• Electric Car Charging Station
    Green Technology

    Going Green: 5 Things to Do Before Getting an Electric Vehicle

    There are a number of vehicle choices on today’s market, from economy cars to hybrids and even fully electric vehicles. While fully electric vehicles are fantastic both for you and for the environment, it is not just as simple as buying a new car and driving it home. To really be prepared for a fully electric vehicle you need to take some important steps too. Some of those steps will depend on the brand and model of vehicle you are purchasing. Here are five things you need to do before you purchase an electric vehicle. Get a Home Charger Obviously if you are going to drive a fully electric vehicle,…

  • Electric Bike
    Engineering

    The Future of Bicycles – Are Electric Bicycles Going to Take Over?

    The world of transport is ever changing thanks to technological advancements. From faster trains, to driverless vehicles – there’s been a lot of advancements made to make getting around that little bit easier. Even bicycles have seen some significant changes in recent years, with the additional of the electric bicycle being particularly exciting. The question is, will electric bicycles take over as the number one choice of transportation in the future? Making your commute faster and easier Electric bicycles are fairly new, but they’re quickly gaining in popularity. This is largely because they help to make commutes faster and easier. Also they can compete with cars in busy urban environments…

  • Truck Transport
    Logistics

    6 Benefits of Commercial Truck Leasing

    In today’s economy, it’s cheaper to lease a truck than buy one. This is due to a few key reasons. One of which is the fact that, after the Crash Of 2008, banks and other certified lending agencies are far less reluctant to give out big loans. If you want to purchase a couple of good trucks - or a fleet of them - it’s going to cost you quite a bit of cash.

  • Garage Door Carport
    Home Improvement

    Carport vs. Garage: Which One Would You Rather Have?

    The elements can wreak havoc on your vehicle’s exterior. The harsh rays of the sun may cause the glossy paint to lose its gloss, fade and peel. This does not happen in one day. If you are in the habit of leaving your car parked out in the sun, you will see the damage over the course of time. Apart from the sun, you also need to factor in other elements like falling branches if you are parked under a tree. You may have parked in the shade to keep direct sunlight off, but there may be branches and fruit falling onto the car creating dents where there were none.…

  • Smartphone Coffee
    Gadget

    Get More Out of Your Smartphone With These Ideas

    Your smartphone can probably do more than you currently give it credit for. Most people don’t make the most of every feature and every function that their phone offers, and they don’t even realise that this is happening. The number of unexpectedly cool things you can do with your phone will blow you away, and these functions could even make your day to day life easier than it is right now. Here are just some of the ideas you should try out. Get a Clip-On Lens Everybody’s a photographer nowadays thanks to the high quality of the cameras that are found on pretty much every smartphone. But you can get…

  • Wi Fi
    Internet

    Future Trends in Wi-Fi Access

    New Wi-Fi milestones and developments are blossoming within the new year. Compared to most consumer technology, Wi-Fi has undergone fast evolution and opportunity driven by the internet of things, new standards, cloud-managed Wi-Fi, and other trends.

  • O Rings
    Engineering

    Types of O-Ring Applications

    So far on this blog we’ve discussed O-Ring material and sizes, and the ways in which they can be used. In this post, we’ll talk about the common types of O-Ring applications, and their impact on O-ring sizing and hardware design. 1. Static Axial Seals When designing grooves for static axial seals, the first consideration is whether the pressure is coming from inward or outward. In situations involving outward pressure, the outside diameter of the groove is primary, and the groove width is the primary consideration for the inside diameter. For inward pressure, the inside diameter is primary. This ensures that the O-Ring needs to move the least distance to…

  • Police Ticket
    General Law

    3 Tips to Help You Avoid Getting A Ticket

    While no one wants to get a ticket while driving, many people often operate their vehicle in a way that could get them settled with a ticket, whether they’re breaking the law intentionally or not. And while there are some instances where a ticket is inevitable, like if you’ve been in a car accident, a ticket isn’t always a necessity. Knowing this, even if you do end up coming toe-to-toe with law enforcement regarding some kind of traffic violation, there are a few things you may want to try that could help you come away without a ticket in your hand. To show you how, here are three tips to…