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Prices up, consumption down--market economics working for gasoline consumers?: Prices up, consumption down--market economics working for gasoline consumers?Don't PanicSomeone should write "A Hitchiker's Guide to the Fake Oil Crisis."American's are freaking out because we cannot drive our monster SUV's from the distant suburbs each day to work. Two SUV families where mom and dad each take one over 30...; Tags: Gas Prices, SUV, government, Sure China; Discussion threads 2008-06-11
America's ready. Where the electric car? The fuel cell SUV?: America's ready. Where the electric car? The fuel cell SUV?One thing I really wish for...Is that GMC brings back the original EV1.nah, I'll just get a Th!nk Ox when they are availableI have my PriusNice to finally have a car that isn't a penis substitute. I fill...; Tags: Fuel cells, fuel cell, SUV; Discussion threads 2008-06-01
America's ready. Where's the electric car? The fuel cell SUV?: The American consumer has spoken: give us smaller or lighter or more efficient cars. Not some day. Now. But as is too often the case, the public is way ahead of the business and marketing folks. Example: my daughter's old car recently developed serious...; Tags: Fuel Cell, America, SUV, Toyota Motor Corp., American Consumer, Fuel Cells, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Emerging Technologies, Sales, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-06-01
Germany uses n-word to describe American policies: Germany uses n-word to describe American policiesNeed a big SUV for personal transport because you ate too much?Yeah the psychology is just too much me-me-me. It'll take a generation or two to sort it out IF action is even taken. But then, who wants to take action if it doesn't...; Tags: N-word, American Policy; Discussion threads 2008-04-19
What do we Americans want? Individuals shopping for, longing for greener transport. Where the h--- is it?: What do we Americans want? Individuals shopping for, longing for greener transport. Where the h--- is it?Ask Penelope an Rupertwhen they get back from snorting coke in the Bahamas with Tarquin ....Most talk green, but buy SUVsAsk most people and they will talk about green this and green...; Tags: SUV; Discussion threads 2008-04-05

Murphy's law, or why WinTel wins: My former co-blogger here, Paul Murphy, has a very nice piece out today comparing the costs of running Windows and Linux in corporate computing. (Here's a book on that you can buy.) The bottom line is you're paying roughly a 50% tax (you spend 64% of what...; Tags: Wintel, Paul Murphy, SUV, Murphy, Drunk, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-03-05
Toshiba says to quit HD DVD: Toshiba says to quit HD DVDGlad the war is over. Send troops homeThe amount of press this got was fun and very profitable. Now we need to restart the AMD - Intel fight again. I believe AMD is starting to ship a product with 3 wheels. Will it succeed against...; Tags: HD DVD, DVD, Consumer electronics, Processors, SUV, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Toshiba Says, Intel Corp., Toshiba Corp., HD-DVD; Discussion threads 2008-02-19
Are VentureOne's three wheels better than four?: Are VentureOne's three wheels better than four?Exactlly. nt.Hmmm, SUV road killImagine getting in an accident with a big SUV driving this thing.Mmmm time to starttalking to the wife about getting a couple of these! AS for the safety naysayers, every ride a motorcycle? This is far more...; Tags: SUV; Discussion threads 2007-10-30
Famed neurologist: pedestrians with iPods "walk in front of cars," and are "like zombies": Famed neurologist: pedestrians with iPods "walk in front of cars," and are "like zombies"not an ipod issue......the same thing happened, i'm sure, with portable cassette and cd players. Probably more so, since the idea of walking around with headphones on was newer and people weren't used to it yet. so...; Tags: pedestrian, IPODS; Discussion threads 2007-10-17
The latest words on cars: The latest words on carsBatteriesWhat's the plan for all those batteries when they have to be changed out? Not a good prospect for the nation's landfills. The auto companies, bastions of truth no doubt, tell us not to worry about the batteries, but they've got to go somewhere,...; Tags: Engineering, battery, PZEV, gas, SUV, Toyota Prius, Yaris; Discussion threads 2007-09-13
Holistically (including economics and environment), Moore's Law could be failing: I'm at a panel discussion at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge, MA, the purpose of which is to discuss the ever-widening gap between the physical success of Moore's Law, and its failings from an economic, environmental, and sustainability point of view. The session was opened by Uptime Institute...; Tags: Data Center, SUV, Environment, Server, David Berlind; Blog posts 2007-08-14
A nanotechnology-powered electric SUV: A nanotechnology-powered electric SUVPhysics strikes again100 miles on a charge or highway speeds. Pick one. The fact is, gasoline has a much, much higher energy density than electrochemical cells. That's physics (well, actually Chemistry).You can pant until you're blue in the face, and that reality will never change.nanotech in automobiles...; Tags: irony, EV1, nanotechnology, electric SUV, SUV; Discussion threads 2007-06-12
A nanotechnology-powered electric SUV: If you live in California, you'll be able to buy an electric SUV by the end of the year. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that this electric SUV will be using NanoSafe rechargeable, nano titanate batteries developed by Altairnano. The future SUVs will have an autonomy of more than 100 miles...; Tags: Leisure, Engineering &, Innovation, Energy &, Environment; Blog posts 2007-06-12
2007 GMC Acadia: Photo gallery:GMC AcadiaIf the job of the new crossover segment being hyped by automakers is to wean people off of gas-guzzling SUVs, the 2007 GMC Acadia represents a small step, a nicotine patch for those people having a tougher time quitting their mammoth vehicles. The Acadia's 3.6-liter V-6 engine...; Tags: GMC Acadia, SUV, GMC; Product reviews 2007-04-20
Images: Peugeot, Xbox 360 car design winners emerge: Contest winners include a hydrogen sports car, a natural-gas SUV and a Formula 1 pod. One will join the Xbox 360.; Tags: Game players, Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Peugeot, hydrogen, SUV, natural gas; Image galleries 2007-02-15
Images: Can the Hummer turn over a new leaf?: Trying to make hydrogen a workable fuel for cars isn't nearly as much fun as designing an SUV that breathes like pond scum.; Tags: fuel, hydrogen, SUV; Image galleries 2006-12-24
Photos: Cars for the stars at LA Auto Show: Splashy new sports cars make their world or North American debut at the 2007 Auto show. And there are even some hybrids and SUVs.; Tags: SUV, LA Auto Show, auto show; Image galleries 2006-11-30
2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A): Photo gallery:2007 Volvo XC90 The 2007 Volvo XC90 doesn't look rugged or tough, like GM's Yukon or Ford's Explorer. Instead, it goes for a more refined look, similar to the Volkswagen Touareg we reviewed recently. Although our XC90 came with the optional all-wheel drive (standard on the V-8...; Tags: SUV, Volvo XC90, Volvo, Volvo C70; Product reviews 2006-11-21
2007 Cadillac SRX V6 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A): Photo gallery:2007 Cadillac SRX Of all the crossovers that we've had in for review, the 2007 Cadillac SRX comes nearest to the midpoint between car and SUV. With a distinctive...; Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, SUV, SRX, UltraView, Cadillac; Product reviews 2006-11-20
A chocolate kiss to lift an SUV?: In a funny but informative article, National Public Radio NPR reports that 26 calories can lift an SUV. In other words, eating one chocolate kiss could provide enough energy to lift an 8,600 pound SUV over six feet into the air. How is this possible? Its because what we commonly...; Tags: Energy &, Environment, Science &, Nature, calory, Calories; Blog posts 2006-11-18