Motor-driven equipment accounts for 64% of the electricity consumed in the US industrial sector. When the motors fail, it wreaks havoc monetarily and in production. L&S Electric created this infographic with the goal to illustrate the reasons motors fail.
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America is car country. We drive everywhere, and we all pay the price: transportation alone accounts for 20% of an American family’s budget, the 2nd biggest cost after housing. A sedentary lifestyle doesn’t just kill our pockets, either – it kills us. After tobacco, inactivity-related diseases are the number one killer in the US. But [...]
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Alcohol-related crashes are estimated to cost the public more than $50 billion per year + another $60 billion in quality of life losses. Drunk driving costs each American adult almost $500 per year.
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A car computer controls various functions, from engine timing to driver assist and traction control. Computers have been used to improve safety and performance on modern day vehicles. See where they started and how far they have come over the past 100 years.
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NASCAR and other road racing events are usually synonymous with images of speeding race cars and sometimes even dramatic crashes, which might lead you to believe that the drivers are reckless. However, professional drivers are actually highly skilled and use many advanced techniques to control their vehicles. Check out some tips that can help you [...]
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Think you are buried under your car debt? It might help change your perspective if you see some of the world’s most expensive cars – and how much they would cost if you chose to finance them. Would you pay thousands in interest just for the privilege to own one?
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If you think you know all there is about car donations and tax deductions, then think again. Car donations in the United States have been the source of funds for children’s charities that make a difference in kids’ lives. Find out if your state is a big donor, and which cars are most commonly given [...]
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2538 people die a year on average as a result of road accidents in the UK.
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According to a study done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety the bans on texting while driving resulted in an increase of risks. While this might not make any sense on the surface, drivers under 25 years of age seem to be the main culprit which also results in higher car insurance rates for [...]
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The Galactic Empire was an authoritarian government that used fear to rule the galaxy. To maintain order and control, the Empire built a series of Death Stars, moon-sized battle stations with lasers that could destroy planets. Throughout the Star Wars films, two Death Stars are built, the first is completed and later destroyed and the [...]
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Posted on February 28th, 2011 Written by admin
New Hampshire stands alone. The tiny state is the only one in the country that does not have a law requiring adults to buckle their seatbelts while driving. In every other state, adults who are caught without a seatbelt face fines. But New Hampshire residents tend to be fiercely proud of their independence.
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Spring is in our near future, but for now, it’s still winter. And driving in winter is tough, especially for those who aren’t used to it. Snow, ice, and overall cold conditions make driving more difficult this season. It’s essential that you prepare yourself, and your car, for operating under these circumstances. It’s always wise [...]
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Toxic chemicals from your car aren’t limited to tailpipe emissions. Toxic chemicals are used in the manufacturing of interior parts as well.
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Getting your oil changed regularly is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to maintain your car’s health. Foregoing regular oil changes can cause your motor to lock up and die. Which, in turn, ends up costing you a fortune in repairs or even forcing you to buy a new car. Nothing is free, [...]
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Driving a car is more dangerous than flying on a plane or base jumping off a bridge in the middle of nowhere. With the high volume of cars on the road today, the risks of fatal accidents have greatly increased. The day and time you are driving plays a huge role in your chance of [...]
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Check out this infographic showing the largest car recalls in history.
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The very minute that you drive a new car off a dealer’s lot, it loses value. That’s just a fact of life, and the infographic below gives you a roadmap of depreciation milestones. But depreciation doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy a new car. In fact, if your plan is to drive the wheels off your [...]
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