Recyclers want more time to dispose of clunkers Oct 25, 2009
Used engines from the vehicles were required to be destroyed to promote improved fuel efficiency. The American Recyclers Association, a trade group representing auto recyclers, said the six-month deadline to crush the vehicles was developed in line with the initial $1 billion program, but never took into account the additional vehicles sold when the program was expanded. (Concord Monitor)
Cup dominance has precedent Oct 25, 2009
Two others who use Hendrick chassis and engines Stewart and Ryan Newman also made the Chase. Together, they have 16 wins in 31 races. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ford to debut new NASCAR motor at Talladega Oct 24, 2009
Ford Chase competitors Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle will continue to use their old engines. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James Healey answers your questions Oct 24, 2009
Today's diesel engines aren't noisy or clattery, don't smoke and don't really require you to change how you drive ... I'm one who believes in the future of diesel engines here in America ... Makes no sense to me why that should work, but my small engines do, indeed, run a lot better on mid-grade. (USA Today -- Money)
FR9 engine to debut at Talladega for Ragan and Kenseth Oct 24, 2009
Driver Greg Biffle said it will take some time to phase in the engines, particularly if the proposed merger between Yates Racing and Richard Petty Motorsports is completed and that organization moves to Ford. Drivers to host WWE Raw: Kyle Busch and Joey Logano will appear as guest hosts of WWE's "Monday Night Raw," which will be broadcast live from Buffalo at 9 p.m. Monday on USA Network. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Industrial park planned near Kingsburg Oct 24, 2009
Two men with Fresno ties who build rocket engines for a living have turned their expertise to something the rest of us can relate to: golf. Ron Tanouye and Pascal Okpo recently opened GolfTEC Improvement Center in Fresno, in addition to their day jobs at Pratt ey Rocketdyne Inc., which has contracted with NASA to build the space shuttle engine, among other jobs. (Fresno Bee)
Honeywell third-quarter profit fell but topped expectations Oct 24, 2009
In addition, sales at the conglomerate's transportation systems business, which makes products such as turbo chargers for car engines, fell 24 per cent. Honeywell blamed the results on reduced sales to global automotive equipment customers. Honeywell's specialty chemicals business said sales dropped 23 per cent due to lower volumes and raw material price declines which were partly offset by higher petrochemical sales and environmental initiatives. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ford to debut new motor next week at Talladega Oct 24, 2009
Ford Chase competitors Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle will continue to use their old engines. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
24 South St. Notebook Oct 23, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT. The address for Auburn's Memorial City Hall on South Street is familiar to many follower's of the city's government and its political scene. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Fire destroys home of Tiburon's 'Purple Lady' Oct 23, 2009
Smoke and fire swept through the house and the flames were threatening to spread to the brush-covered hills as firefighters in 20 engines from throughout Marin County responded. They managed to beat back the flames and by 11:10 a.m. the fire was contained, but the multimillion-dollar home was a total loss, said Battalion Chief Ed Lynch, of the Tiburon Fire Department. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Film review: 'Astro Boy' gets two stars out of five Oct 23, 2009
" (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment)AP By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel October 23, 2009 2:00 AM Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the big screen version of "Astro Boy," the latest Japanese TV cartoon to make it to the big screen. But the look, themes and slam-bang "Transformers" violence of that 1960s animated series make this every bit as dated as "Speed Racer," even if it is easier to watch.It's about a Pinocchio with rocket engines for legs, x-ray eyes and a swirly... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Google must stop snooping on us Oct 23, 2009
And Google and other search engines may not even be able to tell users when they hand over searches or e-mail messages. In the current (non-terrorism-related) case, Google is refusing to hand over data on patterns of internet use the administration says it needs to uphold child-protection laws. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
German Carmakers Must Boost Small-Car Technoloy Spending, Researcher Says Oct 23, 2009
