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Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Miles Per Gallon – Have We Got It Wrong?
Carbon Footprint There is a drive now, from many sources, to have the US achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This is a laudable goal that, on the face of it, seems to be achievable. We… Continue reading
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What This Country Needs… (No, I’m not dead)
Back in November of 2006 I wrote an entry on what I thought this country needed was a good mini-pickup truck that had a diesel engine. I also wrote to Ralph Gilles of Chrysler Corporation with the same idea. He… Continue reading
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Jim’s Garage – on the Air!
This coming Saturday evening – June 21 – I will be a guest on the Pat Desmarais show on WBZ radio out of Boston, MA. It is an AM station and the frequency is 1030. Since it is AM it… Continue reading
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BMW Design Stretches the Imagination
This is a very interesting design project by BMW design. I’ll let the video talk for itself. I think its a great concept. Continue reading
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Road Trip – an Early Visit to Cape Cod
The rumors are true. I am off on another road trip. This time it is a visit to my home town on Cape Cod. It is a long drive. Usually about 12-14 hours, but the great part for me is… Continue reading
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Video from VIR HPDE Session May 29
Here are a couple of photos from one of the run group participants. Thanks to Rick’s wife Debbie! Here are a set of four videos that make up the entire last session for me. Continue reading
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How to Save Lots of Gas
If you really want to reduce your fuel costs then don’t drive. Simple, but true, try walking, biking or talking someone else into using their gas. If you are going to drive your own car and use your own fuel… Continue reading
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VIR – Playing Hooky part two
Shortly after returning home from my track days at VIR a sister of mine called to find out how it had gone. I related some of my experiences and she then asked if there were any women at the event. … Continue reading
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