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The funny thing about science fiction is that it sometimes comes true. A late 1960′s film was built around the ideas of placing satellites in geosynchronous orbit and the commercialization of space travel. A 1986 movie featured ground robots taking … Continue reading →

Folks are given a lot of advice these days. Newspapers, television programs, doctors – they all follow a similar theme. They advise people to exercise, communicate assertively, read a book and do a crossword puzzle. Be active. It’s good advice … Continue reading →

Every year, millions of drivers are injured in automobile accidents. It’s no wonder, then, that experts recently confirmed the automotive market is driven by three major demands: fuel efficiency, environmental responsibility and safety features. All of this seems straightforward enough. … Continue reading →

The idea of change is being embraced by many Americans. The beauty of this slogan, with the many challenges facing Americans in all 50 states, is that there are so many factors in our lives that are in need of … Continue reading →

Next time you get in your car, take a moment and look around — quite a collection of electronic content isn’t there? Yes, there is. In fact, most projections indicate that the use of electronics in automobiles is increasing at … Continue reading →

There’s been a lot in the press lately about lithium-ion batteries. Conference panelists, energy researchers, car manufacturers and, of course, environmentalists are discussing the possibility of running vehicles entirely on battery power. Most of us are more familiar with lithium-ion … Continue reading →

The most popular selling brand of hybrid electric vehicle saw a drop in sales last May. But it wasn’t due to lack of demand. The manufacturer simply didn’t have any more cars to sell. For automakers accustomed to a one-hundred-day … Continue reading →

Imagine walking into a clothing retailer and finding that all of the clothes on the racks are the same size. Unless that size happened to be yours, this would not be a good thing. Now imagine going next door to … Continue reading →

If you believe that your cell phone is only capable of making a phone call, then you also likely believe that your car key is only able to start your vehicle’s engine. The fact is, much as your cell phone … Continue reading →

Despite a roller-coaster ride of rising and falling gas prices over the course of 2008, whether we Americans like it or not, gas prices could continue their sustained gallop upward. Depending on whom you believe, our gas prices could be … Continue reading →