We see a great danger that urgently needed investment in state-of-the-art technology, particularly for engines and reduction of fuel consumption, will succumb to cost cutting, Fuss said. Developing new engine technologies has become so expensive that well see an increasing number of mergers and cooperation agreements. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
http://bit.ly/28eamb Oct 23, 2009
The mechanical energy could come from environmental sources as varied as wind, car engines, human breathing, blood flow, body movements, or acoustic and ultrasonic vibrations. While the advance was exciting, the zinc oxide nanowires had a low efficiency rate, and now at UW-Madison, Wang is tackling this challenge by researching a new material that could make the nanogenerator more efficient and powerful. (Why Files)
Great Lakes emissions proposal stirs waters Oct 23, 2009
Now, an Environmental Protection Agency proposal that would compel the vessels to burn cleaner fuel and upgrade their engines has sparked a furious behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign that has come to a head this week, pitting congressional Democrats against a Democratic administration as lawmakers allied with Midwestern and Alaskan shippers pressure the EPA to back down and protect jobs ... Out of a U.S. fleet of 65, he predicted that 13 steamships with 429 mariners would be scrapped and that... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Thomas Oliver: Georgia ports expand state's reach Oct 23, 2009
Stretching the reach of one of Georgia s main economic engines beyond its current five-hour truck zone is part of Foltz s vision for the Georgia Ports Authority. Today he s its chief operating officer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Mazdaspeed3 is youthful, sporty hatchback Oct 23, 2009
With new exterior styling, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that puts out as much horsepower as some V-6 engines, a hatchback shape and sport-tuned suspension, the Mazdaspeed3 is a fun-to-drive, youthful, five-passenger automobile. There's no sedan version, though there is a Mazda3 sedan. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bold cuts in Budget 2010 Oct 23, 2009
To encourage the adoption of technology that is environmentally friendly, it is suggested that the Government grant tax deductibility for Reveloping new growth engines, devise incentives for installers of green energy or renewable energy technologies, give tax incentives for new energy-efficient homes, reduce import duty on hybrid cars and introduce a potential subsidy for mandatory biodiesel programmes. Among the suggested measures to aid the recovery in the property sector include a... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sound off! 10/22/09 Oct 23, 2009
On Friday and Saturday, they have antique engines and tractors on display, they operate the sawmill, thrash peanuts, bale the hay, pull the hayride, the covered wagon and the barnyard train. On Saturday, they have an antique tractor pull ; I would like to commend the Roanoke River Antique Engine and Tractor Club for a job well done and personally thank them for their contribution to Halifax Harvest Days success. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Railroads see a steep climb to stronger economy Oct 23, 2009
For all these reasons, America's railroads can't predict when the economic engines will hum again. All they're saying is, for now, it's not getting worse. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Bridgewater gives Chuckrans truck-load of thanks for fire truck donation Oct 23, 2009
Rogers said the department currently has three engines: a 2008 truck on a five-year lease with two more annual payments to go and two 1992 engines. One of the 1992 trucks has a blown motor that would cost $22,000 to replace and the other has a faulty transmission. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Case Study: Intranet Dashboard Revs Up Audi Australia Oct 23, 2009
It is also launching new cars into the market, including the Audi Q5 compact SUV, the new A6 range, and the Cabriolet version of the popular A5 model, along with new engines for the A4 and TT.. Communications challenge. (IntranetJournal)
Houston to host AutoRama 50th anniversary Oct 22, 2009
Houston will be behind the wheel as the O Reilly AutoRama revs up its engines for the event s 50th anniversary from Nov. 26 to 29. The event, presented by Super Start Batteries, is one of the largest and longest-running indoor car shows in the United States. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Both Microsoft, Google seal deals with Twitter Oct 22, 2009
Agreements will give search engines access to sites status updates. MSN Tech and Gadgets. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Nanodots could yield denser memories, ceramic engines Oct 22, 2009
Besides magnetic memory chips, the researchers claim the material could also be used to cast ceramic automobile engines that could get 80 miles per gallon fuel economy by virtue of running at much higher temperatures than today's internal combustion engines. The high thermal conductivity of the ceramic material based on embedded metal nanodots also may have applications in solar energy generators. (EETimes)
