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580HP with full factory warranty and less than 37K out of pocket. Posts You are definitly dreaming. People in the know will tell you that the IIHS test is tougher test and the significant of the two. The poor showing in the NHTSA score was yet another blow to the Tundra as it was searching for respect in the ultracompetitive fullsize pickup market, and with Good score from the IIHS, we think the San Antoniomade Tundra got quite bit of that respect back.

It sounds to me like the real problem maybe the payoffs that the NHTSA is receiving from Detroit to try to save some fugly trucks. Id take my American made Tundra over the other trucks any day. have sent Them Joined Posted PM Oh…by the way Alex…quote with one powerful REV of its smallblock. You morons who swear on the Big dont know that your really buying less of an American vehicle than the informed people who buy Toyota. Id be more than happy to smoke anyone with my new Tundra whenever you come down to the big ATL. 5.

20, The End of an Error Alex Addict Give me shout if you ever come to ATL and will be more than happy to smoke anyone with my new Tundra whenever you come down to the big ATL. 5. 7 liter, inch BBS on some 30550R rubber, chrome step tube, chrome skid plates, leather, killer sound and pushing nearly ponies and over ftlbs of torque. Posts You obviously are dreaming. Joined Posted AM Lets see…

all the new supra could do was leak its oil pan and run away. news flash the crew cab or whatever its called just got star rating long live the RUSTBUCKET!!! 400HP baby!!! ninrocket New User The poor showing in the NHTSA score was yet another blow to the Tundra as it was searching for respect in the ultracompetitive fullsize pickup market, and with Good score from the IIHS, we think the San Antoniomade Tundra got quite bit of that respect back.

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Missouri is ordering examples for operation in Kansas City, while Illinois is procuring another for evaluation in the Chicago area. The balance is being purchased by the federal government for use in Des Moines, Milwaukee, and Chicago. The flexiblefuel feature incorporated in the Taurus FFV allows the engine to run on any mixture of gasoline and E85, mix of percent ethanol and percent gasoline. One glitch Although the Taurus did run virtually troublefree, it experienced warrantycovered fuel pump failure at approximately 9,800 miles.

This highvolume pump is one of many special fuel system components integrated to handle the more corrosive methanol fuel. Iowa began similar program last year. Their ranks have included the Taurus, Chevrolet Lumina VFV, Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Spirit, Volkswagen Jetta, Saab 9000, Mercedes 190, and many others. This isnt meant to be ambiguous. All these will be addressed in the NRELSouthwest program, which aims to produce results by All other driving characteristics cornering, hard transients, steering feel, and overall comfort cannot be distinguished from the FFVs gasoline counterpart.

Even though California has the advanced network of M85 fueling stations in the these stations are still inconveniently, and sometimes impossibly, far apart in many areas of the state. DOE GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO ETHANOL CAR ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED The The balance is being purchased by the federal government for use in Des Moines, Milwaukee, and Chicago. ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED is working with This highvolume pump is one of many special fuel system components integrated to handle the more corrosive methanol fuel. This isnt meant to be ambiguous.

DRIVING 25,000 MILES ON M85 FUEL METHANOL ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED Green Car editors could tell the difference during , either when driving separate methanol and gasoline variants backtoback or when performing measured acceleration runs with sophisticated timing equipment. NREL hopes that the project will result in technology that automakers can use in developing dedicated ethanolpowered vehicle. and Europe over the past several years. federal and state government fleets in program to evaluate the performance of ethanol flexiblefuel Taurus sedans. The balance is being purchased by the federal government for use in Des Moines, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

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bicycles are coming of age. If the last one you rode was heavier than a fridge-freezer, fizzled out after a few miles and sported an astronomical price tag, you’re in for a pleasant surprise with today’s modern machines. Here are 10 good reasons for jumping on an bike today.

1. They’re better value than scooters

Compared to a push bicycle, bicycles look expensive: they’re generally twice the price of normal bikes with a similar spec. But because of the range and speed cycling offers, a fairer comparison is with scooters and mopeds. A poor-performing scooter, like the StreetScoota, will cost you £1,000. A top-of-the-range nippy bike such as the Wisper 905se, on the other hand, will set you back just £1,200.

But what about the running costs? They’re tiny. The Transport Shop, one of the UK’s most popular bike retailers, reckons a full charge for most bikes will set you back 5p. Even if you ride 10 miles every day for 365 days a year, you’ll only pay £9.10 each year. That’s cheaper than a peak day Travelcard (Zones 1-6) in London. For full greenie points, make sure you’re on a green electricity tariff.

2. There’s a style for everyone

As you can see from the three models above, electrics come in all shapes and sizes. I’ve been riding the trio on loan from the Transport Shop, and found there really is a design for everyone. Take the best-selling Windsor, pictured above right. A step-through model — the modern parlance for “lady’s bike” — it costs a relatively affordable £600.

Although two female friends loved the Windsor for the sit-up-and-beg riding position and the slight boost it offered, a third female rider hated the weight, and it didn’t float my boat. Compared to my normal push bike, it was heavier to lug through the house, slower on the flat and harder up hills because its lowest gear just isn’t very low. Still, I can see how it’d at low speeds and short distances, it could be attractive, since it does give a gentle but tangible assist when you start off.

