Category Archives: Cars, Trucks and Tractors

NiZn – Battery of the future

July 29, 2010

It’s been talked about for quite a while now, but NiZn (Nickel Zinc) batteries are finally available for sale to regular consumers.  They cost very little less than a standard rechargeable NiCad or NiMH battery but they charge faster, handle … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Mercury

July 28, 2010

Ford is letting Mercury fade away.  The announcement was made almost 2 months ago, with little fanfare (probably how I missed hearing about it till now despite being a Ford guy).  2010 will be the last model year for all … Continue reading →

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