> ---------- > From: Reeves, Debbie (Debbie)[SMTP:dreeves_at_lucent.com] > > Go Electric! > Now a confession (that is somewhat off-topic): A few months ago I purchased a very special automobile, the Honda Insight. These new hybrids are a combination of gas and electric where the motor charges the electric battery so it never needs to be plugged in. Gas mileage is 70-86 MPG. What helped me in my decision to purchase is that the new technology is amazing and I really, really want this to catch on. It has virtually no exhaust as it is a ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) due to the 3-stage catalitic converter. I just think that is so incredible! I could go on and on about the engineering of this car, but I won't. However, if you have questions or would like more info, contact me back-channel. Now to tie in . . . Last night, in preparation for the Delmarva Paddlers Retreat, I tried to get the Anas Acuta on it. While the car didn't actually buck it off, I did notice a slight quaking (as in fear). I think my BritishHeavy might weight more than my little car. It overhangs about 2 ft in the front and back (which I think is legal but I'm not sure because the car is so low to the ground). Since the exterior of the car was designed solely for aerodynamics (including the hubcaps!) and the rest of the car was cast to enhance that aero capability (extremely lightweight materials), putting a big, heavy boat on top of it might drastically effect how it operates. Tying down presents a problem, too, because the bottom of the car is sealed (for aerodynamics), thus requiring me to tie off in the car and shut the doors on the lines. Anyway, I'm going to have to work on this a bit and then take some practice runs around the neighborhood. Who knows - by adding the aerodynamcis of the kayak (the bow sits higher than the rest), I may actually go airborn! . . . (just so long as I don't end up with a Darwin Award) . . . > Debbie Reeves (one "wired" chic) > Sandy Hook, NJ > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Oct 06 2000 - 02:38:57 PDT
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