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Forum: In the News Yesterday, 04:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 329
Posted By jimepting
Re: Is cheering corporate failures patriotic?

Sadly, you are correct. Downsizing, off shoring, layoffs, plant closures, etc. have given us several decades on economic contraction for a large percentage of the work force. During this period he...
Forum: In the News 11-19-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 329
Posted By jimepting
Re: Is cheering corporate failures patriotic?

From the article, "Listen, I'm as jaded as the next guy after 25 years of hearing pie-eyed, rosy forecasts from GM.
But let's not be prematurely dancing on the grave of this company, or wishing for...
Forum: In the News 11-19-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By jimepting
Re: Ouch! Every GM vehicle sold costs taxpayers $12,200

Just more government. Everything government does gets screwed up.

I have to wonder how long this will continue, now that labor and government are in cahoots ;-(

Ask yourself:
1. How much sense...
Forum: In the News 11-18-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 325
Posted By jimepting
Re: Ouch! Every GM vehicle sold costs taxpayers $12,200

Sad, sad situation. Where is the exit plan?
Forum: In the News 11-18-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 143
Posted By jimepting
Re: Fiat’s eco:Drive named ‘Green Champion’

I wonder why they don't just use a real time FCD. That would give the driver immediate feedback on his driving habits. OTOH, perhaps the computer program has more meaning to many or most...
Forum: Legislation 11-17-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 59
Posted By jimepting
Re: Energy Property Credits and the I.R.S.

Good info Dale. I'm going to try to max out my $1500. Though it is costing the taxpayers lots of money, this is a program that should register tangible benefits in our national energy reduction. ...
Forum: Fuel Economy 11-11-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 437
Posted By jimepting
Re: Accelerating from a complete stop, up a hill

It virtually impossible I believe to create a chart. They are developed by the vehicle manufacturers using an engine dynomometer. You can get a bit of a feel for the BSFC overtime by watching the...
Forum: In the News 11-11-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 322
Posted By jimepting
Re: Key oil figures were distorted by US pressure, says whistleblower

They (we) don't read enough news to really know what is going on - as if one could trust the news anyway. Americans are too busy watching reality TV ;)

It seems to me that energy supplies and...
Forum: Fuel Economy 11-10-2009, 05:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 437
Posted By jimepting
Re: Accelerating from a complete stop, up a hill

I also face this difficult problem and I don't really know the answer either. It seems to me that it is pretty much a no win situation where it doesn't matter much what you do. In theory your...
Forum: In the News 11-06-2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 296
Posted By jimepting
Re: Boat tail reduces truck fuel consumption by 7.5 percent

Interesting that they get a significant improvement of FE with just a slight "Kamm" back. Think of how it might improve with a trailer built on a entirely new ground-up design.
Forum: In the News 11-03-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 198
Posted By jimepting
Re: Tempers Flare Over Chinese Involvement in Wind Farm Planned for Texas

Right on Jalen! You got it.

Sad, sad situation.

How to change America. I just don't know :-(
Forum: In the News 11-03-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 133
Posted By jimepting
Re: A Glimpse of the Future?

It is a great inspirational speech. I have long been a fan of PV, but unfortunately the cost is so high for individuals that is doesn't really make economic sense at the moment. Does it make better...
Forum: General 11-02-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 119
Posted By jimepting
Re: Who needs a Landscape Pickup?

Loved it. Why not. Give the guy or gal an A for innovation!
Forum: In the News 11-02-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 251
Posted By jimepting
Re: Chinese and US Partners to Build Massive West-Texas Wind Farm

I agree that conservation is a strong tool in countering energy costs. Have a new house in Richmond. Spent a couple of hours this afternoon changing out all the incandescent lighting for energy...
Forum: In the News 11-02-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 352
Posted By jimepting
Re: UAW/Ford differences could hurt both and many others

I agree with Dale. You go man!
Forum: In the News 11-02-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 302
Posted By jimepting
Re: Karl Rove: Cap-and-trade won't work

Well, yes Rove isn't the most widely admired guy around and I share some of that view. But, that doesn't mean he has nothing credible to say. His discription of the impacts of the existing...
Forum: In the News 11-02-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 246
Posted By jimepting
Re: UAW tells Ford No

Me too. Just as a guess - considerable. Ford will likely now see a couple of quarters minimum of very low or no profit, since that program is now over. And think about it, do we want to shave the...
Forum: In the News 11-02-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 246
Posted By jimepting
Re: UAW tells Ford No

The UAW will push, Ford with dither, the government will tinker and eventually more American jobs will go overseas. Why can't we ever get the message.

Produce American cars with American labor at...
Forum: In the News 10-30-2009, 03:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 251
Posted By jimepting
Re: Chinese and US Partners to Build Massive West-Texas Wind Farm

I sense and share your frustration. Alternative energy equipment and projects were the fond hope for more american jobs. But the fact is that we, as a nation, are broke and have little capitol to...
Forum: 2000 - 2006 Honda Insight I 10-29-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 450
Posted By jimepting
Re: 2001 Insight for sale Madison, WI area

Nice car. Same color as mine. Someone is going to be a happy owner.
Forum: Start Your Journey Here 10-28-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 460
Posted By jimepting
Re: Better MPG's In A Smart

Check your owners manual to see what the rules are for towing the vehicle 4 wheels down. Most automatics don't allow such towing, but a few do. If the Smart can be towed 4 down, then you can fas...
Forum: In the News 10-25-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By jimepting
Re: A case against expanding the national electricity grid

We don't know what assumptions were used in the study. If the author assumed that automotive recharging would take place largely at late night hours, then he might be right. AND, after all he just...
Forum: Emissions 10-25-2009, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By jimepting
Re: Read and weep

No, I have not checked that out in any definitive way. Certainly there must be costs to the refining and transportation of gasoline and diesel.

It's just that I tend to be suspicious of folks with...
Forum: Emissions 10-24-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By jimepting
Re: Read and weep

Though this sounds good in theory, I'm not sure that that improvement is all that great either. Cars are already pretty clean, except for the vast amounts of CO2 emissions. Since "original"...
Forum: 2000 - 2006 Honda Insight I 10-21-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By jimepting
Re: How can we safely lower the 2006 insight?

The Honda service manual does not list spring rates. Since you must dissamble the struts to cut springs, you could have rates measured at that time with a spring tester. Or, you can find formulae...
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