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Synthetic oil has been used commercially for over 25 years. In the beginning, not all synthetics were alike and many myths or falsehoods have formed. This article will attempt to dispel those misconceptions by explaining the top ten falsehoods of synthetic lubricants:
1) - produce a lot of sludge.
Synthetic oils are designed to reduce the occurrence of sludge and are in fact much cleaner than petroleum lubricants that can contain many different impurities that bind together once heated to produce sludge.
2) - last a lifetime.
Unfortunately just like any petroleum lubricant, synthetic lubricant also needs to be changed. Combustible engines are hard on any lubricant, contaminating it with acids, soot and moisture, which will disrupt the lubricant's viscosity.
3) - are too thin.
When it comes to lubricant it is all about the viscosity. Whether the lubricant is a petroleum product or a synthetic one in order to be classified under the SAE grade it has to meet a certain viscosity. So a 10W-30 lubricant is the exact same in regards to viscosity whether it is made from a petroleum product or a synthetic one.
4) - cost too much.
Multiple tests have been performed on both synthetic oils and petroleum based lubricants and the results have found that synthetic lubricants provide better fuel economy and reduce engine wear. The minimum up-front price difference between synthetic and petroleum lubricants are nothing in comparison to the overall cost savings that you will benefit from with lower gas mileage and repair costs.
5) - are not compatible with petroleum products.
Today all synthetic lubricants are completely compatible with petroleum lubricants. However in the early days of synthetic lubricant production some manufactures did use ingredients that were not compatible, however those dark days are long gone.
6) - damage seals.
Seal damage is a concern for both petroleum and synthetic motor lubricant companies. Because of the materials seals are made from, additives must be added to the lubricant to prevent damage occurring events such as seal swell, shrinkage and hardening.
7) - are not easily accessible.
In the early days of synthetics this may have been the case, but now with every major lubricant company having their own line of synthetic lubricants they are easier than ever to find. From the Wal-Mart to the your local service station down the street you are bound to find a wide range of synthetic lubricants.
- void warranties.
Some major vehicle manufacturers actually specify that synthetic lubricants be used in their engines. In fact, some of the higher end vehicle manufactures are filling their engines with synthetic lubricant right off the factory floor.
9) - will not work in vehicles that use oxygen sensors.
Petroleum and synthetic motor lubricants are comprised of similar compounds, all of which are not damaging to oxygen sensors. Since synthetics tend to run cleaner, the oxygen sensors will actually perform better.
10) - cause vehicles to consume more lubricant.
As long as the engine is in proper working order and does not have any leaks, synthetic lubricant will not cause an engine to use more lubricant, in fact it is quite the opposite. Due to the properties of synthetics, your engine will benefit from enhanced sealing between piston rings and cylinder walls.
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Bringing the Volt to the Market, One City at a Time
The Chevrolet Volt is General Motors' electric car project the first of what the automaker hopes will be several vehicles sharing what is now called the Voltec platform. Powered by a lithium-ion battery that will go 40 miles on a single charge, the Volt will also be equipped with a 1.4L I4 engine which will help to extend its range.
Volt models will most likely be powered at owner's homes, but they'll also need access to public repowering ports, much like a gas station fuel pump, to keep their cars running when they are out of range or taking a trip. To that end, General Motors has announced that it is working with a number of partners to lend a hand including several major cities.
"Collaborating with communities such as San Francisco and metropolitan areas such as Washington, D.C. - where there's already an interest in plug-in vehicles - is another important step toward raising customer awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of vehicles such as the Volt," said Ed Peper, GM North America vice president, Chevrolet.
GM has announced that it is looking for stakeholders which would be governments, businesses and civic groups to help make it easier for Volt owners to power up. These groups may include:
- State, city and county governments
- Electric utilities
- Regulators/public utility commissions
- Permitting and code officials
- Clean Cities coalitions
- Local employers
- Universities
- Early electric vehicle adopters
"Cities have an indispensable role in making plug-in vehicles successful," said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. "Here in San Francisco, we are acting now to make sure the charging infrastructure will be available to support these vehicles as soon as they are ready for sale, and we are working with other cities in the region to make the Bay Area a thriving market for electric transportation."
GM plans to manufacture the Volt's battery packs in the United States and is currently building a plant in Michigan to assemble them. LG Chem, a Korean battery giant, will supply the cells for the Volt.
Several recent positive developments in this regard include:
- Last October, the federal government approved a $7,500 tax incentive for consumers of plug-in electric vehicles such as the Chevy Volt.
- In November, the California cities of San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland announced a plan for plug-in vehicle infrastructure, incentives and enablers.
- A new Michigan law expedites the development of advanced battery manufacturing and research capabilities in the state.
GM is also helping to pave the way to plug-in commercialization on several other fronts, including:
Working with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and a coalition of more than 40 utilities to solve challenges and accelerate the commercialization of plug-in electric vehicles.
Playing a lead role in helping to create Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards for the vehicle charging interface.
"We know plenty of work still remains, both within and outside of GM," said Peper. "But today's and other recent announcements underscore the comprehensive work being done to bring the Chevrolet Volt and other electrically driven vehicles to market - and they also highlight why we are so optimistic about the ultimate success of the Volt."
GM expects that the first Volts will be available for sale in November 2010. A tentative price tag of $40,000 has been set for the model.
Source: General Motors
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U of Wisconsin-Madison Crandon news 2010-07-05
Crandon, WI (July 5, 2010) - The University of Wisconsin - Madison SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Baja Team came to Crandon to not only to watch first hand how the competitors of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL tackle the rigors of short course off-road racing, but to learn about the latest technology that is being applied to the latest PRO and Sportsman racers.
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