Missed out on Clunkers? There are still breaks Oct 22, 2009
These are cars or light trucks with engines designed to use less fuel, and are mostly diesel-using luxury models from Germany. For the 2009 model year, credits between $800 and $1,800 can be claimed for certain Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen models. (MSNBC -- Business)
Workers from Withrow Excavating & Construction of Benton Harbor on Tuesday demolish the St. Joseph Township fire station on Broadmoor Drive. The new St. Joseph Township Public Safety Complex replaces the old station, which was more than 50 years old. John Madill / H-P staff Oct 22, 2009
The fire engines and equipment are being stored in the new facility's engine bays. Fenderbosch said he hopes the township can take full occupancy of the new station by the end of the first week in November. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Drive On: Former car czar sounds off Oct 22, 2009
I don't know a thing about cars, but I do know that hoods aren't supposed to open at speeds higher than 50 and that engines aren't supposed to smoke. The little Yugo was doing both. (USA Today -- Money)
Bikers ridin' in the wind for SERVE Oct 22, 2009
Roaring engines will take to the streets of Fulton as bikers ride for toys and food during the third Annual Callaway County Toy Ride on Saturday, Nov. 7. "It needed to be done," said Gary Powell, who owns Ridin' in the Wind Leathers in Fulton with his wife Molly. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Middleton Fire Department receives reverse angle cameras Oct 22, 2009
Middleton fire engines in emergency situations will be that much safer after the addition of three new reverse camera systems that offer the fire engine operators a never-before-seen angle. Fire Chief Frank Twiss said firefighters operating fire engines do not have a view behind the engines and often require help from outside the truck ... Middleton fire engines 1 and 3 and ladder truck 1 will all have the back up camera systems. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
'Swift is about attitude and targets younger audience' Oct 21, 2009
"As an engineering student, I opened and closed so many car engines," says the IIM-Bangalore and IIT-BHU alumnus. "And many I could not close," he chuckles. (India Times)
Toyota to show green sportscar with Subaru engine Oct 21, 2009
The FT-86 concept, inspired by a sporty Corolla model from the 1980s called AE86, has a engine from Toyota partner , whose pistons are positioned horizontally, instead of vertically as in standard engines. Subaru and are among the few automakers in the world making that type of engine, which allows for a quiet drive and a low-sitting mean look that's a trademark for sportscars. (USA Today -- Autos)
High unemployment rates could be new normal Oct 20, 2009
But the carnage among Detroit's automakers and the surplus of new and foreclosed homes and empty commercial properties make it unlikely these industries will be engines of growth anytime soon. The job market is caught in a vicious circle: Without more jobs, U.S. consumers will have a hard time increasing their spending; but without that spending, businesses might see little reason to start hiring. (AZCentral -- News)
ATV bogger event steps it up a notch Oct 20, 2009
Her mom and dad, Stephany and Woods Jameson, and her 20-year-old sister, Chelsea, also love the sound of roaring engines and the feel of mud-spattering tires, dodging obstacles on a boggy lane. But the Deltona family is not talking about motorcycles, dirt bikes or race cars. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
China's car output tops 10m for first time Oct 20, 2009
Sales have been boosted lately by government incentives aimed at stimulating domestic consumption to fight the economic slump, including cutting taxes on cars with engines smaller than 1. 6 litres and subsidising alternative-energy vehicles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Car care advice for consumers facing tough economic times Oct 20, 2009
Consumers should ask for quality motor oils by name because they are formulated to meet the demands of today's engines. Using a quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy, and help save money by preventing costly engine damage. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Toyota Brand Enters South Korea, Threatens `Abnormal' Hyundai Market Grip Oct 20, 2009
5-liter gasoline engines for 34. 9 million won ($29,900). (Bloomberg -- Asia)
'Hero Pipe' Wins Chicago Innovation Award Oct 20, 2009
"Bikes, radios, motorcycles, car engines I can fix almost anything. I'm pretty handy.". Wielgat says he decided to make his Hero Pipe after a fire broke out on the 29th story of the LaSalle Bank building in Chicago's Loop in late 2004 and raged for hours. (BusinessWeek)
Brush fire burns 10 acres in New Smyrna Oct 19, 2009
