged as a critical battleground for sustainability. Gasoline-powered vehicles, a mainstay of modern transportation, contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, posing a major threat to the planet's well-being.In the face of these pressing concerns, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as...
2) Drivers Ed Book for Teenagers: The Complete Guide to Learning to Drive, All Traffic Signs, and Pa
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With this complete book written just for teens, you can start your journey toward becoming a safe and responsible driver. Any young person who wants to learn how to drive needs to have this book with them at all times. It starts with an introduction to the basics of driving a car, such as learning about the body of the car and how to use the controls on the dashboard. As the chapters go on, readers will learn more about how to drive safely, how to...
3) Do You Own a Car? - Things That Compromise Your Safety and Security on & off the Road, and Practical
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DO YOU OWN A CAR? - Things That Compromise Your Safety and Security On & Off the Road, and Practical Solutions for Each is the ultimate guide for car owners looking to improve their safety and security while on and off the road. Whether you are a new driver or have been on the road for years, this comprehensive guide provides you with valuable information and practical solutions to help you avoid accidents, scams, theft, and other dangerous situations.The...
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Every Car Owner's Top Concerns And Solutions For Each is a comprehensive guide that addresses the most pressing concerns of car owners. From safety and maintenance to fuel economy and aesthetics, this book covers it all. The author, an experienced car enthusiast, provides detailed solutions for each issue, giving readers a clear understanding of how to maintain their vehicles and maximize their value.The book is divided into 15 parts, each addressing...
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Discover the future of transportation and unlock the potential of electric vehicles with this comprehensive guide! This book delves into the world of EVs, exploring their benefits, criticisms, and technological advancements. With a scientifically backed approach, the authors examine consumer attitudes and preferences, market trends, and future projections, providing a thorough understanding of the electric vehicle revolution. Join us on this exciting...
6) Problems and Solutions on MRO Spare Parts and Storeroom 6th Discipline of World Class Maintenance Ma
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This is the 5th of a series of books about World Class Maintenance Management disciplines about MRO Spare Parts and Storeroom. It is written for industries with MRO problems and searching for solutions to their Spare Parts and Storeroom. MRO Spare Parts and Storeroom Management is one of the most neglected maintenance strategies in any industry, which should not be the case. Others say that this is the missing link to any reliability and maintenance...
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Advancements in renewable energy, such as perovskite solar cells and bifacial panels, showcase promising strides towards higher efficiency and cost-effectiveness in solar power generation. Innovations in wind turbine technology, including improved blade designs and smart blade technology, aim to enhance efficiency, driving the expansion of wind energy. Moreover, breakthroughs in bioenergy, geothermal, and hydrogen technologies contribute to a diversified...
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This book chronicles the once-vibrant hot rod scene in California's San Fernando Valley--from the iconic Bob's Big Boy drive-in to the San Fernando drag strip.
Author and Los Angeles native, Tony Baker, grew up in Hollywood during the height of the sixties hot-rod scene. He has written six books on the subject of motor sports in California for Arcadia Publishing and has had articles published in Hot Rod magazine, Hot Rod Deluxe , and Rodder's Journal...
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At forty, Mary South had a beautiful home, good friends, and a successful career in book publishing. But she couldn't help feeling that she was missing something intangible but essential. So she decided to go looking for it . . . at sea. Six months later she had quit her job, sold the house, and was living aboard a forty-foot, thirty-ton steel trawler she rechristened Bossanova. Despite her total lack of experience, South set out on her maiden voyage-a...
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"Driver Education 2024" is an essential guidebook that illuminates the path for current and aspiring drivers, educators, and policymakers in the dynamic landscape of modern driving. This comprehensive book, tailored to address the needs of 2024, is an amalgamation of crucial topics, practical insights, and global perspectives, making it a one-stop resource for anyone involved in driver education.At its core, the book emphasizes the paramount importance...
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Trace the haunted heritage of America's Mother Road across Oklahoma.
Route 66 may seem like a quieter thoroughfare than it was in its heyday, but the ghosts of Oklahoma's past bustle along unabated. When the sun sets on the Road of Dreams, the shadows of its roadside attractions take on a nightmarish cast. British airmen disappear into the mist above Miami. Phantoms stir in the Dust Bowl's shallow grave. A westbound Frisco train hops the rails outside...
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Companion book to the compelling new documentary film of a motor sports hero
Sir Jack Brabham was unique in the world of motor racing. He was the boy from Sydney who took on the elite of motor racing and won three F1 world championships, the last one in a car not only built by his own Brabham company, but with an Australian engine he'd helped develop.
To those who saw him on the podium, Jack Brabham might have seemed glorious and triumphant. But,...
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