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Krsqk February 1st, 2003 03:03 AM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
It is interesting to note that, whatever the science behind the "abolish-the-SUV-and-the-rest-of-mankind" movement, the facts don't seem to bother its loudest supporters. Take the actress who's putting out the latest "SUVs are evil" commercials. She's having to do quite a bit of backtracking in order to reconcile her viewpoint with the fact that she drives...an SUV.

Fyron February 1st, 2003 08:11 AM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
Yes, it is true that fanatical people of all types ignore facts that don't fit with their message. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Kamog February 3rd, 2003 09:52 AM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
Remember, about a year ago, there was all this excitement about a new scooter invention called "IT" or "Ginger" or something like that? It was supposed to revolutionize transportation, because many people would be able to switch to using these low-cost, low-pollution scooters instead of cars, and it will be efficient and environmentally friendly and so on. Have you heard anything about that recently?

Slick February 3rd, 2003 10:06 AM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Kamog:
Remember, about a year ago, there was all this excitement about a new scooter invention called "IT" or "Ginger" or something like that? It was supposed to revolutionize transportation, because many people would be able to switch to using these low-cost, low-pollution scooters instead of cars, and it will be efficient and environmentally friendly and so on. Have you heard anything about that recently?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, you can buy one now. It is called Segue:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846

Slick.

capnq February 3rd, 2003 10:41 PM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
Ironically, some California towns are considering banning Segways as a safety hazard to other pedestrians.

http://www.theksbwchannel.com/news/1877940/detail.html

geoschmo February 3rd, 2003 10:49 PM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
I don't think the Segue is gonna replace the cars ubtil we build a weather machine. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Geo

Phoenix-D February 4th, 2003 01:22 AM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
"It travels up to 17 mph on all surfaces, including up hills, and stops when its rider leans back. The Segway is not equipped with brakes."

Gah, stupid news article. If it doesn't have brakes its because it doesn't need them. I doubt it doesn't, though.

This is kind of like noting a car doesn't have wings.

Phoenix-D

oleg February 4th, 2003 03:19 AM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
Quote:

Originally posted by geoschmo:
I don't think the Segue is gonna replace the cars ubtil we build a weather machine. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Geo

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Especially if all car become hydrogen cell powered and emit a lot of H2O ! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

I too think Seque is very hazardus for both riders and unlucky pedestrians.

Graeme Dice February 4th, 2003 04:35 AM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Phoenix-D:
Gah, stupid news article. If it doesn't have brakes its because it doesn't need them. I doubt it doesn't, though.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">There is a difference between stopping the motors when you lean back and brakes.

Taera February 4th, 2003 08:01 AM

Re: hydrogen fuel cell car
 
the post is too damn long but seems interesting. someone fill me in?


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