Category Archives: Vehicle Design

Ford Think Neighbor Journal

Posted on October 5, 2012 by George B.

4/16/13 Update. Progress stopped on this project.. it’s taken me a bit to get over the news that Washington State has imposed a flat tax on EVs to be paid up front in lieu of road tax.   If you consider the … Continue reading →

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Who killed the electric Car?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by George B.

Now’s the time to watch this movie….. now that some time has gone by.  Now that the Leaf has proven that people were not lined up 3 miles deep to buy such a car…. and now… will they say the Leaf is no … Continue reading →

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Sharon Silke Carty, Comments on the Chevy Volt.

Posted on September 12, 2012 by George B.

Carty, Dip Stick Of The Week? Finally! We have an answer as to why such a popular car has poor sales figures!   If you’re like me, you’re sure if one out of every 50 people who told you they liked the Volt bought … Continue reading →

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Crazy Jerry Has a new project! 110 MPG car..

Posted on September 3, 2012 by George B.

  It wasn’t that long ago, I was talking to Steve Spense, of Green Trust Org. I think I mentioned Jerry Bartlett’s name to Steve, and he paused.. “Jerry.. you know Jerry?” I guess I wanted to say who doesn’t know Jerry … Continue reading →

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Good Overview of ICEs and the challenge

Posted on August 30, 2012 by George B.

Worth The Watch                                                                                                                                      No, I don’t think we need believe all they say, but the overview is good. If you have access to movies, you might consider watching “Revenge of the Electric Car.” It would be timely if you did, as we … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Allowance Certificate to Edsel Owners

Posted on April 25, 2012 by George B.

It was a lesson the Auto Industry never should have forgotten.  ”It’s very expensive to build cars people don’t want to buy”.  But there’s a big distinction between this Ford failure and this present mess we see at GM, The Edsel was Ford’s mess, … Continue reading →

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EV1.ORG A testament to our failing school system.

Posted on March 31, 2012 by George B.

America, land of the free? Well, I do think I still have the freedom of opinion, and all that follows is my opinion. I’ve got a page for you that I think is the basis for study and reflection, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Buyer Beware, Earth & Energy, Fighting Propaganda, In The News, Strange Stuff, The New Green Movement, Things I Hate!, Vehicle Design | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

The Smart Car, Here’s an excellent study of reality.

Posted on March 21, 2012 by George B.

Some of you might have read a past article about the ‘Smart Car’ http://www.utterpower.com/ignorant-people-buy-smart-cars/ I will forever remember one commenter who wrote, “I’m 60 years old, and I try to be a responsible person.” I reflect, and think just how subjective … Continue reading →

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The Practical Utility/Commuter Vehicle

Posted on March 13, 2012 by George B.

Open Source Utility car? We simply need to copy the Locost 7 Movement. Continue reading →

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In the news this AM, Chevy Volt, and a lesson in Value Engineering

Posted on March 3, 2012 by George B.

March 2nd 2012 is a date to remember, the Chevy Volt Factory DID shut down Friday due to lack of orders. Government Motors simply missed the price point.    All those Qued up orders from California, thousands upon thousands they told us, … Continue reading →

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