Category Archives: Vehicle Design

Take-the-Quiz-Energy-Storage

Posted on May 2, 2011 by George B.

  Zach Says, let’s keep the conversation simple… so even Elmo can understand it!         Question: How much electrical energy can we move off the electrical grid and store in an Electric vehicle? For the sake of our conversation, … Continue reading →

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A very useful paper on Hydrogen Power.

Posted on April 26, 2011 by George B.

An Introduction: We have 6000 years or more of recorded history at our finger tips and it seems that so few of us note that ‘snake oil’ has been one of the best selling items through the ages. Whether it be Slick50 or that miracle … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Chevy Volt, more than a car!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by George B.

As one of my Favorite electrical Engineers points out, “We need to see the Chevy Volt as a multifunctional platform.” Here’s what you may have overlooked! The Volt is also a rolling energy storage unit, there’s no reason you couldn’t power your … Continue reading →

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EPA pushing to remove all the Zinc out of lube oil?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by George B.

You might want to do a little research on the additive Zinc. There are a number of reports of flat cams in older engines and more due to the EPA forcing the removal of the very effective anti wear agent “Zinc”. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer Beware, Engines, In The News, Off Grid Power, Strange Stuff, Vehicle Design | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Chevy-Volt-Truck-Prototype

Posted on December 24, 2010 by George B.

Here’s a first look at the new Chevy-Volt-Electric-Truck prototype with an on board Generator. Claims are it gets 230 MPG just like the sedan, but you know how marketing people and politicians lie.  This >IS< the truck the oil companies tried to … Continue reading →

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China’s Truck

Posted on July 29, 2010 by George B.

I have lost track of the number of American and British DIYers who have seen these wonderfully simple trucks carrying loads that boggle the mind. They may not go fast, but they go everywhere and do it with great economy … Continue reading →

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Two Wheel Tractor

Posted on July 29, 2010 by George B.

When I look over the China-Truck page at utterpower, I think how fortunate a small farmer in China might feel owning such a contraption. David Bradley Marketed a 2W tractor in North America in the 40s-50s?, but I find the … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Design

Posted on July 28, 2010 by George B.

I know what goes on inside the DIYer’s head. If you were born with a more serious case of DIY, you will rationalize a lot of things just so you can get your hands into the project. This often annoys … Continue reading →

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The Indian Air Powered Car

Posted on October 1, 2008 by George B.

An important and short study, information you MUST have before investing in AE of any kind. There has been a change in the “FORCE”, and it’s important you understand how profound it is! If you are really interested in saving … Continue reading →

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Toyota Prius Review

Posted on July 28, 2005 by George B.

There are folks I trust to give good and accurate reviews, Brian K. is one of those DIYers who pays attention to details and does a goodly amount of research before he makes an investment. So here it is…  a … Continue reading →

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