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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...
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A behind-the-scenes account of the challenges faced by race car drivers both on and off the track
How do you gain an edge over the most technologically advanced race cars and the most talented drivers in the world? Find out how a racing driver can achieve this goal by working on specific skills to optimize his overall driving performance.
While working as a Performance Engineer in Formula 1 and other top racing series, Ernesto Desiderio has...
4) 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...
5) Camaro
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Since the debut of the Camaro in 1966, the Chevy coupe's combination of high style, stout performance, and affordable price have made it an automotive icon. This eBook, compiled from the pages of Road & Track magazine, includes the launch, the racers, the duds, and, of course, the Camaro's return. You'll find road tests, reviews, feature stories, and comparisons from the guys who know best, along with interviews with the folks behind the Camaro and...
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This book looks at municipal operators in England and Wales in the 1960s. Going back to the very first horse-bus or tram operations in Victorian times, many towns and cities throughout Britain had such operators, owned and run by the town or city councils. Most of them had tramway systems, many of which were replaced by trolleybuses from the 1920s onwards. In turn, after the Second World War, trolleybuses too were on the way out, with motorbuses unfortunately...
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Breakaway Blueprint: Building a Six-Figure Business with a Truck, a Driver's License, and a Clean Driving Record" is not just a book; it's a transformative journey from the gridiron to the open road. Written by Sidney Tarver, a former NFL athlete whose career was abruptly halted, this book is a testament to resilience, ingenuity, and the indomitable spirit of entrepreneurship. The blueprint laid out in this book is meticulously crafted around four...
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Want to Teach Your Kids about Transportation & Directions in Marathi?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Marathi pronunciation.Delight in learning Marathi with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Marathi Names for Transportation & Directions.Vibrant Illustrations of Each...
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Do you feel helpless when it comes time to decide about your vehicle's health and maintenance? Do you wish you knew more about basic automotive care? I wrote this book to educate the average person about their vehicle, drawing from my thirty-five years in automotive repair and maintenance. By reading this book, you'll gain knowledge on automotive maintenance and the consequences of inadequate care. I walk you through the proper procedures for each...
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Car Detailing San Antonio shows you how to find and select the right auto detailer. This ultimate guide is the ideal resource for the car enthusiast who wants to take their vehicle's appearance to the next level.
You'll quickly discover:
• The benefits of auto detailing.
• How a do-it-yourself approach may damage your vehicle.
• How does waxing compare to ceramic coating?
• The importance of the right training and education.
• What is...
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This fully illustrated volume of road tests, reviews and more from the experts at Car and Driver covers nearly half a century of Porsche excellence.
For decades, the company started by Ferdinand Porsche has produced some of the best sportscars money can buy. The Porsche name has come to stand for automotive power, beauty, and prestige. Car and Driver has chronicled the German brand from its first commercial automobile, the 356 Roadster, to its modern...
12) Hybrid Cars
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Hybrid cars, and indeed, all electric vehicles are playing a rle in the salvation of the planet's eco-system. At least, in respect to the world supporting human life. However, hybrid cars will one day be replaced by vehicles that use no irreplaceable energy at at all, once the technology is there. It is likely that there will be at least two such power sources in the near future: electricity and hydrogen – but who knows what else will be available?...
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Welcome to "Unleashing RC Adventures Land, Sea, and Air: Your Guide to Radio-Controlled Models and Their Thrilling Applications!" This manual is your practical guide to the expansive world of radio-controlled (RC) technology. Whether you're an enthusiastic hobbyist looking to enhance your skills or a business-oriented individual exploring the commercial potential of RC models, this manual is designed to be your go-to resource. Explore advanced techniques...
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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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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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Henry Williamson remains best known for his nature stories, Tarka the Otter and Salar the Salmon. A serving soldier throughout the First World War, when he was demobilised in 1919 Williamson began to learn the craft of writing, and for a brief period was a tyro journalist with the Weekly Dispatch, owned by Lord Northcliffe. The articles collected here represent the very earliest published writings of Henry Williamson, appearing in the Weekly Dispatch...
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This book is an invaluable resource for maintenance professionals, students, and anyone keen on unraveling the intricacies of asset management. Whether you're a seasoned industry expert or a novice exploring the world of maintenance, this guide provides a comprehensive and accessible overview.Maintenance is the backbone of operational success in any industry. From ensuring the smooth functioning of machinery to minimizing downtime, maintenance plays...
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There's no place like home!
And that's why we're back. Dare to Repair, Replace & Renovate is the sequel to Dare to Repair, the national bestselling home repair book for women.
In our first book, we taught you how to fix a leaky faucet. In this book, we teach you how to replace it. In our first book, we showed you how to change the direction of ceiling fan blades. In this book, we show you how to install a new fan. We've gone from basic repairs...
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A history of the British automotive manufacturer and an analysis of what went wrong.
What really happened at British Leyland (BL)? Was it 'just' the cars, or were other factors vital to the story? Who really was to blame for BL and MG Rover's death?
The 'truth' about BL is deeper than its cars — were ultra- Left-wing plots to topple BL and British society real? Did secret deals and political intrigue really exist? Was it Labour or Conservative...
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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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