Seriously, it is INSANE to buy a car with parallel hybrid. You inherit the worst of both ICE and Electrical. That is just crazy. For cars, you should either buy electric (like tesla model S), OR an ICE using gas/diesel. You would buy ICE if you are going to be traveling more than once a month more than the distance of the electric car. However, if you only go longer distances say, 2-3x a year, then you are much better off with electric. The cars will pay for themselves.
The one place that makes good sense for hybrids is on large vehicles. In particular, a F250 and above, or just about any commercial vehicle, including semis. One these, a series hybrid with Natural gas would not only save you money with NG, but the series hybrid allows for great torque as well as great economy. With such an approach, a semi could get 30-50 mpg, where as today, the new ones get 7 mpg and have horrible torque.
Actually, some of these come from the market as well. That is why I wish that Google would create another market in which code is looked over for security reasons and then the app is sold (say.99 like Apple's). While I would likely not do this, my 70 y.o. parents as well as my in-laws, WOULD. They need to KNOW that there is very little risk for them. And if it means constraining their selection a bit and having to pay a small amount, they are fine with it. I suspect that a number of regular users would be willing to support it.
The reason is that they will be able to sell these to restaurants, esp. fast food ones. Imagine being able to lay a few strips down on your burger and get a salsa burger, or hickory taste. Likewise, I can see fastfood paying good money for this. Now, lets hope that they manufacture it here in America.
Other than American businesses, nearly every other business in the world is loyal to their nations. As such, they will go to extreme to help their nations. So, yeah, I expect Sony will do most cuts abroad, and then a bit in Japan.
Tesla has been doing this for several years. They wait until middle of the night and the car is plugged in. Then re-flash. No big issues. For those of you thinking that this is a bad thing, they monitor batteries, provide updates, and even allow you to download your own information. My only issue with this is the idea that access COULD be provided to the feds/local police for seeing where the car is. However, I am also guessing that this will be done on all cars over the next 5 years. The reason is that all car makers will want similar capabilities to what Tesla has. Model S goes far beyond the Windows nightmare that Ford has.
In addition, my guess is that Mercedes is borrowing the idea, if not the code, from Tesla. Keep in mind that Mercedes bought a LOT of tech from tesla.
An additional benefit of Roadster ownership made possible by firmware is Tesla’s ability to diagnose a car’s operations remotely. If an owner feels something has gone wrong with their car, remote diagnosis enables the Tesla Rangers to determine the issue and a solution without direct access to the car.
The Roadster firmware contains a system that allows the car to “talk” to headquarters if the customer chooses. In the situations where customers have opted-in, the firmware team has used information transmitted to Tesla to alert an owner of a pending problem and constantly innovate Roadster firmware.
Tesla had this several years ago. The big difference is that Tesla lets you know about it. Mercedes just rips it off and keeps quiet about it. Nothing new.
Mini virtual server. Seriously, this will sound like a weird idea, but rather than having a webserver that connects to a DB which requires secured code, how about an instance level virtual server? Basically, when you log-in, you create a virtual server, with your personal information. Nothing else. For this to work, it requires the ability to spin up quickly virtual servers, OR an 'instances' of a DB with its copy of data, but only with the data tied to that login or key.
Also, it is long past time to push IPv6. With it, comes decent security. Give a key. Yes, we can do a key tied to the web server, but, this is the ability to tie it to the network.
What unreasonable demands were made? The fact that Iran was to live up to their nuke treaty obligations? The fact that we know a number of things about them that they keep hiding though they promised to do otherwise?
China can and should do their own thing. The problem is, that they have signed a number of agreements (such as the clinton accord as well as WTO) in which they are living up to few of their obligations. When USSR did far less lying and cheating on treaties than did China, we considered it worthy of a cold war. That is the issue.
On average, a literary work is not released early in life, but later. However, there have been plenty of ppl that was working on pieces, or even finished them, but then died. Now, unless you have SOME amount of time after the release, with the author dead, there is ZERO incentives to release it. OTOH, if a family finds out that an author, artiest, etc. have a piece that is not only marketable, but possible their masterpiece, they now have strong incentives to release SOONER. Personally, I do think that 20 years is too long. But that is besides the point.
Something like author's lifetime + 20 years. That seems more than fair. It is outrageous that Disney has all of their films from some 70 years ago, still copyrighted, yet, they make use of stories from the 1800's and earlier.
China is simply putting the screws to the west. They grabbed the business via illegal means, and will now control the legal setting. It is time for the west to re-evaluate what they are doing.
We have been trying to deal via diplomacy with North Korea and Iran for the last 20 years. The neo-cons, reagan and W, worked with Iran, while at the same time, both vilified each other. However, there is little doubt that iran IS working on nuke bomb development. Then Obama tried to open up the lines of talking and Iran said no. Finally, Iran, like North Korea before it, is talking but saying nothing. They are simply stalling.
