Internet Survey Finds Strong Interest in French "Air Car"
As oil prices spike and then plunge between $40-50 a barrel, and gasoline prices in the United States continue to hover near the $2 a gallon mark, consumers are taking a serious look at alternatives that range from buying gasoline-electric hybrid cars at a production-straining pace to relocating closer to urban centers.
One of those options that may someday soon become available in North America is the MDI "Air Car", a six passenger, multi-use commuter vehicle being developed in France that runs entirely on compressed air (www.theaircar.com). Designed for use as a family car, mini-delivery van and taxi, the Air Car has an estimated range of 200-300 km (124-186 miles) on a charge of compressed air. It has a top speed of 110k/hr (68 mph) and takes approximately 4 hours for the compressed air tank to be recharged. Offering range and performance comparable to the current generation of battery electric cars powered by either advanced lead-acid or nickel metal hydride batteries, the Air Car's built-in compressor can be powered by any electricity source, including renewables like wind, hydroelectric and solar power, while eliminating concerns over battery cycle life and cold weather limitations.
To determine the interest of its readers in the Air Car, EV World -- the Internet's leading web publication devoted to 'green', sustainable transportation and personal mobility technologies -- asked its readers during the month of November the following question: "If it were available in your community, would you be interested in owning or leasing the MDI Air Car, which is powered by compressed air"?1,059 readers participated in the online poll, and the vast majority -- seventy-one percent (71%) --
indicated, "Yes", they would be interested. Fifteen percent (15%) responded "No" and thirteen percent (13%) indicated that they weren't sure.
(Percentages have been rounded off).While the results of EV World (http://www.evworld.com) online reader polls are not considered scientific and reflect the personal views of readers who are interested in electric-drive and other alternative fuel vehicle technologies, they do suggest that among this group, there is serious interest in an alternative fuel vehicle powered by compressed air. About EV World Published weekly online since 1998, EV World features original content on a wide range of topics related to advanced, alternative fuel technologies from the latest in battery, hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles to renewable energy progress and policy. The publication has interviewed such notables as General Wesley Clark, former CIA director James Woolsey and "The Hype About Hydrogen" author Joseph Romm.
Interviews are available in text and MP3 audio format. EV refers to "electric vehicle."While premium content is available to subscribers only, much of the site, including daily news updates and archived interviews and feature stories, are available free to all readers. EV World conducts reader polls each month, with this month's question being, "Would you favor construction of more coal-fired power plants if they are required to make enough electricity to power millions of battery electric vehicles"?.
Arlo Guthrie's 40th Anniversary Celebration Tour of "The Alice's Restaurant Massacree" will be Presented this Year with Abe Guthrie and Gordon Titcomb and The Mammals
(ContentDesk) May 27, 2005 -- Arlo Guthrie's 40th anniversary of "The Alice's Restaurant Massacree" will be celebrated this year with a tour including Abe Guthrie and Gordon Titcomb and The Mammals."Alice" Everywhere: Though Arlo Guthrie tours extensively every year and has a large fanbase that appreciates his humor, music and insights, not for ten years has Arlo performed those 18 minutes and 20 seconds.You might think "Hey! I hear it," and yes across the nation many stations play "Alice's Restaurant" on Thanksgiving ? it has become a part of our culture.
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The Skinny on RFID
RFID is the abbreviation for Radio Frequency Identification. RFID is a method used to store and retrieve data using RFID transponders or tags. RFID tags have antennas that allow them to accept and respond to queries from the RFID transceiver. There are passive and active RFID tags. The difference between the two is that passive tags do not need an internal power source, but active tags do.
RFID technology is already used in many technologies today. The future of RFID technology seems limitless as new ways to utilize its effectiveness are discovered frequently.Passive and Active TagsAs stated before, passive RFID tags do not have an internal power supply. There is a minute electrical current induced in the antenna by the radio signal it receives. This small current is enough to power the tag to respond to the signal. Passive RFID tags have a very brief response because of their limited power.
They are very small, and may be used in the future for medical purposes or, as...
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Talking Rugged Notebook
Copyright 2005 Richard Keir
A rugged notebook offers mobile professionals the ability to work in any environment and in any location. Versatile and powerful, rugged notebook computers are designed specifically for both in-plant and outdoor industrial (and military) applications. Built to handle the toughest environments, fully ruggedized notebooks should have IP54 environmental protection, meet MIL-STD 810F and have heavy duty - generally magnesium alloy - cases. Rugged notebook computers enable professionals to work smoothly in adverse environments and are adequately equipped to face almost any tough situation with ease. Naturally, these rugged notebook computers are heavier than non-rugged models but offer substantially more protection than standard laptops.
RuggedNotebooks.com offer a variety of semi-rugged and rugged notebooks, wireless tablets and even rugged PDAs in their Recon series. They also offer custom solutions.
Arguably the most rugged and...
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Ford Crown Victoria: A Blend of Tradition and Change
The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is a sedan crafted by the Ford Motor Company. This vehicle has been specially designed so as to target consumers who are leaning towards the traditional large car type. This vehicle also features the American way of growing up with vehicles ? offering space and room, comfort, a smooth ride, power from a V8 engine and a rear wheel drive.
