Scientists create bacteria that eat junk, produce oil

submitted by tiernano 5 months, 2 days ago

The "bugs" can be fed a variety of feedstock, from politically sensitive corn to Brazilian sugar cane to California wheat straw to Southern wood chips. The result is the same: crude oil that is almost ready to pour into your car. What's more: the enterprise is carbon negative, putting out less CO2 than the operation requires. At the moment it takes a 1,000-liter fermentation machine one week to make a 40-gallon drum of crude. read more...

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Hayabusa-powered go kart redefines the term overpowered

submitted by tiernano 8 months, 9 days ago

Anybody who's ever strapped themselves into a shifter-kart can attest to the fact that they are one of the most exhilarating rides available, and their capabilities are much higher than first expected. That being the case, when swapping the 125cc engine from the go kart with a 1300cc engine from a Suzuki Hayabusa, the resulting machine is nothing if not overpowered. read more...

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Rally champ Sebastien Loeb gets speeding ticket at Swedish Rally

submitted by tiernano 9 months, 7 days ago

It's pretty straightforward for most of us: drive above the speed limit and risk getting in trouble with the fuzz. Racing drivers usually get away with it – if only because they're on closed circuits – which makes it all the more interesting when the same fate befalls them as applies to the rest of us. read more...

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Officially Official: Mercedes-Benz unveils 2009 SL63 and SL65 AMG

submitted by tiernano 9 months, 12 days ago

SL63 AMG, which uses AMG's naturally-aspirated 6.2L V8 making 538 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes also brings back the SL65 AMG, whose turbocharged V12 cranks out 604 horsepower and a BRABUS-like 738 lb-ft of torque. read more...

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CarList.ie

submitted by tiernano 9 months, 17 days ago

from the guy who brought you the software that runs MotorKicks, comes CarList.ie. ITs a car buying and selling site, and its pretty impressive! already has 3,500 cars for sale! Congrads on the launch Gavin! read more...

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Rogue deer snatches victory from Pastrana at 2008 Snodrift Rally

submitted by tiernano 9 months, 21 days ago

All was well as they made their way through the forest roads and fresh powder until one of God's creatures decided that now would be a good time to cross the ice-covered stage road. As the 2007 WRX STI careened down the road at over 60 mph and Bambi colliding with Pastrana's left front bumper, causing irreparable damage to the engine and ending the team's race as the Subaru coasted to a stop. read more...

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Speed bumps are bad for the planet

submitted by tiernano 9 months, 23 days ago

The findings correlate with those of the country's Transport Research Laboratory, which reported that "carbon monoxide emissions are increased by as much as 82% and nitrous oxide levels by 37% on roads with speed bumps." read more...

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Private Dancer: Tina Turner's Mercedes-powered Lambo LM002

submitted by tiernano 9 months, 29 days ago

So Turner bought an LM002, the Lamborghini of sport-utility vehicles, and had the original Countach V12 ripped out and swapped for a V8 out of a Mercedes E500 with an automatic transmission. read more...

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