3. Great for commuting by train

If you fancy cutting the journey time on both sides of your rail commute, folding bicycles are a great option. And an folder is even more attractive if you’re surrounded by hills or don’t want to sweat en route to work.

I’ve been the GreenEdge Silverado, pictured above. This is a powerful bike that zooms you up steep hills. I went up Primrose Hill in London at 13mph, which is fast for such an incline. It’s also easy to fold in under 30 seconds and you can wheel the bike once it’s folded, which is handy.

There are some niggles. One is the weight — carrying this on buses and trains is no mean feat, as it clocks in at 19kg. Then there’s the fact you can’t roll it backwards when folded, which can be a pain on public transport. Some riders have said the gearing is too low, but I found it fine for a folder.

4. Style

Riding an bike doesn’t have to involve a run-in with the cool police. Many models are just as hip and sleek as trendy conventional bikes. Take the Wisper 905se City above, for example. I didn’t want to give it back.

The joy of the Wisper is that it’s very, very powerful. I whizzed up hills in fourth or fifth gear rather than the first gear I’d use on my push bike. It climbed a steep 1 in 11 hill without the need for any pedalling. In other words, this is an bike where — if you want — you really don’t have to cycle. Obviously, add your pedal power and you increase your speed and extend the battery range.

5. You can recharge at your desk

Most bicycles take between two and five hours to charge fully, and will then run for anywhere between 15 and 30 miles before the battery runs out. On a dead battery, you can pedal like you’re on a normal — albeit rather heavy — bike.

So it pays to keep the battery topped up. One good way to keep your bike charged for free is to power it at work. Almost all bikes have a removable battery, meaning you can lock your bike outside and plug in the battery under your desk. Provided your bosses don’t ban mobile phone chargers like Ryanair, you should be fine.

6. Hills

Living in an insanely hilly area like Bath or Crystal Palace is a fair reason for not cycling. But bikes make hills a realistic proposition. Some models, such as the Wisper, have motors so powerful you don’t even need to pedal.

Choose your bike carefully, and ensure you get one with a powerful motor if you’re going to tackle steep gradients. Cheaper and slower bikes like the Windsor mean you’ll still be pedalling and puffing while climbing hills.

7. 25mph is a reality

By law, bicycle motors are limited to 15mph. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go faster by pedalling simultaneously. With a powerful bike, casual cyclists will find it possible to reach speeds of 25mph on the flat, or 30mph at a push.

The net result for you: a quicker journey and more thrills. Some cyclists would argue that your ride will be safer, too, because you’re travelling at a speed closer to most motor vehicles.

8. No sweat

This is one of the greatest things about bicycles. Whether you arrive at work simply by gently pedalling or letting the motor do all the work, electrics hold out the promise of sweat-free commuting. Riding the Wisper, for example, I cycled a 7.3 mile journey in under 45 minutes without breaking sweat.

9. They’re getting lighter

There’s no getting round one bummer about electrics: they are heavier than normal push bikes. But as battery technology improves and the makers pick better frames, weights are slowly dropping below 20kg. Most normal push bikes weigh less than 15kg.

10. Traffic light starts are always easy

As any cyclist knows, stopping unexpectedly at traffic lights in a high gear is annoying. When you start off, you’re in an impossibly hard and slow gear: not good if you’re in busy traffic with a queue of bikers behind you.
But bikes mean you’re always in the right gear — you can simply use the motor to get up to speed. Out of the three bikes I rode for this article, the Wisper was easily the best for assisted starts. Faster starts also feel safer, as you’re quicker to get away from traffic.


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Scaleauto, a division of MRRC, has brought us a pair of dark blue motors, both rated 20,000 RPM/12v. The S-Can (type FC-130) is rated 170 gcm stall torque at 12v, and the long can (type FK-180) is rated 260 gcm torque. Both motors have ball bearings, which provide minimal friction, while eliminating motor shaft endplay. Small bits of blue epoxy on the armatures show the motors were balanced at the factory.

No-load RPM with a tachometer showed that two samples of the FC-130 (the standard sized motor for most slot cars) revved to 23,147 RPM/12v, and 24,351 RPM/12v. This is significantly faster than the motors’ rating. Torque of the slower motor was measured with an arm secured to the shaft, pushing down on a scale. Nine readings around a single rotation were measured, with an average reading that equates to 151 gcm/12v. This falls a little short of the claimed torque. When the power is computed using half the torque and half the RPM, we find a maximum of 8.74 Watts at the power peak (in the torque and RPM mid range). This is nearly the same as the Slot.It orange endbell, 21.5k rated motor that is standard in Slot.It cars (which shows performance around 23k RPM, and about 9-10 Watts). So, this motor will be a big upgrade for cars with standard Scalextric, Fly, or Carrera motors, and may compete with the best and fastest on many small and medium home tracks.

One sample of the long can was tested next. No-load RPM was 21,669 RPM/12v, and torque was 294 gcm (claimed RPM is 20k, and torque is 260 gcm). Based on these key findings, mid-range output wattage computes to a maximum of 15.93 Watts. This compares favorably to 21k and 25k NSR Kings, and the Slot.It Boxer 2 (which recent of one example showed slightly under the claimed torque value).

The case is painted in a rich shade of dark blue, possibly as nice to look at as the famous red cans sold by Scaleauto.

Thanks to MRRC for generously supplying Slot Car News with samples to test.


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