None of the 40 homes in the Quail Hollow and Turnbull Plantation subdivisions were endangered but fire engines were staged in the residential area for preventive work, Cousins said. Forestry personnel cut lines around the fire with bulldozers while brush trucks from New Smyrna beach attacked the flames, Cousins said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Midnight Madness marks beginning of men's and women's basketball seasons Oct 19, 2009
The lights went out at the Carrier Dome Friday night, giving way to the sound of ripping motorcycle engines. On 13 separate choppers, pil 00004000 oted by Syracuse police officers, rode each of the members of the 2009-10 Syracuse basketball team. (Daily Orange, NY)
When railroads ruled the S.F. waterfront Oct 19, 2009
Until 1945, the trains were pulled by husky-looking steam engines, which ran from one end of the waterfront to the other, right past the Ferry Building, sending up plumes of black oil smoke ... By then it had modern diesel engines ... The biggest survivors are Engines 23 and 25, 65-year-old veterans and the main motive power of the San Francisco Bay Railroad, a half-mile operation that runs a single freight train a day near Hunters Point. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Johnson taking control of Chase Oct 19, 2009
Denny Hamlin and Edwards blew engines Saturday; Juan Pablo Montoya and Biffle were involved in accidents; and Mark Martin, Brian Vickers and Stewart struggled with their cars. Montoya came into Saturday's race with four consecutive top-five finishes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Will US Factories Show Signs of Life? Oct 19, 2009
Its engines power cargo ships that help form the backbone of global trade and pump oil and natural gas from the earth. Its mining trucks haul materials such as iron ore, a key ingredient in steel, which is used to make cars and dishwashers. (ABC News -- Wire)
Honda model updates may come faster Oct 18, 2009
Both GM and Ford used six-speed automatic transmissions to raise highway mileage with taller gearing that makes engines more efficient by working less ... A lot can be done in mid-cycle updates with new engines or transmissions and a new body style that can change a car's looks as opposed to redesigning the whole vehicle, Mendel said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Oct 18, 2009
The subject is dystopian novels, like "Hunger Games" and "Mortal Engines." "You know, the ones where things in the future are the opposite of paradise,'' Pierson said.For details, visit the library, call 723-3361, or see the library's Web site at .Youths invited to alter' books What is an altered book?Altered book artist Karen Hatzigeorgiou's Web site defines it as "any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. " To create an altered book, you can cut, tear,... (Montana Standard, MT)
DAX Index Trims Weekly Advance as Banks, Steelmakers, Siemens Decline Oct 17, 2009
GE, the worlds biggest maker of jet engines and medical imaging machines, posted third-quarter revenue of $37. 80 billion, while analysts surveyed by Bloomberg had estimated $39. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Federal funds may help Auburn Biodiesel Oct 16, 2009
The distribution of large-volume biodiesel would benefit the shipping industry that relies almost entirely on diesel engines. The huge part goes to the farm community, Colegrove said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
European carmakers stress power for 2010 Oct 16, 2009
Three engines are available, including a 3-liter, twin-turbocharged diesel six cylinder and a 400-horsepower, 4 ... Exterior styling of the 9-5 five-seater is clean and minimal in a Scandinavian way, and three engines -- all turbocharged -- will be available. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Flint, Michigan: Electric Cars Bring New Hope of Revival Oct 16, 2009
When he was hired at GM more than 40 years ago, the old engine plant that once stood next door employed more than 4,000 workers building V8 engines, Zuckschwerdt says. When the new Volt line starts production next year, the Flint South plant, which also makes V6s used in various GM vehicles, will have the same capacity as the old V8-engine plant. (Time.com)
Bloggers' challenge: Will you make any effort to limit your contribution to air pollution this winter? Oct 16, 2009
login wrote on Oct 13, 2009 7:45 PM:" Yes, I plan to ask CVTD to discontinue operation so that we can eliminate the exhaust emissions from engines of empty and near-empty buses. ". feedback wrote on Oct 13, 2009 7:47 PM:" Yes, I plan to spend a great deal more time at Beaver Mountain. ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
European cars still speedy for 2010 model year Oct 16, 2009
Yet it is a performance machine, with both engines being V-8s. The base engine is a 400-horse, 4. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ford's New Powerstroke: A Design Breakthrough Oct 16, 2009
Bob Fascetti, Ford's chief engineer of big engines, forced himself to check in with the team only every four to six weeks instead of the usual weekly or biweekly intervals. "It was tough for me to do," he says. (BusinessWeek)
