Drew Dowdell

Taurus X is closer the Outlook in terms of size though. The Vue's competition from Ford is the Edge.

I thought that was the plan all along?

Retro is just about dead.

What about CRX? no.... wait. T-RX? .... no would be confused with a dinosaur LAX?... and then the extended wheelbase version could be the X-LAX.....

It has nav.... onstar turn by turn

I like these side profile shots, makes the car look almost Audi-esque...... definately looks more expensive than it is.

I see them regularly enough now that they are no longer remarkable.

A picture of the Westinghouse Bridge that I took two months ago.

This is a big deal for me. I want XM Radio in my car when I'm in Germany.

Bought in the high teens, sold at $36

Metro Sled. Just in time for Christmas.....

I nearly demolished a Saab 9-3 convertible last night..... but if I had, he would have deserved it. We're on a two lane, one way road coming up to a light. At the light your options are proceed straight or make a right if you're in the right hand lane... and only straight if you're in the left hand lane. Note that no matter which lane you're in, you can go straight. I'm in the right hand lane following this Saab, no one is in front of him, when about 50 yards before the light he decides that he needs to be in the left hand lane RIGHT f@#kING NOW. Of course there is traffic in the left hand lane already so he just slams on his brakes and puts his signal on.... apparently oblivious to the 6,000 lbs of Chevy truck a mere 4 car lengths behind him. It has just started raining so the roads were slick. The ABS struggled to keep the wheels from locking up. I have never come so close to hitting someone without actually hitting them. Less than 4 inches between our vehicles.

2009?!? Good lord..... As for the HV3.5, I think the 3.9 would be more appropriate, but as long as whatever the base engine is, it has 250hp and decent torque.

How about this shot I took in Köln? If anyone wants the full size version of this shot, it's simply stunning.

The best part about this rather plain bridge is that there are signs pointing you towards it from over 45 miles away. In many cases, you'd have to pass up about a dozen opportunities to cross the river between the sign and the bridge. They probably spent as much on signage to promote the bridge as they did on actually building the damn thing.

Next Q

Has Ford turn the speed of their lines up to 11 yet?

Millau bridge, France

When is a Mini not a Mini?

Malibu SS?

19% owned by Delphi.... Still think the Volt won't have the battery packs ready for 2010?

Link to AutoNews article INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 10, 2007 -- Ener1, Inc. concluded a successful Media Day on October 9, 2007 at its Indianapolis-based subsidiary, EnerDel, Inc. At the event, U.S. Congressman Dan Burton spoke to the media about the importance of the EnerDel technology to the country's energy independence, the environment and the creation of high technology jobs for the Indiana economy. Congressman Burton stated, "EnerDel is the wave of the future. Its cutting edge technology will help relieve our dependency on foreign oil." Congressman Burton officially unveiled the fully functional Lithium-ion battery pack developed specifically for the HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) market. The media in attendance included local television affiliates of ABC, CBS and FOX, the Indianapolis Star newspaper, a Gannett publication, and WIBC radio. Charles Gassenheimer, Vice Chairman of Ener1, stated, "This was a very successful day that marks the beginning of the future of the U.S. hybrid vehicle storage technology business. We are deeply appreciative of the support and words from Congressman Burton and his presence at this event. As always, we are grateful for the support of the Department of Energy and thankful for Argonne National Laboratories' assistance with our materials development. And very importantly, we thank our hard-working and creative employees at EnerDel." An archival web cast of the event is available on the company's web sites (http://www.ener1.com/ and www.enerdel.com). The event was held at the EnerDel high technology facility located at 8740 Hague Road, Bldg. 7, Indianapolis, IN. EnerDel is owned by Ener1, Inc. (80.5%) and Delphi Corporation (19.5%). EnerDel has a pilot production facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. EnerDel currently employs approximately 60 highly experienced engineers and technicians involved in the battery development of both cells and systems. For more information, please visit: www.enerdel.com About Ener1, Inc. Ener1, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ENEI) is an alternative energy technology company that is developing 1) lithium ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) at its 80.5% owned EnerDel subsidiary, 2) commercial fuel cell products through its EnerFuel subsidiary, and 3) nanotechnology-based materials and manufacturing processes for batteries and other applications at its NanoEner subsidiary.

The problem was so bad on one particular bridge here in Pittsburgh that the city built a net and a second "bridge" under the bridge to catch anything tossed over.

From the debates in Michigan: Sorry, wrong. Go directly to School House Rock, do not pass Go, do not collect $200.This guy is a front runner? This is why we're allowed to be disgusted. Here we have a leading Presidential candidate who doesn't even understand something covered in a PBS cartoon from 20 years ago. In a moment of sanity that was viewed mostly as insanity:

Darn.... the "For" got cut out of the picture.