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Forum: For Sale 05-15-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,131
Posted By Laurentiu
Wow ! Amazing to see they actually exported this...

Wow ! Amazing to see they actually exported this to the US. This is the exact same models as the Dacia 1300 "Break" (aka station-wagon)

In Romania you can find literally thousands of these because...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-23-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By Laurentiu
Turtle Soon to come Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybdrid (Diesel)

GOTHENBURG (Sweden): Volvo Cars will be unveiling the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid - a virtually production -ready Volvo V60.

The Plug-in Hybrid, which will be launched in the market in...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-12-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 22,025
Posted By Laurentiu
As far as engines go on pick-up, why not go the...

As far as engines go on pick-up, why not go the turbo-diesel way ? I NEVER understood why the US regulators are so anti-Diesel.

It's not uncommon to achieve 40 MPG (US) on EU-sold diesel trucks....
Forum: The Lounge 11-04-2010, 05:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,369
Posted By Laurentiu
Turtle Some Electric Car Ads, starting with some old...

Some Electric Car Ads, starting with some old ones (little did they know back then...):


Baker Electric

http://www.iwanttobuyanelectriccar.com/images/BakerElectricAd.jpg

Hupp-Yeats
...
Forum: The Lounge 11-03-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,369
Posted By Laurentiu
Turtle Old & New Efficiency Ads

I'm starting this thread to get some help in finding as many efficiency ads as we can. I doesn't have to be funny or sarcastic towards gas guzzlers but those are my favorites. Also I found most to be...
Forum: The Lounge 07-28-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,032
Posted By Laurentiu
some statistics from the Insurance Institute for...

some statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS):

Q&As: Roundabouts (http://www.iihs.org/research/qanda/roundabouts.html)

Have a look at number 7 especially:...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,152
Posted By Laurentiu
Found a bit more info on the Tech 1 Here...

Found a bit more info on the Tech 1 Here (http://www.aronline.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=11979&start=0)
Forum: The Lounge 07-21-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,554
Posted By Laurentiu
Angry Large shipping vessels,are they really efficient ? EPA Hypocrisy

Source : www.guardian.co.uk (www.guardian.co.uk/)


Of course this article speaks by itself of how much pollution is spewed by these gargantuan sea-monsters but the angle that I want to look at is...
Forum: The Lounge 07-20-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,184
Posted By Laurentiu
I think the speed is 70km/h for each vehicle (not...

I think the speed is 70km/h for each vehicle (not 100% sure but i think that's what one of the german dudes says in the video)
Nobody would want to be in any car experiencing a crash...No car can...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 07-13-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,215
Posted By Laurentiu
Yes, I remember very well, it was the 100+...

Yes, I remember very well, it was the 100+ hypermiling tips,

100+ Hypermiling / ecodriving tips & tactics for better mpg - EcoModder.com...
Forum: Introductions 07-13-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,937
Posted By Laurentiu
Hey , welcome and congrats for the acquisition of...

Hey , welcome and congrats for the acquisition of the superb Honda :thumbup:

:turtle:
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-12-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,361
Posted By Laurentiu
I like what Michelin is doing with their "Active...

I like what Michelin is doing with their "Active Wheel" (http://www.greenoptimistic.com/2008/12/01/michelin-active-wheel-will/) system
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 07-11-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,692
Posted By Laurentiu
Watch out on the introductions section, first...

Watch out on the introductions section, first person who comes here saying they're building a new EV , we'll storm him !!...
Forum: Saving@Home 07-09-2010, 03:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,768
Posted By Laurentiu
of course, solar powered attic fans would be the...

of course, solar powered attic fans would be the most energy efficient, I was looking around at some sites, depending on the size of your home (and attic subsequently) it would cost ~500-600$.
Forum: The Lounge 07-03-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 13,602
Posted By Laurentiu
Turtle The First Three Diesel Passenger Cars

The first three attempts to install Diesel engines in passenger cars were, in chronological order:

1929 - Cummins installs a Diesel engine in a used Packard limousine

1933 - Citroen makes the...
Forum: The Lounge 07-02-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,677
Posted By Laurentiu
Tires made of Orange peel...

Tires made of Orange peel (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/green-tires-orange-peels-use-less-oil-bring-11444-2.html)
Forum: The Lounge 07-02-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,288
Posted By Laurentiu
1951 Diesel Beetle ~~~ 40MPG

Found this article and thought it's quite interesting to share here:

http://www.thegoldenbug.com/history/images/diesel_beetle_1.jpghttp://www.thegoldenbug.com/history/images/diesel_beetle_2.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-02-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,376
Posted By Laurentiu
I don't know if this has a lot of relevance with...

I don't know if this has a lot of relevance with this, but I read it a while ago and it refers to mirror position and aerodynamics in F1 cars.

The end of Pod Wing mounted mirrors Scarbsf1's Blog...
Forum: The Lounge 06-15-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,958
Posted By Laurentiu
Lightbulb Ecomodder Desktop Wallpaper

I've tried using the search function and googling but cannot seem to find anything so here goes:

I hereby kindly request that the forum officials maybe assisted by some Photoshop/image editing...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4,208
Views: 1,313,726
Posted By Laurentiu
Thumbs up Small correction..The 0.095 was achieved only by...

Small correction..The 0.095 was achieved only by the clay model in the wind tunnel..The real life prototype achieved a more "Earthy" 0.19 :turtle:
Forum: The Lounge 01-14-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,677
Posted By Laurentiu
Unhappy Ok, few examples off my head, these are...

Ok, few examples off my head, these are supermarket prices (places similar to Walmart in US) , not the small shops where prices are much more, sometimes more than double...but I don't buy much from...
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