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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...
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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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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...
5) 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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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...
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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...
8) 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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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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"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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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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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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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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