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Forum: Saving@Home Today, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 602
Posted By JSH
I spent a bit of time in the lawn and garden...

I spent a bit of time in the lawn and garden industry. Every machine has a design life and all the major components are made to that design life. The company I worked for made hydrostatic...
Forum: The Lounge 04-15-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 28,684
Posted By MetroMPG
April 8 total eclipse - anybody else see it?

Did anybody else get to see it?


This was my first total eclipse, and it was pretty amazing.



It clouded over in my little city about an hour before totality, so we raced down the freeway...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-12-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 24,831
Posted By freebeard
"The nine most terrifying words in the English...

"The nine most terrifying words in the English launguage are, "I"m from the Government and I'm here to help.""
Edison Motors gets screwed by very fishy British Columbia Government grantmaking...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 04-11-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,605
Posted By freebeard
I reject your reality and substitute my own: ...

I reject your reality and substitute my own:

https://flatbike.com/snow-plow-bike/
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-11-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By aerohead
' how was'

Our 'eclipse' was mostly 'eclipsed' by clouds. We ended up in Uvalde's public park. Got only a few 'glimpses' between clouds. 4.5-minutes of 'night time' , a temperature drop.
No regrets. I had an...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-11-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By aerohead
'reported costs'

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1)There is absolutely zero specificity in TEXDOT's reporting, so we don't really 'know' what it that they're telling...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-09-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 34,864
Posted By Piotrsko
Buying a new vehicle follows the conservation of...

Buying a new vehicle follows the conservation of brokenness law.
Forum: Hybrids 04-04-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 768
Posted By jakobnev
The Prius uses the HV-battery to start the engine.

The Prius uses the HV-battery to start the engine.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-04-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By aerohead
' HVAC cowl inlet openings '

* The ventilation systems are 'closed' during wind tunnel, and CFD testing of production cars.
* A 'separation bubble', should it exist there at the cowl, will just travel along with the car, with...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-03-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By CigaR007
Those openings provide high pressure fresh air...

Those openings provide high pressure fresh air into the cabin. Blocking them might put additional load on the blower motor.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-03-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By JSH
Yes, you will need a working smart phone if you...

Yes, you will need a working smart phone if you plan to travel and DC charge your car along the way. You will also need about a 1/2 dozen apps. The ones you need will vary by your location. ...
Forum: The Lounge 04-01-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 26,501
Posted By freebeard
There he goes again.... Episode 2431 at...

There he goes again....

Episode 2431 at 15:04 (https://youtu.be/4l43kjBgFxA?t=904)

'The documentary effect' whence one can only learn one thing: That the documentary was persuasive. The last...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-01-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By aerohead
Made it home with BOLT

So, I made it in yesterday, late afternoon.
Weather is threatening large hail, so I scrambled to clear enough space in the shop for the car ( originally I had until this coming September to...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-29-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By JSH
Yes. EPA vehicle classifications are based on...

Yes. EPA vehicle classifications are based on the combined passenger and cargo volumes. There has been no vanity sizing creep over the years - the classifications are the same as when created 40...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-29-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By JSH
What is the problem? OK you lost your password...

What is the problem? OK you lost your password book and are locked out of your gmail account. You can just create a new one. You aren't limited to only 1 Gmail account - I have 5. Create a...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-28-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By JSH
Yes - and again in 2017. The certification...

Yes - and again in 2017. The certification shown on Fuel Economy Gov are based on the new formula but you can click through to see the old numbers.
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-28-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By JSH
What replaces a Geo Metro? The Mitsubishi...

What replaces a Geo Metro? The Mitsubishi Mirage. More powerful, slightly larger, much safer, same MPG. (The only 1995 Metro that is rated higher than a 2024 Mirage is the manual 3 cylinder that...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-28-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By ME_Andy
The EPA changed their method of fuel mileage...

The EPA changed their method of fuel mileage calculation since the time of the Metro. (2007)
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-28-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By Isaac Zachary
If I were to get an EV again, it would be hard to...

If I were to get an EV again, it would be hard to not go for a Tesla. They may be far from what I consider ideal for myself, but they have the best EV reputation. The Y is also now their cheapest car...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-28-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By JSH
It isn't surprising that there will no longer be...

It isn't surprising that there will no longer be new cars priced under $20K considering that the median US household income is $75K and the average new car buyer has an income about 50% higher than...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-25-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By JSH
... and the replacement battery is warrantied for...

... and the replacement battery is warrantied for 8 years / 100K miles.

I wouldn't expect to get more than 150 miles range in winter though with the temperatures that Isaac has reported. (I do...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-25-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By JSH
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/2024_Chevrolet_Trax_2RS%2C_front_left%2C_12-10-2023.jpg

Bottom trim starts at $20K and the top trim at $24K. A compact hatch that people...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-25-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By freebeard
I just called again from the public phone at the...

I just called again from the public phone at the library. Their new (3rd or 4th) service ticket is scheduled for Friday. That would make a full two weeks. I am going to look into a different vendor...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-25-2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By freebeard
Well, that's ten posts that were offtopic. :) ...

Well, that's ten posts that were offtopic. :)

The_Firesign_Theatre (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Firesign_Theatre)'s eigth album was titled Everything You Know Is Wrong. Not much has changed...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-25-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,518
Posted By Piotrsko
It has bubbled up through my consciousness that...

It has bubbled up through my consciousness that there be a significance between a pathological liar and someone who wrongly believes they were correct for whatever reason. Generally the population ...
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