Auto Recycler: 'Clunkers' Not All Junk Oct 16, 2009
Federal Program Requires Engines To Be Disabled. POSTED: 9:30 am CDT October 15, 2009UPDATED: 9:37 am CDT October 15, 2009. (7 KETV Omaha)
Seniors rely on Dial-a-Ride Oct 16, 2009
dogs4you wrote on Oct 15, 2009 7:41 PM:" The city will get money for events the CC deams necessary. The affluent people of Lodi will pitch in if necessary to keep the cities pet projects afloat, wine tasting for instance. I was at the train depot today, big busses with their engines running, and nobody aboard, what a waste of money. The smaller Dial a rides are perfect for getting anyone around town, ". T an> wrote on Oct 15, 2009 4:30 PM:" Hi Bonnie!I am sorry for the hardships that all Seniors... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
SuperGP happening, but jury out on A1GPs Oct 15, 2009
9 million from last season and Ferrari had withheld engines for 2009-10. But last month, series chairman Tony Teixeira announced he'd finally nutted out a financial plan that would secure their future for the next "three to four years". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Port Orange adds ambulance to fire fleet Oct 15, 2009
The new unit will replace an outdated fire engine and should save the city money through less maintenance and fuel costs as well as preserve the life expectancy of fire pumper engines, officials said. Earlier this year, Fire Chief Tom Weber requested the purchase of two new fire engines, but did not receive support from the council. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
FAA proposes fines against United, US Airways Oct 15, 2009
8 million fine against United for allegedly operating one of its Boeing 737 aircraft on more than 200 flights after the carrier had violated its own maintenance procedures on one of the plane's engines. The fines would be among the highest in the FAA's history if measured by the number of planes involved. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Google must stop snooping on us Oct 15, 2009
And Google and other search engines may not even be able to tell users when they hand over searches or e-mail messages. In the current (non-terrorism-related) case, Google is refusing to hand over data on patterns of internet use the administration says it needs to uphold child-protection laws. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Trading ideas on state deficit Oct 15, 2009
Others, though, noted that the very properties which get tax exemptions often are the economic engines of a given city or region. Albany would be vastly different, and probably smaller, were it not for all the tax-exempt state offices in the city which provide jobs, noted Gene DeSantis, who represented the state Camp Directors Association, which includes numerous non-profit summer camps. (Albany Times Union)
Formula One team Williams ends Toyota engine deal Oct 15, 2009
Williams had used Toyota engines since 2007 but never won a race with them. Team principal Sir Frank Williams said he appreciated Toyota stepping in at a time of "great difficulty" after a series of reliability failures when using Cosworth engines in 2006. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Threshing Bee Oct 15, 2009
Hundreds of beautifully restored gas engines running. See these antiques running: tractors, steam engines, cars, gas engines, saw mill, broom making, veneer mill, duplicators, steam locomotive, steam threshing 10 acres of oats ... Steam Building featuring stationary steam engines including Corliss with 10-foot flywheel. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Advice search engines use your friends to provide better results Oct 15, 2009
Buzz Search isn't just for Google, Microsoft and Yahoo anymore. Despite their market dominance, there are pockets of opportunity as more consumers search results for breaking news and obscure trivia. (USA Today -- Tech)
Management idea: The halo effect Oct 15, 2009
We think positively about the actor because he played a hero, or the actress because she was made up to look incredibly beautiful, and assume that they therefore have deep knowledge about car engines or anti-wrinkle cream. Recognition that the halo effect has a powerful influence on business has been relatively recent. (The Economist)
'Money is vulgar' Oct 14, 2009
They spend their days racing fast cars, critiquing engines and travelling to different parts of the world, some might say they are living every man's dream. "The fact of the matter is, I don't think anyone watches Trinny and Susannah and says 'do you know it would be better if a man was on there'," Clarkson says. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Chinese auto companies get scent of Indian market Oct 14, 2009
However, the company continues to make the engines for these export models at its Indian plants. A stickler for specifics, Bajaj Auto has stationed its staff at the Chinese suppliers to ensure they stick to its specified quality levels. (India Times)