Moonbeam, a Micro Car that gets over 100 miles per gallon

News report on Moonbeam, a micro car made from Honda elite 150 motor scooters.

Electric cars give Japan anxiety over fate of gas engines

Pinconning tubing company continues to reinvent itself, add products in down economy
Reinvention is a necessity for many Michigan manufacturers in today’s economy. And no company understands that more than a metal-tubing company with roots in the Bay County community of Pinconning since 1946. Numerous times in the past 65 years, Tubular Metal Systems — originally known as Northern Tube Co. — has changed names and owners while adopting new product lines.

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Wabtec Acquires Swiger Coil Systems
WILMERDING, Pa., — Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) has acquired substantially all of the assets of S…

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Hydrogen-powered car drives into Fleetwood
New technology drove into the classroom at Fleetwood Area High School on Thursday.

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VW to make EV in China, 1st model seen by 2013: Report
VW to make EV in China, 1st model seen by 2013: ReportVW to make EV in China, 1st model seen by 2013: Report

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Electric cars give Japan anxiety over fate of gas engines
People here refer to it as “electric vehicle shock.”

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Merkel govt split by debate over immigration

French retirement protests take violent turn, masked youths attack police
PARIS – Masked youths clashed with police and set fires in cities across France on Tuesday as protests against a proposed hike in the retirement

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Mayoral candidates responses to BCC questionnaire
Election 2010 Responses from Mayoral Candidates to Questionnaire About you – Why are you the best choice for mayor? Dave Aspden: Born in Barrie, I have the most experience in the City.[...]

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Study: Flight delays cost passengers $16.7 billion
(10-18) 21:11 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) — Airline flight delays cost passengers more than inconvenience _ $16.7 billion more _ according to a study delivered to the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. The FAA-funded…

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Driving Down the Road: 2011 Jaguar XKR Coupe
No cat is completely domesticated. Not even your tabby, and most certainly not a Jaguar XKR. Especially at wide open throttle. Press the right buttons — twist the JaguarDrive Selector™ rotary shifter to “S” and set the “Dynamic Mode” switch — then put right foot to floor, and the formerly docile luxury coupe becomes a snarling beast. It leaps forward at the rate of a 4.6 second 0-60 time, to an …

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Merkel govt split by debate over immigration
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel’s criticism that multiculturalism has failed in Germany sparked a government row on Tuesday over whether the country should take in more skilled immigrants that industry says it needs urgently.

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Two wheels taking over from 4 with car companies

Electric cars put lithium miners on fast track
* Lithium demand seen doubling by 2020

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Electric cars put lithium miners on fast track
* Lithium demand seen doubling by 2020

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Tesla recalls 439 roadsters for fire hazard
Electric carmaker Tesla Motors said Friday it was recalling 439 Roadsters from the 2010 model year to address potential fire hazards connected to battery cables.

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Tesla Motors recalling Roadster over fire concerns
Electric carmaker Tesla Motors said Friday it was recalling 439 Roadsters from the 2010 model year to address potential fire…

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Two wheels taking over from 4 with car companies
Why are there bikes, scooters, and motorcycles being displayed at the Motor Show in Paris? Probably for the same reason that there are bikes, scooters, and motorcycles all around, on the streets of the city. For many, these vehicles are economical and practical alternatives to the automobile.

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Prius sales over 2 million

Toyota: over two million Prius sold since launch
Japan’s Toyota Motor said Thursday total global sales of its Prius hybrid topped the two million mark by the end of September.

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Vt. Law School launches new programs
Vermont’s only law school is launching two new programs geared toward eco-friendly students.

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Prius sales over 2 million
Japan’s Toyota Motor said on Thursday total global sales of its Prius hybrid topped the two million mark by the end of September.Since its launch in 1997, the petrol-electric car had shifted about …

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Prius sales over 2 million
Toyota says Prius sold more than two million since launch

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Prius sales over 2 million
Toyota says Prius sold more than two million since launch

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Liam Fox fires warning shot over defence cuts

Defence cuts will have ‘grave consequences’: Liam Fox warns David Cameron
Dr Fox refused to back substantial cuts to defence spending while the country is at war in Afghanistan because it will seriously damage troops’ morale.

