Instead they are to build their first hybrid, a non-plug-in, at a plant in New Jersey that is set to close in 2009. I bet if they were to make it America's...
... I think maybe this is the worst part of this whole debate. Setting aside the rhetoric for a moment, In all honesty, the LARGEST problem is more than ...
[Default] On 01 Apr 2007 05:28:46 -0700 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 07:18:33 -0500, ... Excellent point. I have recommended this video many times, and do so again here....
The Electric Vehicle Association of Washington, DC and the National Electric Drag Racing Association are putting on an exhibition of electric vehicles and...
[Moderator's note: Does anyone read Spanish? I can't tell if this is spam or a reasonable attempt to participate in our conversation.] Apenas puedo entender...
Hi, Murdoch, I have the perfect way out of the situation on the EV efficiency issue. I should just admit-- I WAS WRONG. But I would prefer that you not let...
Which would be better to have a tall narrow tire like a VW Bug of old or a tiny narrow tire like a Geo Metro for better fuel economy? Donnie Proctorville, OH...
Hi Donnie, As I understand it (other will correct me if I'm wrong), for fuel economy alone assuming that the difference between the wheels is only the hight of...
It's a 'power/unsprung weight' ratio thing- It depends on how much torque you have. Taller tires will give you better gas mileage up to the point that the...
I have a 1995 1.6 liter Geo Prizm and I'm not looking for any performance or comfort all I want is to try to get the best economy as possible. Donnie ...
OK, again I will make some assumptions: 1. I assume your are trying to improve fuel economy to save money? so therefore if the money spent gaining a small...
OT Just In: Supreme Court: "Greenhouse Gases a pollutantThis is extremely good news! Even though this suit was brought by Massachusetts, the OEMs have now, in...
... Hi Donnie, Many factors contribute to the impact a set of tires will have on fuel economy, including rolling resistance, width etc. Generally speaking, ...
[Default] On 01 Apr 2007 21:47:38 -0700 Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:46:04 EDT, Arcologic@... wrote: [...] ... Thanks that's a very good find. I like the fact that...
Looking forward to learning from this group I am a Manufacturer of environmentally friendly vehicles. We make electric scooters with a 40mi range, top speed of...
Greetings- this is an interesting essay, from a guy who thinks all our efforts on this list will come to naught. ... James Howard Kunstler | We Must Imagine a...
On Wed, 4 Apr 2007 10:40:06 -0700, "Dave Modisette" <dave@...> wrote: AB 1077 (Lieber & DeSaulnier) has been set for (an earlier than expected) hearing...
bcc: various If a brilliant engineer, or a team of such people, went to work for the company and invented and put into Ford's hands some excellent new vehicle...
I Wonder What Kirkorian Thinks Of Plug-Ins And Other Alternatives To Fossil Fuels? Has any alt-fuel journalist sought and gained an interview with him or with...
In a news article I find the following numbers: "the European associations that come together in the collective 4x4network will continue, in spite of...
Cost on the NmG is $24,900 + shipping jmygann <jmygann@...> wrote: And the "M1" NmG Electric Car costs how much ?? ... etc.). ... Don't be flakey. Get...
Dear John, Problem of changing to meteric system ,in future will solve all these unit translations . I hope USA also use meteric system in future. 120 grams of...
OK, we have conversion factors for KM to miles; KM x 0.62 = miles. or 1.609 km = 1 mi We have conversion from liters to gallons: 1 U.S gallon = 3.78 liters ...
TJJ(The Japan Journal) Video:"Eliica - Electric Vehicle" http://www.japanjournal.jp/video/0703_Eliica_300k.wmv (All with english narration or english...