DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
> car...
There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
safe"
http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
"TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
> car...
There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
safe"
http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
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>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>
> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
> fit.
>
> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
> to buy for the next day or two.
>
> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>
>
Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
move everything else.
Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
most likely to walk in western Europe.
Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
--
Jonny
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> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>
> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
> fit.
>
> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
> to buy for the next day or two.
>
> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>
>
Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
move everything else.
Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
most likely to walk in western Europe.
Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
--
Jonny
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>
> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
> fit.
>
> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
> to buy for the next day or two.
>
> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>
>
Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
move everything else.
Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
most likely to walk in western Europe.
Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
--
Jonny
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>
> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>
> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
> fit.
>
> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
> to buy for the next day or two.
>
> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>
>
Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
move everything else.
Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
most likely to walk in western Europe.
Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
--
Jonny
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>
> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
> fit.
>
> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
> to buy for the next day or two.
>
> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>
>
Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
move everything else.
Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
most likely to walk in western Europe.
Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
--
Jonny
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>
> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>
> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
> fit.
>
> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
> to buy for the next day or two.
>
> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>
>
Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
move everything else.
Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
most likely to walk in western Europe.
Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
--
Jonny
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>
> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
> fit.
>
> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
> to buy for the next day or two.
>
> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>
>
Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
move everything else.
Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
most likely to walk in western Europe.
Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
--
Jonny
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>
> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>
> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
> fit.
>
> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
> to buy for the next day or two.
>
> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>
>
Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
move everything else.
Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
most likely to walk in western Europe.
Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
--
Jonny
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
Jonny wrote:
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
> news:%6epg.125721$dW3.115228@newssvr21.news.prodig y.com...
>> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
>> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
>> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
>> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
>> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
>> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
>> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
>> fit.
>>
>> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
>> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
>> to buy for the next day or two.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
>> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
>> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>>
>>
>
> Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
> only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
> move everything else.
> Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
> Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
> liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
> local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
> most likely to walk in western Europe.
> Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
> groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
> compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
> hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
> or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
> okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
> My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
> should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
> or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
> Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
Maybe so but here in California, every now and then, someone starts
talking about putting standards on lawn mowers. Never seems to get
legs. Must be the dreaded lawn keepers lobbyist's.
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
> news:%6epg.125721$dW3.115228@newssvr21.news.prodig y.com...
>> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
>> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
>> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
>> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
>> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
>> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
>> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
>> fit.
>>
>> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
>> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
>> to buy for the next day or two.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
>> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
>> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>>
>>
>
> Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
> only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
> move everything else.
> Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
> Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
> liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
> local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
> most likely to walk in western Europe.
> Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
> groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
> compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
> hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
> or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
> okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
> My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
> should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
> or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
> Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
Maybe so but here in California, every now and then, someone starts
talking about putting standards on lawn mowers. Never seems to get
legs. Must be the dreaded lawn keepers lobbyist's.
#128
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
Jonny wrote:
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
> news:%6epg.125721$dW3.115228@newssvr21.news.prodig y.com...
>> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
>> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
>> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
>> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
>> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
>> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
>> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
>> fit.
>>
>> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
>> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
>> to buy for the next day or two.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
>> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
>> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>>
>>
>
> Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
> only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
> move everything else.
> Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
> Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
> liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
> local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
> most likely to walk in western Europe.
> Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
> groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
> compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
> hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
> or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
> okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
> My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
> should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
> or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
> Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
Maybe so but here in California, every now and then, someone starts
talking about putting standards on lawn mowers. Never seems to get
legs. Must be the dreaded lawn keepers lobbyist's.
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
> news:%6epg.125721$dW3.115228@newssvr21.news.prodig y.com...
>> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
>> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
>> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
>> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
>> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
>> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
>> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
>> fit.
>>
>> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
>> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
>> to buy for the next day or two.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
>> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
>> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>>
>>
>
> Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
> only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
> move everything else.
> Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
> Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
> liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
> local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
> most likely to walk in western Europe.
> Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
> groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
> compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
> hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
> or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
> okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
> My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
> should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
> or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
> Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
Maybe so but here in California, every now and then, someone starts
talking about putting standards on lawn mowers. Never seems to get
legs. Must be the dreaded lawn keepers lobbyist's.
