RichC | February 29, 2008
For those of you with a taste for performance AND a sport utility vehicle that could use some biodiesel, checkout the diesel version of the Porsche Cayenne expected in 2009. Industry analyst Peter Schmidt indicated the the primary motivation for the diesel Porsche Cayenne is the cost of fuel and improving emissions in diesel technology. [...]
RichC | February 29, 2008
In a press conference on Thursday, President Bush referenced his administration’s heavy investing in renewable fuels and the problem this expansion creates as it competes for food crops (particularly corn based ethanol). The President stressed that we also “need more oil and gas exploration and for less money to be spent on foreign oil.” These [...]
RichC | February 28, 2008
Wired highlighted the new Audi TT 2.0 TDI, but can’t confirm if it will be available North America. Notice the comment “Roadster” below … might we see a TDI convertible? (LINK to full article) Behold the TT 2.0 TDI. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (pictured above), matched to a six-speed manual transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive, [...]
RichC | February 27, 2008
As previously posted, the the hydrogen powered Honda FCX Clarity is a ‘realistic looking’ automobile, aside from it need for hydrogen. (infrastructure problem) It will be on the roads as a ‘lease only’ vehicle in southern California for about $600/month. (limited availability) This includes regular maintenance and insurance so the number might not be as [...]
RichC | February 26, 2008
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John McCain and Mike Huckabee were or are speaking Monday and Tuesday in and around Cincinnati Ohio. I could barely contain myself watching the local news interviewing those showing up to listen fawn all over Barack Obama in Cincinnati on Monday. One lady said the “tears just flowed” as Obama walked [...]
RichC | February 25, 2008
Having dealt with an identity theft issue about 5 years ago, I’ve been a bit more attentive to what is being reported on my credit report. Once a year around tax time I pull my own credit report and review the items being reported. (haven’t opted for a ‘pay for’ monitoring service just yet) This [...]
RichC | February 23, 2008
Demand for fuel is down, but prices are up to a near all time high in the U.S., says a USAToday article. Diesel hit a record high of $3.54 per gallon, and unleaded gasoline is up to a $3.11 national average price, which is an increase of more than 6.2 cents in two days. The [...]
RichC | February 22, 2008
LOw REsistance MObile The Germans have created a 2-cylinder turbo diesel vehicle that is capable of fuel efficiency of 130 to 150 miles per gallon, according to an article in MSN. The car is designed with minimal drag and low weight, but doesn’t have the battery packs or regenerative brakes of other mega-MPG hybrids. The [...]
RichC | February 21, 2008
While on a college visit with my son and short vacation this past weekend, I picked up a good book that offered a first hand look at today’s politically correct ‘college experience.’ I’m not sure that the author’s recount will comes as a shock, but I assure you that quite a bit has changed from [...]
RichC | February 20, 2008
Here are a few more photos as the earth eclipses the moon on February 20, 2008. (Photo above is about 10:20 PM in Cincinnati, Ohio)
RichC | February 20, 2008
The don’t miss it … click for larger
RichC | February 19, 2008
Total Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday Night: The eclipse begins at 8:43 p.m. Wednesday. The moon moves to total eclipse, when it changes color, from 10:01 to 10:51, according to NASA. The eclipse ends at 12:09 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2008. The weather in SW Ohio is foretasted to be mostly clear Wednesday night. The [...]