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Classic Elegance And Awesome Power – The Audi RS 5 Coupé Has Landed In Australia
MULGRAVE – Sept 28, 2010: A classically elegant coupe with a wickedly powerful engine: the new Audi RS 5 Coupé has landed in Australia. The high-revving 4.2-litre V8 pumps out a hefty 331 kW, yet is very fuel efficient.

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German Cabinet Approves Broad New Energy Proposals
German Cabinet Approves Broad New Energy Proposals

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Cargo growth slows as consumer demand lags
Dubai airport has celebrated 50 years of commercial aviation. The Middle East was the only region where capacity exceeded demand in August according to IATA

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Liam Fox fires warning shot over defence cuts
Defence secretary Liam Fox warned the Prime Minister of “grave consequences” if “draconian” spending cuts are made while the country is at war.

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Pelosi, Dingell Argue Over Fuel Bill Timing

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday left the door open for negotiations regarding proposals to raise fuel economy mandates. “The full committee will work its will, and so will the Congress, and it will do so in the fullest and most open way,” Pelosi said.

But U.S. Rep. John Dingell, D-Dearborn, the chairman of the Energy and Commerce committee, said that Pelosi had assured him that his timetable, bringing a comprehensive climate change bill, including a fuel economy increase, after Sept. 1, was acceptable.

Pelosi noted that she supports a proposal adopted by the Senate last Thursday to raise corporate average fuel economy by 40 percent by 2020 to a combined 35 miles per gallon for passenger cars and light trucks. “Yes I do,” she said.

Pelosi earlier held a press conference with eleven committee chairmen to endorse a separate group of smaller energy-efficiency regulations that the House is expected to approve in July. The regulations will coincide with the Democrats’ July 4th “Energy Independence” package. That package does not include fuel economy legislation.

Automakers said the Senate bill would cost them tens of billions of dollars. Though the bill may serve less harm to the production of Mercedes Benz engine mount and foreign auto parts, it would still create chaos especially in the American auto industry.

Separately, House Republicans urged the Energy and Commerce committee to take up without delay fuel economy legislation that would be more advantageous to automakers. It can be recalled that the committee turned down the proposal 31-26. A number of Republicans said that the future of American automobiles was at stake if a fuel economy proposal was adopted that was too aggressive.

In the committee, Rep. Joe Barton, the senior Republican on the committee, proposed to hike fuel economy to 35 miles per gallon for passenger cars by 2022, the same figure used by several senators including, Carl Levin. But Barton’s proposal would hike light truck fuel economy to 27.5 miles per gallon by 2022 as well. The Levin compromise proposal would have required automakers to reach 30 miles per gallon by 2025.

Several Republicans have lobbied to have Barton not proceed with his amendment. But Barton said last Wednesday it was necessary to go forward because Pelosi could attempt an end run around the committee by appointing members to a conference committee to initiate a compromise with the Senate on their bill. “I think it’s incumbent that this committee has a position on CAFE,” Barton said. “It is a significant increase in CAFE, yet it something that’s realistically doable. It is definitely a step in the right direction.” Barton said the Detroit Big Three, the Toyota Motor Corp. and all major automakers, except the Nissan Motor Co., had assented to the amendment’s numbers.

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, also threw his support behind Barton’s proposal. “We all thought that we would deal with this in the fall,” Upton said. “Things outside this committee process have changed,” he said noting Pelosi’s comments. “We shouldn’t walk away from this.”

Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., the chairman of the House global warming committee, who has proposed a bill to raise fuel economy by 40 percent by 2018 to a combined 35 miles per gallon, said it was “disquieting” that Detroit automakers had endorsed the Barton proposal before Democrats had seen it. Earlier, Markey wouldn’t say if he planned to bring his tougher fuel economy bill in July, vowing only to use the best strategy to get his bill passed.

Barton said that it was important to strike the right balance between advocates of tougher fuel economy and auto companies supporting millions of American jobs.

Burlington at odds with self over house demolition

Room to improve on green campaign
Grande Prairie Regional College has pledged to lead the community in environmental initiatives, but a report by GPRC campus operations indicates there is much room for improvement.[...]

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Lawn & Garden: Up on the roof top live plants grow
Two months ago, Al Quinn installed the first green roof in his 30-year career, and he’s predicting many more green roofs start sprouting up in the Peoria area.

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No leaking oil at Gulf platform
HOUSTON – U.S. government inspectors found no leaking oil at Mariner Energy Inc’s burned platform in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said late on Friday, allaying fears about more environmental damage after BP’s massive spill.[...]

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Fishing report (Sept. 2-8)
Courtesy Connecticut DEP INLAND REPORT LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing was generally fair to good, with reports from Billings Lake, Candlewood Lake, East Twin Lake, Gardner Lake, Glasgo Pond, Mudge Pond (a 5 lb bass among the catches), Pattagansett Lake, Pickerel Lake (catches include a 6 lb bass), Lake Zoar (a tough place for some anglers, but fair action can be found, and recent catches do include a 5 …

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Burlington at odds with self over house demolition
Two Burlington city offices are at odds over the future of a derelict house on South Champlain Street.

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The Advantage of Touchless Car Wash Over Hand Car wash

Unlike some other business ventures, a car wash business is much less likely to end in failure. Even though it might seem financially risky to start such a business during tough economic times, the service it provides is still needed by millions. Almost everyone has a car and everyone needs to get their car washed. Because the price of getting a car washed is reasonable, you should have no trouble finding a steady stream of customers. Truly, the only consideration you have to make before starting up your business is deciding which is more valuable, the more traditional hand car wash or a touchless car wash system.

Hand car washes take a lot of man power. Physically washing multiple cars can be an exhausting process. Because of the time needed to scrub with cloths, rinse, wax and dry, the process of washing a single car can take up a lot of time. You can speed up the process by hiring a whole team of car washers, but then you increase expenses and decrease profits.

With a touchless car wash system, the equipment does all the hard work using high-pressure water and detergent. Nothing else comes into contact with the vehicle, the agitation of the chemicals combing with the water applied through high pressured nozzles effectively cleans the exterior. A touchless car system also gets the job done in much less time than hand washing. This also allows a business to expand and add in additional car services such as waxes and special gloss treatments.

Because the process is touchless, there is no worry of human error, such as an employee who accidentally puts a scratch on a window or paint during the cleaning process. Automated friction machines, those that use brushes can also leave scratches on a paint job or break an antenna. High quality machines are even designed to clean the wheels and rims. With a touchless system, you can also cater to customers looking for a more environmentally friendly car wash. Using environmentally responsible detergents and conserving or even recycling water.

Of course, a touchless car wash is an expensive piece of equipment. Because it is designed to wash dozens of cars each hour however, you bring in more money. The equipment is also designed for longevity and built to be durable. One consideration for touchless car systems is choosing a piece of equipment which uses standard parts. This will allow you to quickly make repairs without having to wait for expensive custom parts and makes the equipment much easier to maintain.

Dryers and entry systems can also be purchases along with touchless systems to take your car washing enterprise completely automatic. With an automatic touchless system you can leave your business open 24 hours a day, ensuring your services are available to those who need an emergency cleaning or need to wash their car before going in to work. These entry systems are also designed to support loyalty programs which can be used to encourage customers to wash their cars more frequently and can be an enticement for first time customers. With the right location and an advanced touchless car wash system, you can create a car washing empire that rewards you with high profits.

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