#129
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Posts: n/a
Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
Jonny wrote:
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
> news:%6epg.125721$dW3.115228@newssvr21.news.prodig y.com...
>> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
>> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
>> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
>> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
>> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
>> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
>> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
>> fit.
>>
>> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
>> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
>> to buy for the next day or two.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
>> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
>> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>>
>>
>
> Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
> only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
> move everything else.
> Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
> Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
> liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
> local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
> most likely to walk in western Europe.
> Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
> groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
> compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
> hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
> or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
> okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
> My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
> should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
> or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
> Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
Maybe so but here in California, every now and then, someone starts
talking about putting standards on lawn mowers. Never seems to get
legs. Must be the dreaded lawn keepers lobbyist's.
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
> news:%6epg.125721$dW3.115228@newssvr21.news.prodig y.com...
>> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
>> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
>> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
>> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
>> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
>> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
>> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
>> fit.
>>
>> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
>> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
>> to buy for the next day or two.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
>> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
>> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>>
>>
>
> Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
> only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
> move everything else.
> Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
> Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
> liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
> local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
> most likely to walk in western Europe.
> Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
> groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
> compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
> hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
> or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
> okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
> My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
> should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
> or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
> Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
Maybe so but here in California, every now and then, someone starts
talking about putting standards on lawn mowers. Never seems to get
legs. Must be the dreaded lawn keepers lobbyist's.
#130
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
Jonny wrote:
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
> news:%6epg.125721$dW3.115228@newssvr21.news.prodig y.com...
>> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
>> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
>> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
>> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
>> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
>> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
>> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
>> fit.
>>
>> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
>> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
>> to buy for the next day or two.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
>> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
>> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>>
>>
>
> Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
> only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
> move everything else.
> Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
> Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
> liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
> local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
> most likely to walk in western Europe.
> Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
> groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
> compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
> hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
> or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
> okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
> My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
> should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
> or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
> Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
Maybe so but here in California, every now and then, someone starts
talking about putting standards on lawn mowers. Never seems to get
legs. Must be the dreaded lawn keepers lobbyist's.
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
> news:%6epg.125721$dW3.115228@newssvr21.news.prodig y.com...
>> "Jonny" <spamyourself@blackworm.net> wrote in message
>> news:658pg.388$ye3.331@newsread1.news.pas.earthlin k.net...
>>> Odd, TV news said 75 highway/ 45 city.
>>> Vehicle is good for 1 or 2 persons. They need a longer version for more
>>> people and to carry a sizable amount of groceries etc. Pricey compared
>>> to other high mpg cars currently on the market, but seems to fare more
>>> mpgs. Maybe the maker is counting on this as a factor to sway the buyer.
>>> Weight, engine displacement, and appropriate horsepower provided for such
>>> a vehicle makes sense to get such mpg. Size (wind resistance) and weight
>>> are the biggest obstacles to mpg, next the controllable lead foot and
>>> population associated "parking lot" city driving commutes.
>> In Europe, there is a 4 seat model also. If you've ever been to Rome or
>> Siena, or many other places in Europe, you'd understand why the 2 seat is
>> so popular. I mention Siena, because I was walking down the street when
>> the doors to a residence building open up and the gentleman drove his car
>> out. Yes, it was parked in the vestibule of his house. Nearest parking
>> would have been quite a distance away. Anything larger would not have
>> fit.
>>
>> As for sizable amount of groceries, it may be handy here, not as much
>> there. We tend to buy in large quantities for the week or month, they tend
>> to buy for the next day or two.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see how well they sell here as it does call for
>> some lifestyle adjustments. As I said, if I was in a large city, I'd have
>> one, but in the suburbs, much less likely.
>>
>>
>
> Yes, I noticed that. Europeans seems to use cars for transporting people
> only. Busses and trains, more people. Trucks, large and small, seem to
> move everything else.
> Been there (Rome, Gaeta, Marseilles, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Cannes,
> Antalya, Naples, Livorno, and many I don't remember that well) on
> liberty/furlough, Navy recently retired here. Lot of em just walk to the
> local market for daily foodstuffs if they live in town. Spanish seem the
> most likely to walk in western Europe.
