Easy Fuel Efficiency

CleanRepublic.com Drop out your old front wheel and drop in your new Hill Topper electric wheel! CleanRepublic.com has now made the Hill Topper Classic electric bike wheel kit available for sale worldwide. Unlike other complex electric bike kits, Clean Republic’s kits are designed for simple, quick installation on almost any bike in the world. These kits are lighter, more efficient, easier to use, and easier to install than any other. The Hill Topper Classic kit includes SLA batteries that easily clip under any bike seat using asimple velcro and clip system. The batteries contain enough power to take you 10 miles with no pedaling, and are light enough not to interfere with normal usage of your bike. The whole kit including wheel, hub motor, and batteries weighs only 18 pounds. Ride your bike just like you always have, but when you get tired, have a windy day or get to that one nasty hill, just press the button for a big boost of power assistance! These motors effectively double the strength of the average bike rider, kicking in with 150-250 watts of assistance depending on which model you use. Converting your bike to electric power is a great alternative to investing in expensive and complex electric or hybrid or even standard fuel efficient compact cars like the Honda Insight or the Toyota Prius or Camry. Also, don’t be intimidated by the installation process. Replacing your bike’s front wheel is simpler than nearly all DIY or home improvement tasks that might require …

www.autobytel.com Last year the Sorento was the first vehicle built in the US by Kia. Now the 2012 Kia Sorento Crossover SUV comes packing better fuel economy thanks to a more fuel efficient engine. Believe it or not the Sorento comes with 3 different engine choices. The first is a 3.5 liter V-6 that produces a healthy 276 horsepower and 248 lb-ft. of torque. Being the largest engine of the bunch the fuel economy is not as good at 20 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. Those are still respectable numbers. Then there is a basic middle man 2.0 liter engine that comes equipped on the base model vehicle. But the real gem is the all new GDI series of engine from Kia. This 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine features and direct injection to not only get better fuel economy but it also produces less emissions. Gas Mileage ratings are 22 MPG in the city and a whopping 32 MPG on the highway. The power on this engine is also excellent at 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft. of torque. The base price for the 2012 Kia Sorento is $21250 with the fully loaded V-6 model going for $34850. But opt for the GDI powered front wheel drive and you will spend about $25000. On the inside the 2012 Kia Sorento features a ton of features. The crossover comes with keyless entry and push button start which is the future of motoring along with buttons on the steering wheel and more. The navigation system is great and features a large touch screen. The controls are easy to use and easy to find. And the overall …

MPGomatic.com demos the Auto Meter Ecometer in a 2009 Dodge Challenger SE V6. The Ecometer is an innovative fuel economy gauge that makes it easy to save gas.