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FEDS LIKE FUEL CELLS—AGAIN

THE FEDERAL government appears to be back encouraging fuel cell development in transportation. What’s more, this is just in the nick of time, what with several automakers intent on introducing … Continue reading →

August 16, 2012 · Leave a comment

FLABBY FUN WITH THE WORD “ONLY”

THE WORD “ONLY” is misused—or at least used in a flabby way—every day. However, years ago my Mainer friend Steve Macdonald taught me The Only Game, a great way to … Continue reading →

August 15, 2012 · 2 Comments

WILBUR WOWS ‘EM AT LE MANS

AVIATION HISTORY was made on August 8, 1908, not far from Le Mans, when Wilbur Wright showed Europeans the absolute state of aeroplane art. He did this just off what’s … Continue reading →

August 13, 2012 · 1 Comment

2013 HONDA FIT EV

HONDA HAD AN interesting choice when planning an electric vehicle: Design one from scratch or adapt an existing car in the Honda lineup to EV. Wisely, already having the best … Continue reading →

August 13, 2012 · Leave a comment

1990 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

I HADN’T THOUGHT of the Miata as a “Classic Bit” until I unearthed a photo from its Japanese introduction. (If it’s not a classic photo of the car, it certainly … Continue reading →

August 13, 2012 · 16 Comments