I remember posting a true story about some woman who kept a car for decades, and kept track of all the replaced parts, number of batteries, number of mufflers, etc etc.. but this Toyota hasn't needed that long list of replacements.
Rabu, 30 November 2011
374,000 mile Toyota, original owner, and it has not been rebuilt (except replaced timing chain) even has the original alternator still working as planned
I remember posting a true story about some woman who kept a car for decades, and kept track of all the replaced parts, number of batteries, number of mufflers, etc etc.. but this Toyota hasn't needed that long list of replacements.
Don Prudhomme's race cars, and race car transporters for the Snake and Mongoose funny cars
just for the reminiscent perspective
See Tere's gallery here: http://justacargal.blogspot.com/2011/12/good-guys-fall-1st-prudhomme.html
2011 BMW M1 Hommage concept, review and picture
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Want to buy a car club plaque? O'Brien Truckers .com has 12 thousand, and can make new ones
I just got a email back from Dennis, check out this cool story:
Just last night I got a call from a guy looking to see if I could make a plaque from a photo I had. When I asked for the name of the club you could hear the questioning in his voice like "Why does it matter what the name of the club was?" When I looked it up in my database and described it to him he gasped! And it gets better. He was an original member and knew the guy who had drawn the artwork back in the day. Well I was as excited as him because it turns out this particular plaque, Exterminators So. Cal., was the one that Chicago Metal Craft used in their ads in Hot Rod back in the 50's!!!!
Nissan and Toyota had Better Worry About the Volt Fires And So Should You
You have to be wondering how closely Toyota and Nissan are watching the NHTSA investigation into the Chevy Volt fires. Actually, all car makers should be watching for fallout very carefully. But specifically, Toyota just started taking orders on the Plug-in Prius. And the Nissan Leaf has been competing (sales-wise) with the Volt from the beginning. And consumers are not going to make a distinction between any of the car makers when it comes to battery fires.
They've seen too many cases in laptops and phones now of spontaneous combustion to ignore the issue. Mind you, the opposite argument could be made, that they have gotten used to the risk of having batteries that could overheat near them on a constant basis. But I doubt it. There's something different about the batteries in electric and quasi-electric cars (the size!).
Imagine if consumers stop trusting large battery packs. What will the automakers do when it comes to the new fuel efficiency guidelines if they can't sell at least some electric or extended range electric vehicles? They are all working on them. Imagine if all the research investment, time and money, has been wasted in the effort as they have to pull up and wait for a new generation of batteries to come forward? Imagine what that will mean when they lobby for a postponement to the new fuel economy laws?
I can see it now.
"I'm sorry senator, we really would like to build and sell electric cars, but we just can't yet. The technology isn't there. I'm sure you understand why we can't put voters, err... I mean drivers at risk just to meet these fuel economy guidelines." - any car maker lobbyist in D.C.
In case you're not familiar, the NHTSA was conducting crash tests on the Chevy Volt (5-stars!). They put one through it's paces (i.e. smashed it up, really good!) and then placed it into storage. A few weeks later, a fire broke out in the battery pack (the coolant line had been severed) and burned up the Volt, plus several nearby cars. Since then, in cooperation with Chevy (General Motors), they have subjected several other Volts to similar circumstances in an effort to start more fires. They were successful (smoke and sparks, at least).
GM says this is a known factor when dealing with these battery packs. One of the safety measures they've outlined is to discharge the battery pack after an accident to keep a fire from starting. But the NHTSA didn't follow their guidelines and that's why the fire occurred. In the meantime, they emphasize their cars are safe (noting the 5 star rating they received) but just in case anyone's nervous, they will let them drive a loaner for free while the investigation continues. A 'handful' of customers have done just that.
They've seen too many cases in laptops and phones now of spontaneous combustion to ignore the issue. Mind you, the opposite argument could be made, that they have gotten used to the risk of having batteries that could overheat near them on a constant basis. But I doubt it. There's something different about the batteries in electric and quasi-electric cars (the size!).
Imagine if consumers stop trusting large battery packs. What will the automakers do when it comes to the new fuel efficiency guidelines if they can't sell at least some electric or extended range electric vehicles? They are all working on them. Imagine if all the research investment, time and money, has been wasted in the effort as they have to pull up and wait for a new generation of batteries to come forward? Imagine what that will mean when they lobby for a postponement to the new fuel economy laws?
I can see it now.
"I'm sorry senator, we really would like to build and sell electric cars, but we just can't yet. The technology isn't there. I'm sure you understand why we can't put voters, err... I mean drivers at risk just to meet these fuel economy guidelines." - any car maker lobbyist in D.C.
In case you're not familiar, the NHTSA was conducting crash tests on the Chevy Volt (5-stars!). They put one through it's paces (i.e. smashed it up, really good!) and then placed it into storage. A few weeks later, a fire broke out in the battery pack (the coolant line had been severed) and burned up the Volt, plus several nearby cars. Since then, in cooperation with Chevy (General Motors), they have subjected several other Volts to similar circumstances in an effort to start more fires. They were successful (smoke and sparks, at least).
GM says this is a known factor when dealing with these battery packs. One of the safety measures they've outlined is to discharge the battery pack after an accident to keep a fire from starting. But the NHTSA didn't follow their guidelines and that's why the fire occurred. In the meantime, they emphasize their cars are safe (noting the 5 star rating they received) but just in case anyone's nervous, they will let them drive a loaner for free while the investigation continues. A 'handful' of customers have done just that.
Tata Magic Iris
The Tata Magic Iris is a four-wheel small passenger carrier in the public transportation space. In keeping with the company’s objective to offer safe and comfortable mobility, the Tata Magic Iris aims at upgrading the quality of travel for those who depend on three-wheelers.
Selasa, 29 November 2011
Don Prudhomme has found and restored both of the Snake and Mongoose haulers and funny car dragsters, they are amazing, and I finally got to see them in person. Full gallery tomorrow, here is a look
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