PARK IT!
A RECENT news item prompts this mini-history of the parking meter. According to the Orange County Register, January 20, 2013, Mexico City is installing parking meters in an effort to … Continue reading
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
NO PUN intended, but we need to go a little deeper with the grounding of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, their fire and smoke emergencies having been attributed to the aircraft’s use … Continue reading
E15: CORN-FED GARBAGE
ETHANOL IN gasoline is making the news—again. Because of the garbage I’ve read and heard recently, it’s time to share information on the matter. Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol … Continue reading
AERO, LONG-HAUL
“IF YOU got it, a truck brought it.” And, if it came any distance, there’s a good chance that a long-haul 18-wheeler was involved. These are already among the most … Continue reading
WASHINGTON EV FEE
STARTING FEBRUARY 1, 2013, the state of Washington will collect an additional $100 in annual registration fees from owners of road-going electric vehicles. This is seen as making EVs contribute … Continue reading
COMMON INTERESTS, UNCOMMON FIBER
A CARBON-FIBER link is being forged (er… woven) between BMW and Boeing. According to Reuters, the two companies will cooperate in research and development of this lightweight material. Carbon fiber … Continue reading
EV GLOSSARY
THIS IS a bit longer than the usual mini-essay, but for completeness it’ll be a single item. I’ll not fancy it up with photos or charts; it’s a glossary, pure … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW 2012
I ATTENDED the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, as opposed to my remote analyses of 2012 Paris (see http://www.wp.me/p2ETap-ho and http://www.wp.me/p2ETap-i2). Generally, it was good fun to be there. Any … Continue reading
HIGH TECH, WHY TECH
AVOWED TECHIE though I am, some modern automotive offerings have me wondering. Here are my current citations in both categories, High Tech and Why Tech. Rear view camera. High Tech! … Continue reading
TOYOTA SEMINAR NUGGETS
THIS LAST of five mini-essays on the 2012 Toyota Future Mobility Seminar, held Oct. 16-17 in Denver, collects technological nuggets gleaned there. The price of motor fuels was a recurring … Continue reading
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