Why is a used bicycle like a cat in a bag?
While the weather outside remains unpredictable, temperatures will continue to drop until spring arrives. As spring approaches, more and more people looking to make the most of their free time are starting to look for bicycles. New bicycles are typically cheaper in winter due to seasonal promotions. However, buying a used bicycle is also common. […]
The future of electric cars is over: charging the batteries
With more and more automakers entering the electric vehicle market, increasingly fierce competition is forcing us to seek technological solutions that can ensure better everyday usability and meet the diverse needs of drivers. In just a few years, manufacturers have made tremendous progress in the efficiency and range of electric vehicles on a single charge, […]
Significant changes in the World Rally Championship will also lead to changes in our cars
Starting from the 2022 season, the International Motor Sports Federation has established new requirements for participants in the World Rally Championship. Manufacturers had to start almost from a blank sheet of paper: to achieve greater safety, the structure of the car body is changing, internal combustion engines are being replaced by hybrid power plants, and […]
An electric MAN bus was also delivered to Lithuania and traveled 550 km on a single charge
100% was presented at the automobile center “Adampolis” in Vilnius. MAN electric Lion’s City E“ bus. The results of the latest tests carried out are surprising: 24 hours of continuous use, without intermediate charging and a range of 550.8 kilometers – impressive, in real conditions on May 18th. Test results of the MAN electric bus […]
Features of driving on a slippery road – enginegeek.online
Before winter arrives, melting snow or icy conditions after sleet have already turned many roads into dangerous skating rinks. Sharp bends become dangerous, braking distances increase imperceptibly, and speed limits are drastically reduced, forcing drivers to undergo a “driving test” almost daily. Motorsport veteran and coach Jonas Dereškevičius offers advice on special considerations for winter […]
The five most common scams used by car dealers
The selection of used cars is vast, but finding the right one can be a nightmare. One of the main problems in the used car market is the ease with which unscrupulous sellers, eager to offload their vehicles, can fall into traps. At first glance, these offers may seem tempting, but they often conceal serious […]
The road safety competition revealed gaps in schoolchildren’s knowledge
The Lithuanian Association of Technical Inspection Companies, “Transeksta,” in conjunction with the Kaunas County Traffic Police Department and Public Order Committee, invited students to participate in the year-end gambling event, “No Small Matter on the Road.” After the event, all participants and their instructors were excited, and the winners took selfies with the trophy. However, […]
TRICKS WITH NAME TO PASS THE DRIVING TEST
According to data from the state company “Regitra”, 32,574 new drivers received their driving license in 2014. The passing rate for the driving test on the first attempt was 43%. The absolute majority of people who obtained driving licenses were residents under the age of 21, the oldest drivers were 73 and 79 years old. […]
What will happen to completely discharged electric car batteries?
As the automotive industry transitions to electrification, electric vehicle (EV) batteries must be recycled after being used for other purposes (such as energy storage) or fully discharged. While the recycling rate of lead-acid batteries for internal combustion engines is high, the recycling rate of lithium-ion batteries for EVs is far from reaching that level. This […]
The problem of (NOT) suitable tires. How to avoid losses?
Explanations heard in public space as to why one or another traffic accident occurred are usually limited to two phrases: “a safe speed was not selected” and “the driver was drunk.” With the onset of the cold and slippery season, a third scapegoat is discovered: “bad housekeeping”. However, experts working in technical inspection companies say […]