Dec. 2, 2013 12:01 p.m. I keep reading the average new car sells for over $30,000 now, but I sure see a lot more newer less expensive cars on the road than more expensive, unless my guesses as to sales price is wrong. I can accept the number as an average, but that makes me wander what the median price is.
Extensive compressor reviews and FAQ. Active versus passive: what does it mean, and why choose one over the other? First, all the word active means is that some component inside requires power, either a battery or an external voltage source. Passive just means that no components inside need to be powered. Examples of active components include transistors, LED lights, and opamps or other IC chips.
A: A passive alarm system turns on automatically. When the key is taken out from ignition all the vehicle doors close and the alarm turns on. This is a passive alarm because the driver does not turn the alarm on. An active alarm needs to be activated by the driver.assive alarm systems use passive detectors and sensors in order to indicate unusual movements. These sensors are designed to read energy changes that occur within range.