RED HERRING California OKs BPL: "California OKs BPL
State gives power utilities the go-ahead to send data traffic over its electricity distribution network.
April 28, 2006
The slowly evolving broadband over power lines (BPL) market got a much-needed shot in the arm late Thursday as the California Public Utilities Commission gave the technology its official blessing.
The blessing came a day after the U.S. Congress included an amendment in its controversial Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement (COPE) Act of 2006 requiring the FCC to study the interference potential of BPL systems.
The California PUC gave its nod to electric utilities and other companies in the state that wish to begin BPL projects, but laid down ground rules designed to protect ratepayers and secure the power distribution system.
The guidelines allow for third parties to invest in and operate BPL systems, placing the control of the BPL network in the hands of companies with specialized knowledge of the technology."
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Plug-ins the answer?
Plug-In Hybrids Get 100+ MPG
While some automakers use hybrid technology to boost performance, some drivers are raising their MPG. Red Herring Article
April 23, 2006
The latest hybrids from Toyota and Honda focus more on high performance than better fuel economy. Now a few drivers are heading in the other direction: squeezing more than 100 miles per gallon from their hybrids by recharging them at electrical outlets.
CalCars, a nonprofit organization that promotes so-called “plug-in hybrids,” has added batteries and plugs to several Toyota Prius hybrids, getting gas mileage as high as 130 mpg. The organization shows its prototypes at events around California, and is working on conversion kits that any driver could install with the help of an engineer.
For those less mechanically inclined, Canada-based Hymotion retrofits the Prius, Ford Escape Hybrid, and Mercury Mariner—for fleets only—with prices starting at $9,500. The company plans to begin converting the hybrids for consumers within the next year.
EnergyCS has also made Prius plug-in hybrid prototypes, and its sister company, EDrive Systems, plans to begin taking orders in the United States this year. Amberjac Projects, in the U.K., will also distribute EDrive plug-in hybrids in Europe.
While some automakers use hybrid technology to boost performance, some drivers are raising their MPG. Red Herring Article
April 23, 2006
The latest hybrids from Toyota and Honda focus more on high performance than better fuel economy. Now a few drivers are heading in the other direction: squeezing more than 100 miles per gallon from their hybrids by recharging them at electrical outlets.
CalCars, a nonprofit organization that promotes so-called “plug-in hybrids,” has added batteries and plugs to several Toyota Prius hybrids, getting gas mileage as high as 130 mpg. The organization shows its prototypes at events around California, and is working on conversion kits that any driver could install with the help of an engineer.
For those less mechanically inclined, Canada-based Hymotion retrofits the Prius, Ford Escape Hybrid, and Mercury Mariner—for fleets only—with prices starting at $9,500. The company plans to begin converting the hybrids for consumers within the next year.
EnergyCS has also made Prius plug-in hybrid prototypes, and its sister company, EDrive Systems, plans to begin taking orders in the United States this year. Amberjac Projects, in the U.K., will also distribute EDrive plug-in hybrids in Europe.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
New project- Hi tech 15 passenger hover craft
A dream machine?
Imagine a dream machine that could effectively carry passengers or freight payload over diverse terrain - land , ice or water -year round -safely, economically and speedily.(faster then any land based alternative.)
Powered by diesel engines - that could use green biofuel alternatives . Run by 2 operators . The operations and flexibility of uses are very broad-
Imagine - using our natural rivers as highways - going upstream,to navigate rapids - wow
These are pictures of a test prototype on trial runs .
Any interest out there to make them commercial in North America.
How much they cost depends on the number made for our domestic market. I am for their commercialism and am interested in your opinion and help.
globeandmail.com : Gold to surpass $800: survey
globeandmail.com : Gold to surpass $800: survey: "Gold to surpass $800: survey
WENDY STUECK
Globe and Mail Update
Strong investment demand will continue to drive gold prices to new highs this year and could see the precious metal surge past the $800 (U.S.) an ounce mark, consulting firm GFMS Ltd. said Wednesday in an annual survey of the gold sector.
�Levels safely over $600 are now in our sights and further hefty gains over the next year or two are quite possible,� GFMS spokesman Philip Klapwijk said in a summary of the survey's findings. �In the right circumstances, the 1980 high of $850 could even be taken out.�
This year's bull run will be overwhelmingly driven by investment demand, the firm said, propelled by some of the same factors that helped push gold prices higher last year, including the high probability of a sharp slowdown in U.S. economic growth and a slide in the dollar."
WENDY STUECK
Globe and Mail Update
Strong investment demand will continue to drive gold prices to new highs this year and could see the precious metal surge past the $800 (U.S.) an ounce mark, consulting firm GFMS Ltd. said Wednesday in an annual survey of the gold sector.
�Levels safely over $600 are now in our sights and further hefty gains over the next year or two are quite possible,� GFMS spokesman Philip Klapwijk said in a summary of the survey's findings. �In the right circumstances, the 1980 high of $850 could even be taken out.�
This year's bull run will be overwhelmingly driven by investment demand, the firm said, propelled by some of the same factors that helped push gold prices higher last year, including the high probability of a sharp slowdown in U.S. economic growth and a slide in the dollar."
Monday, April 10, 2006
2006 Fiat Panda MultiEco Concept - Cars - Blogs.ca
2006 Fiat Panda MultiEco Concept - Cars - Blogs.ca: "2006 Fiat Panda MultiEco Concept
March 6th, 2006 by Justin Couture - Canadian Auto Press
Pages: 1 2
Since its divorce and cash-paid settlement with General Motors, Fiat has done some serious thinking about the future. After a near-death brush with accountants, the brand has moved well ahead, bouncing back from the sorry state it was in just a year ago with several new products for the Fiat brand and its luxury/performance subsidiary, Alfa Romeo, destined to enter North America by 2008."
March 6th, 2006 by Justin Couture - Canadian Auto Press
Pages: 1 2
Since its divorce and cash-paid settlement with General Motors, Fiat has done some serious thinking about the future. After a near-death brush with accountants, the brand has moved well ahead, bouncing back from the sorry state it was in just a year ago with several new products for the Fiat brand and its luxury/performance subsidiary, Alfa Romeo, destined to enter North America by 2008."
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