Category Archives: Vehicles

Everything Changes

Posted on October 24, 2022 by lewbornmann

Change is inevitable. While it is impossible to predict where the accelerating pace of technological change is leading, given time, we can be assured that everything will inevitably change. Continue reading →

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Climate Change Progress

Posted on August 8, 2022 by lewbornmann

Governments are finally acceding to warnings from climate scientists concerning climate change due to the rapidly increasing number of extreme weather events. U.S. goals, while fairly ambitious, remain potentially achievable with the major obstacles being political rather than technological. Continue reading →

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Traveling By Rail

Posted on June 27, 2022 by lewbornmann

Travelers have numerous ways of getting from point A to B, but few modes of travel blend relaxation, efficiency, and scenery better than onboard a train. Travelers have numerous ways. Hopefully there will be a U.S. resurgence in construction and service within the near future. Continue reading →

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Environmental Risks And Opportunities

Posted on March 7, 2022 by lewbornmann

COVID-19 has presented an opportunity for a positive response to the environmental challenge. The Build Back Better measure, currently stalled in the Senate, would provide a possibility for the U.S. to meet its goal of cutting emissions in half by 2030. Continue reading →

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Olympic Fever

Posted on February 21, 2022 by lewbornmann

The 2022 Beijing Olympics have now concluded and we are left to recover from our biennial bout of sports addiction. The games, politics and national medal counts aside, must be judged as highly successful. China deserves to be complemented and praised for its hosting of the games. Continue reading →

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Electric Or Hydrogen?

Posted on November 8, 2021 by lewbornmann

It is time to scrap that greenhouse gas emitting automobile but which is the best alternative: electric or hydrogen? Continue reading →

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Benefits Of Space Exploration

Posted on June 1, 2020 by lewbornmann

It seems to me…. “Space exploration is important research to our economic and national defense, and America’s space program is a symbol of our success as a scientifically and technologically advanced nation.” ~ Randy Forbes[1]. The challenges of space exploration … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Autonomy

Posted on May 25, 2020 by lewbornmann

It seems to me…. “If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend.” ~ Doug Larson[1]. Many in the automotive and technology worlds are convinced that all-electric fully autonomous … Continue reading →

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Our Deteriorating Infrastructure

Posted on April 27, 2020 by lewbornmann

t seems to me…. “We need to build roads, bridges, airports, locks, dams, and rail that work for this century – not the last one. And let’s not forget about updating our energy grid, repairing and replacing our water infrastructure … Continue reading →

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There Is An EV In Your Future

Posted on January 1, 2019 by lewbornmann

It seems to me…. “We still see that people don’t really realize that electric cars are here right now. And when we show up with an actual vehicle, and you see it drive away under its own power, it’s still … Continue reading →

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