We can add loads of other pix: Chinese nuclear attack subs; Chinese nuclear boomer subs; Chinese destroyers; Chinese Aircraft Carriers; Chinese missiles; Chinese Aircraft; Chinese killer sats. Oh yeah, add some missiles from Iran and North Korea.
The reason is that Coal has multiple methods of being converted to methane (natural gas). Right now, it can not compete with NG being so low. However, if it goes up, then Coal->CH4 becomes very profitable. More importantly, it is good to have competition between methods. Now, what is needed is increased demand. Basically, we need to pass NAT GAS act. Sadly, the neo-cons are fighting it. They scream for markets and national security, but then fight both, unless it helps their elections and lines their pockets.
The difference is that back then, nukes were only used for propulsion. Now, we have a need for loads of electricity for propulsion and weapons. As such, it makes good sense to re-look at this.
Older ships are ideal for automating, leading to reduced crew requirements, which means less space required.
To be honest, I am amazed that we are not doing nuke-powered destroyers. It actually makes sense to move to that. Not only gives us more range, but lowers costs, and can provide much more energy.
Actually, by getting lasers on ships quickly, more R&D will be done. That will lead to a decent ABL and hopefully a tank/stryker mounted laser. Basically, once the demand is there, then companies will want to be the next one there with a better product. Hopefully, those companies will not sell it to China or to those nations that will sell this to China. As it is, our F-16 and other tech has been GIVEN to china by a 'friendly' nation.
Actually, that thin-skinned outboard is MUCH thicker than ANY missiles framing. As far as the boat goes, if it was moving on the ocean at say 30 MPH or better and it hit it, then I am impressed. The reason is that with computer tracking, a laser, or several lasers, will be able to hit a missile in one or more spots and blast it quickly. And if the chip is fast enough, it will be able to take out supersonic missiles. Of course, add in heavy rain or a snow-storm, and suddenly, lasers may not be such a great single defense.
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Seriously, it is INSANE to buy a car with parallel hybrid. You inherit the worst of both ICE and Electrical. That is just crazy. For cars, you should either buy electric (like tesla model S), OR an ICE using gas/diesel. You would buy ICE if you are going to be traveling more than once a month more than the distance of the electric car. However, if you only go longer distances say, 2-3x a year, then you are much better off with electric. The cars will pay for themselves.
The one place that makes good sense for hybrids is on large vehicles. In particular, a F250 and above, or just about any commercial vehicle, including semis. One these, a series hybrid with Natural gas would not only save you money with NG, but the series hybrid allows for great torque as well as great economy. With such an approach, a semi could get 30-50 mpg, where as today, the new ones get 7 mpg and have horrible torque.
Actually, some of these come from the market as well. That is why I wish that Google would create another market in which code is looked over for security reasons and then the app is sold (say .99 like Apple's). While I would likely not do this, my 70 y.o. parents as well as my in-laws, WOULD. They need to KNOW that there is very little risk for them. And if it means constraining their selection a bit and having to pay a small amount, they are fine with it. I suspect that a number of regular users would be willing to support it.
The reason is that they will be able to sell these to restaurants, esp. fast food ones. Imagine being able to lay a few strips down on your burger and get a salsa burger, or hickory taste. Likewise, I can see fastfood paying good money for this. Now, lets hope that they manufacture it here in America.
Other than American businesses, nearly every other business in the world is loyal to their nations. As such, they will go to extreme to help their nations. So, yeah, I expect Sony will do most cuts abroad, and then a bit in Japan.
Tesla has been doing this for several years. They wait until middle of the night and the car is plugged in. Then re-flash. No big issues. For those of you thinking that this is a bad thing, they monitor batteries, provide updates, and even allow you to download your own information. My only issue with this is the idea that access COULD be provided to the feds/local police for seeing where the car is. However, I am also guessing that this will be done on all cars over the next 5 years. The reason is that all car makers will want similar capabilities to what Tesla has. Model S goes far beyond the Windows nightmare that Ford has.
In addition, my guess is that Mercedes is borrowing the idea, if not the code, from Tesla. Keep in mind that Mercedes bought a LOT of tech from tesla.
That is because they were required to buy them. Basically, EU, esp. germany, believe in supporting their own. Good for you.
REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS
An additional benefit of Roadster ownership made possible by firmware is Tesla’s ability to diagnose a car’s operations remotely. If an owner feels something has gone wrong with their car, remote diagnosis enables the Tesla Rangers to determine the issue and a solution without direct access to the car.
The Roadster firmware contains a system that allows the car to “talk” to headquarters if the customer chooses. In the situations where customers have opted-in, the firmware team has used information transmitted to Tesla to alert an owner of a pending problem and constantly innovate Roadster firmware.
