IIHS news release • June 11, 2009 Mini and microcar bumpers allow pricey damage; none of the 7 tested rates good under new system ARLINGTON, VA — Urban drivers often pick mini and microcars because they’re affordable, fuel efficient, and easy to park on city streets. Fender-benders are hazards of urban driving, and just one of them can add up to thousands of dollars in repair costs because the bumpers don’t adequately protect vehicles from damage. None of the bumpers on 7 mini and microcars the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently tested earns the top rating of good, and just 1, the Smart Fortwo, is acceptable. Five out of the 7 earn poor ratings and 1 earns a marginal. Full text of news release: www.iihs.org
Nothing fancy, just trying out my new camera i bought. It’s the first time i tried it, so unfortunately it slips to the side at one point, making it a head twister of a video.
Another quirky video from FDSC. Fulham Digital Scalextric Club race with fuel management. The club is open to anyone who enjoys racing amongst a friendly atmosphere. The amount of fuel in your car has a direct effect on the speed/acceleration of your car. How much fuel you put in the pits is up to you. When you pit is up to you. Just be careful not to run out of fuel. We race with 6 cars on a 2 lane track. Skill and strategy is required. We are located on Nella Road in Hammermsmith Fulham …
World Fastest Jet Funny Car at Santa Pod, Mini Day. Did a 1/4 mile in 6.001 seconds and hit 268mph. Sorry about the camera quality near the end, tried to zoom with my phone camera.
Another quirky video from FDSC. Fulham Digital Scalextric Club race with fuel management. The club is open to anyone who enjoys racing amongst a friendly atmosphere. The amount of fuel in your car has a direct effect on the speed/acceleration of your car. How much fuel you put in the pits is up to you. When you pit is up to you. Just be careful not to run out of fuel. We race with 6 cars on a 2 lane track. Skill and strategy is required. We are located on Nella Road in Hammermsmith Fulham …
Climate Change of Plans 06/05/16 The Conservatives say their as yet unveiled environmental plan will reduce pollution more effectively than the targets set under Kyoto.
From Episode 4 of Hello Pro Hour, featuring Airi Suzuki from °C-ute and Yuko Nakazawa.
Airi sings “Boogie Train ‘03″ by Miki Fujimoto.
Aired online April 14, 2006.
06/05/16
The Conservatives say their as yet unveiled environmental plan will reduce pollution more effectively than the targets set under Kyoto. But aside from that, they’re not saying much. And they hardly mentioned the environment in the budget. So, are the Conservatives anti-environment? Or are they just being realistic?
Well, if you want to talk environment and the world, you go to David Suzuki.
For more from The Hour, check out:
http://www.cbc.ca/thehour
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Comment by Wrayer: I love it when David Suzuki gets fired up!