This vehicle has been crafted and made available in three trim levels which comprise of the Standard, the LX and the LX Sport. It has the capacity to take in a maximum of six passengers in its cabin, and offers some 111.2 cubic feet of passenger volume.
The largest in its class, the trunk holds 20.6 cubic feet of space and room. The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria boasts wide door openings, large glass areas for good visibility a wraparound aerodynamic headlamps, and a standard foldaway remote-control power outside mirrors....
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Major Hybrid Automobile Manufacturer to Test Power Technology Prototype Advanced Glass Matt Battery
Houston, Texas (ContentDesk) October 3, 2005 -- Power Technology Inc. (OTCBB: PWTC) announced today it has manufactured an Advanced Glass Matt prototype battery containing its patent pending reticulated vitreous carbon current collectors and the prototype will be delivered to a major hybrid automobile manufacturer for comprehensive testing.
After Power Technology performs initial tests of the prototype, it intends to deliver the prototype battery to the manufacturer by November 1, 2005 for the manufacturer's complete evaluation and testing. Bernard J. Walter, President of Power Technology said: "Hybrid vehicles utilizing the Power Technology higher energy capacity, lighter weight, lower lead content batteries are the perfect application of our patent pending technology.
In the current high energy cost environment, we believe our batteries can make a significant difference in hybrid operating cost and efficiency." About Power Technology: Power Technology, Inc. is a Research...
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Happy Camper RV Club Doubles Membership, Surprises Customers with Freebies, Creates a Unique Environment Online for RV Travelers
Monroe, LA (ContentDesk) May 5, 2006 -- Happy Camper RV Club is well-known throughout the camping industry as a half-price discount rv club.
With over 1,000 campground and RV park locations in the US and Canada, the club has doubled membership in the last two years by giving "more than what is promised" to its members, and creating a web site that gives RVers a fun environment online for trip planning and learning.Club president, Anne Pierson, describes the secret to the club's success by stating, "We always give more than we promise, and our members love the extra bonuses we create to serve them - above and beyond our promise of saving 50% on camping.
Members never know when they will get an email from us with a fun "freebie" they can request by mail, or an interesting addition to our web site."Our goal is to surprise and delight our visitors and members with added value wherever we find it.
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Wireless Extenders Offers New Signal Booster at 800MHZ To Increase Cell Phone Coverage in Homes and Offices
Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) December 21, 2005 -- Wireless Extenders, Inc. (www.wirelessextenders.com), a leader in developing new products that enhance wireless cellular communications, announced their latest product, the YX500-CEL.
This reliable product captures and amplifies the 800MHz signal for cell phone users in homes or offices where cellular signal cannot penetrate.
This product joins the strong-selling YX500PCS and the YX600PCS versions that are compatible with all PCS (1900Mhz) phones.
According to research, over 35% of cellular phone users nationwide experience poor quality or loss of signal strength when using a cell phone in their office or home.
Increasing the indoor coverage can translate into increased productivity and savings.
Some of the benefits include extending the battery life, replacing landlines phones, reducing or...
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Happy Camper RV Club Doubles Membership, Surprises Customers with Freebies, Creates a Unique Environment Online for RV Travelers
Monroe, LA (ContentDesk) May 5, 2006 -- Happy Camper RV Club is well-known throughout the camping industry as a half-price discount rv club.
With over 1,000 campground and RV park locations in the US and Canada, the club has doubled membership in the last two years by giving "more than what is promised" to its members, and creating a web site that gives RVers a fun environment online for trip planning and learning.Club president, Anne Pierson, describes the secret to the club's success by stating, "We always give more than we promise, and our members love the extra bonuses we create to serve them - above and beyond our promise of saving 50% on camping.
Members never know when they will get an email from us with a fun "freebie" they can request by mail, or an interesting addition to our web site."Our goal is to surprise and delight our visitors and members with added value wherever we find it.
As an example, our friends at RV Education 101 gave us a generous...
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TrendWatchGA Report Shows Digital Press Manufacturers Sharing the Equipment Market with an Unlikely Competitor...Copiers, Desktop Inkjet and Laser Printers
New York, NY ContentDesk) March 16, 2006 -- TrendWatch Graphic Arts has released the industry's first report on digital color copiers, black-and-white printers, and even desktop printers as competitors to toner-based digital presses for key digital printing applications, including short run digital and variable data print (VDP). "Copiers & Printers: Serious Competitors in the Digital Print Marketplace" is a 119-page report that takes a comprehensive look at the expanding use of these devices in...
TrendWatchGA Report Shows Digital Press Manufacturers Sharing the Equipment Market with an Unlikely Competitor...Copiers, Desktop Inkjet and Laser Printers
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Camping With or Without a Remote Control in the Great Outdoors
Kingman, AZ (ContentDesk) July 20, 2004 -- While on a recent camping trip, I was outside my tent looking up at the brilliant stars in the night sky. The sound of hummingbirds had faded with the last light of the sun and was replaced with crickets cheering wind blown pine needles racing across the dirt to a final resting place. In the past, my evening's entertainment in the wild included a gathering of rabbits, a deer or two, maybe even a coyote howling in the distance, but now I had additional...
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