Tesla had this several years ago. The big difference is that Tesla lets you know about it. Mercedes just rips it off and keeps quiet about it. Nothing new.
Mini virtual server. Seriously, this will sound like a weird idea, but rather than having a webserver that connects to a DB which requires secured code, how about an instance level virtual server? Basically, when you log-in, you create a virtual server, with your personal information. Nothing else. For this to work, it requires the ability to spin up quickly virtual servers, OR an 'instances' of a DB with its copy of data, but only with the data tied to that login or key.
Also, it is long past time to push IPv6. With it, comes decent security. Give a key. Yes, we can do a key tied to the web server, but, this is the ability to tie it to the network.
Screw enterprise. Lets see vegas build a working stargate. That would impress me more.
Stealing and murdering the crew is different then hijacking. 2 very different goals. The problem is that you do not hear about the former.
What unreasonable demands were made? The fact that Iran was to live up to their nuke treaty obligations? The fact that we know a number of things about them that they keep hiding though they promised to do otherwise?
Seriously, what demands were unrealistic?
China can and should do their own thing. The problem is, that they have signed a number of agreements (such as the clinton accord as well as WTO) in which they are living up to few of their obligations. When USSR did far less lying and cheating on treaties than did China, we considered it worthy of a cold war. That is the issue.
On average, a literary work is not released early in life, but later. However, there have been plenty of ppl that was working on pieces, or even finished them, but then died. Now, unless you have SOME amount of time after the release, with the author dead, there is ZERO incentives to release it. OTOH, if a family finds out that an author, artiest, etc. have a piece that is not only marketable, but possible their masterpiece, they now have strong incentives to release SOONER. Personally, I do think that 20 years is too long. But that is besides the point.
Software is a whole other issue. I was actually thinking of books. Generally, books take a long time to write. You want to reward these ppl.
Something like author's lifetime + 20 years. That seems more than fair. It is outrageous that Disney has all of their films from some 70 years ago, still copyrighted, yet, they make use of stories from the 1800's and earlier.
China is simply putting the screws to the west. They grabbed the business via illegal means, and will now control the legal setting. It is time for the west to re-evaluate what they are doing.
We have been trying to deal via diplomacy with North Korea and Iran for the last 20 years. The neo-cons, reagan and W, worked with Iran, while at the same time, both vilified each other. However, there is little doubt that iran IS working on nuke bomb development. Then Obama tried to open up the lines of talking and Iran said no. Finally, Iran, like North Korea before it, is talking but saying nothing. They are simply stalling.
I am curious. How many fishing boats have been hijacked. Oh, yeah. None.
We can add loads of other pix: Chinese nuclear attack subs; Chinese nuclear boomer subs; Chinese destroyers; Chinese Aircraft Carriers; Chinese missiles; Chinese Aircraft; Chinese killer sats. Oh yeah, add some missiles from Iran and North Korea.
The reason is that Coal has multiple methods of being converted to methane (natural gas). Right now, it can not compete with NG being so low. However, if it goes up, then Coal->CH4 becomes very profitable. More importantly, it is good to have competition between methods. Now, what is needed is increased demand. Basically, we need to pass NAT GAS act. Sadly, the neo-cons are fighting it. They scream for markets and national security, but then fight both, unless it helps their elections and lines their pockets.
But it is so much easier and better to blame the Americans for everything, regardless of facts.
I think that you mean the long beach cruiser (only one was built from the 50s) and this from the 60's designs and only 2 were built.
The difference is that back then, nukes were only used for propulsion. Now, we have a need for loads of electricity for propulsion and weapons. As such, it makes good sense to re-look at this.
Look at the DDX. Loads of automation there. Likewise, china and Russia are doing that as well.
Older ships are ideal for automating, leading to reduced crew requirements, which means less space required.
To be honest, I am amazed that we are not doing nuke-powered destroyers. It actually makes sense to move to that. Not only gives us more range, but lowers costs, and can provide much more energy.
Actually, by getting lasers on ships quickly, more R&D will be done. That will lead to a decent ABL and hopefully a tank/stryker mounted laser. Basically, once the demand is there, then companies will want to be the next one there with a better product. Hopefully, those companies will not sell it to China or to those nations that will sell this to China. As it is, our F-16 and other tech has been GIVEN to china by a 'friendly' nation.
Actually, that thin-skinned outboard is MUCH thicker than ANY missiles framing. As far as the boat goes, if it was moving on the ocean at say 30 MPH or better and it hit it, then I am impressed. The reason is that with computer tracking, a laser, or several lasers, will be able to hit a missile in one or more spots and blast it quickly. And if the chip is fast enough, it will be able to take out supersonic missiles. Of course, add in heavy rain or a snow-storm, and suddenly, lasers may not be such a great single defense.