> Live in rural S. central Texas. Need a vehicle to go into some town for
> groceries etc. that is friendly on gas. Local grocer is very pricey
> compared to big supermarkets selling same size/brand foodstuffs. Local Ace
> hardware (franchise) is similar in their prices. Unless its a lotta items
> or a few expensive ones, its not worth driving elsewhere. My Blazer S-10 is
> okay for comfort, but my VW wagon is the one I usually use.
> My opinion regarding very small engine displacement vehicles is that they
> should be given a break regarding pollution standards here in U.S. Imported
> or not. Not saying they should be immune entirely, just less stringent.
> Maybe pollutants per mile standard, say around 1.8L or smaller engine?
Maybe so but here in California, every now and then, someone starts
talking about putting standards on lawn mowers. Never seems to get
legs. Must be the dreaded lawn keepers lobbyist's.
#131
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
They apparently use your skeleton in lue of crumple zones
mike hunt
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
news:9Okpg.111728$H71.82951@newssvr13.news.prodigy .com...
>
> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
>>
>> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
>> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
>> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
>> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
>> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
>> car...
>
> There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
> safe"
> http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
>
> Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
> http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
>
mike hunt
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
news:9Okpg.111728$H71.82951@newssvr13.news.prodigy .com...
>
> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
>>
>> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
>> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
>> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
>> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
>> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
>> car...
>
> There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
> safe"
> http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
>
> Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
> http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
>
#132
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Posts: n/a
Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
They apparently use your skeleton in lue of crumple zones
mike hunt
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
news:9Okpg.111728$H71.82951@newssvr13.news.prodigy .com...
>
> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
>>
>> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
>> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
>> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
>> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
>> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
>> car...
>
> There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
> safe"
> http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
>
> Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
> http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
>
mike hunt
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
news:9Okpg.111728$H71.82951@newssvr13.news.prodigy .com...
>
> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
>>
>> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
>> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
>> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
>> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
>> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
>> car...
>
> There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
> safe"
> http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
>
> Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
> http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
>
#133
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
They apparently use your skeleton in lue of crumple zones
mike hunt
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
news:9Okpg.111728$H71.82951@newssvr13.news.prodigy .com...
>
> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
>>
>> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
>> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
>> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
>> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
>> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
>> car...
>
> There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
> safe"
> http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
>
> Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
> http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
>
mike hunt
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
>>
>> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
>> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
>> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
>> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
>> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
>> car...
>
> There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
> safe"
> http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
>
> Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
> http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
>
#134
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
They apparently use your skeleton in lue of crumple zones
mike hunt
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
>>
>> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
>> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
>> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
>> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
>> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
>> car...
>
> There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
> safe"
> http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
>
> Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
> http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
>
mike hunt
"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
>
>>
>> Now -- get this -- all of a sudden, the "Smart" car does not have to have
>> "crumple zones"! Somehow, it will violate all the laws of physics while
>> protecting its occupants! Instead of slowly converting impact energy into
>> deformation, the "Smart" is "bounced around like a pinball", so all the
>> energy is dissipated in bouncing the car around. But wait..you're IN that
>> car...
>
> There is some information about construction if you click on "why are they
> safe"
> http://www.zapworld.com/cars/smartcar.asp#
>
> Click on the MSNBC link or go directly here to see a crash test
> http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=48...-7b1d97e08a61&
>
#135
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Re: DaimlerChrysler to Bring Teeny Two-Seater to U.S.
They say that is a great place to find a lot of the parts one needs for
their Toyotas.
mike hunt
"jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message
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> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> jim beam <nospam@example.net> wrote in
>> news:2PqdnaKiHuhwMjjZnZ2dnUVZ_sKdnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t:
>>>personally, as a guy that like to surf junkyards from time to time,
>>
>>
their Toyotas.
mike hunt
"jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message
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> TeGGeR® wrote:
>> jim beam <nospam@example.net> wrote in
>> news:2PqdnaKiHuhwMjjZnZ2dnUVZ_sKdnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t:
>>>personally, as a guy that like to surf junkyards from time to time,
>>
>>