So what is all this talk about flex fuel being shoved down our the throats of our cars, and EVs driving up Xanax sales due to rampant range anxiety? Bloomberg brings us astounding news:
“Public charging stations for electric autos outnumber outlets for alternative motor fuels by almost two to one, even though there are hundreds of times more flex- fuel vehicles than plug-in cars on U.S. roads. “ (Read More…)
You’ve heard the old joke about ham and eggs, right? The chicken is involved, and the pig is committed? Well, I’m going to give ethanol a shot for a while and report the details to all of you. I’m involved, and my Town Car is committed.
As TTAC readers well know: There is a huge E85 flex-fuel loophole in the new federal fuel economy CAFE standards. Ford will drive right through that barn door-sized hole.
By the end of this year, Ford wants to deliver 370,000 flex fuel vehicles, a number which they can trade against fuel oinkers. Let’s review: A flex-fuel vehicle is one that is capable of running on E-85. But it doesn’t have to. It can also run on straight gas. Or on any mixture of the two fuels. As long as it’s E85 capable, it counts at least for a Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha at the DC CAFE. (Read More…)
Scoutdude - Yes the 2002 up Explorer was on it’s own 100% dedicated frame and unique tall spindle coil-over front suspension and unique IRS. The earlier Explorer...
mkirk - Dont forget the high roof…I love that truck. There are a number of these floating around the US…the older ones that have come down from Canada. I...
challenger2012 - I think Bertel should keep this cartoon and use it when he states that there are not any barriers to foreign car makers from building in...
mkirk - Actually, the 70 series is sold in a lot of places. I am intimate with them as a 78 series troopy with a diesel 6 and 5 speed was my ride in Afghanistan and...
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Scoutdude - Yes the 2002 up Explorer was on it’s own 100% dedicated frame and unique tall spindle coil-over front suspension and unique IRS. The earlier Explorer...
RobertRyan - This couple have done 63 countries in their “Ute” version. They are in their 70′s and from Australia. http://i11.photobucket.com/...
Hummer - Because they’re a net loser. In the power business we’re federally required to do a certain amount of alternative energy. We have a...
mkirk - Dont forget the high roof…I love that truck. There are a number of these floating around the US…the older ones that have come down from Canada. I...
lolcopterpilot - My favorite car dealer ad: Cuban Gynecologist and American Used Car Salesman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =7b5CKSqlz60
mkirk - Perhaps it has an Armada or QX56 vin plate or something shady like that.
mkirk - Don’t forget Ford…they are fond of doing this every time a new F series truck comes out.
challenger2012 - I think Bertel should keep this cartoon and use it when he states that there are not any barriers to foreign car makers from building in...
mkirk - I rode in several vinyl lined diesel 200 series rigs belonging to the UAE Army complete with a factory snorkel and pintle hitch.
mkirk - Actually, the 70 series is sold in a lot of places. I am intimate with them as a 78 series troopy with a diesel 6 and 5 speed was my ride in Afghanistan and...