Monthly Archives: May 2008

Central Pa has a big carbon foot

Posted on May 29, 2008 by paul kuehnel

A study of carbon emissions in the 100 largest metropolitan areas of the U.S. released today by the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution states that Central Pennsylvania is No. 9 in U.S. for carbon dioxide pollution. The figure … Continue reading →

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Hypermiling – Searching for 80mpg

Posted on May 29, 2008 by paul kuehnel

I was out hypermiling again, this time with my motorcycle. If i keep it between 2300 and 2800 rpm and about 40-45 mpg, coasting, almost no braking. In a near perfect scenario between Gettysburg and York with the wind at … Continue reading →

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VIDEO Rendell visits North York to discuss energy

Posted on May 28, 2008 by paul kuehnel

(Paul Kuehnel – York Daily Record / Sunday News) Park Cunningham hosts Gov. Ed Rendell’s energy policy news conference in front of his home in North York. Rendell said Cunningham turned out to be a perfect illustration for the issues … Continue reading →

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Oil profit to harness waves

Posted on May 27, 2008 by paul kuehnel

Irving Oil Ltd., the energy arm of the Irving family’s East Coast conglomerate, is looking at producing electricity from the powerful tides in the Bay of Fundy as a way to diversify into renewable energy. Company spokeswoman Jennifer Parker said … Continue reading →

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Four cylinders ahead of hybrids

Posted on May 26, 2008 by paul kuehnel

U.S., hybrids still only account for three per cent of new-car sales — SUVs are around 14 per cent. The four-bangers account for 37 per cent of the U.S. market, up from 30 per cent just three years ago. canada.com … Continue reading →

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VIDEO Honoring the Fallen

Posted on May 26, 2008 by paul kuehnel

Paul Kuehnel – York Daily Record / Sunday News The memorial in Hallam listing the names of veterans now features the names of post-World War II troops. Martin Kondor’s memory pulled the project together. Kondor, was killed in 2004 while … Continue reading →

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A survivalist that heals

Posted on May 25, 2008 by paul kuehnel

BUSKIRK, N.Y. (AP) — A few years ago, Kathleen Breault was just another suburban grandma, driving countless hours every week, stopping for lunch at McDonald’s, buying clothes at the mall, watching TV in the evenings. That was before Breault heard … Continue reading →

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Ford sees a tipping point

Posted on May 22, 2008 by paul kuehnel

A solution: build more interesting, high mileage small cars like they do other places? “We saw a real change in the industry demand in pickups and SUV in the first two weeks of May,” said Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally. … Continue reading →

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VIDEO His Duty: Never to forget

Posted on May 22, 2008 by paul kuehnel

(Paul Kuehnel – York Daily Record / Sunday News) World War II veteran Jerry Cohen, age 88, is the last active member of Post 205 of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA. Assisted by Jewish Family Services, Cohen continues … Continue reading →

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Senators vs. Oil Executives vs. OPEC vs….

Posted on May 21, 2008 by paul kuehnel

A controlled burn out of control Oil executives from the five biggest international oil companies were drilled today by the angry eyes of Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee. The scenario played out much as it has played out before. … Continue reading →

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Honda hybrids expand in 2009

Posted on May 21, 2008 by paul kuehnel

Honda Motor Co said today that it will launch its planned dedicated hybrid sedan in Japan, North America and Europe in early 2009. The dedicated hybrid body design will likely look like the hydrogen fueled Honda Clarity. Chief Executive Takeo … Continue reading →

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Ford direct injection plus turbo

Posted on May 20, 2008 by paul kuehnel

Ford will be slowly phasing in a turbo combined with a direct injection gasoline engine across their product line in 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder engines. The updated engine technology is expected to increase fuel economy up to 20% and … Continue reading →

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VIDEO The Rosies Awards

Posted on May 19, 2008 by paul kuehnel

(Paul Kuehnel – York Daily Record / Sunday News) The Rosies, a “Tony Awards-style” event open to the public, honors the best of York County’s high school theater by bringing together hundreds of teenage thespians to compete for five prizes … Continue reading →

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VIDEO Spring Garden band

Posted on May 19, 2008 by paul kuehnel

(Paul Kuehnel – York Daily Record / Sunday News) The Spring Garden Band has been performing for more than 150 years. The band played at two presidential inaugurations, state fairs across the country and recorded under contract with RCA.

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67 mpg motorcycle grocery getter camper

Posted on May 18, 2008 by paul kuehnel

When I was looking for a new motorcycle, I tried to find the highest mileage scooter that was capable of not getting run over on the highway. You would think that mileage ratings for motorcycles would be more transparent, but … Continue reading →

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Obesity strains resources

Posted on May 17, 2008 by paul kuehnel

I have always liked the saying: Live so that others (and things) can simply live. However, when our role in the economy is to be a “consumer”, existence can become secondary to the goal of consumption. In a letter published … Continue reading →

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The pursuit of hypermileage

Posted on May 12, 2008 by paul kuehnel

I headed down to Durham, North Carolina for a graduation over the weekend. I was trying to squeeze the most mileage I could out of a 2005 Civic Hybrid with a manual transmission with 65,000 miles on it. I think … Continue reading →

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Consumption down at York Water, price goes up?

Posted on May 11, 2008 by paul kuehnel

The York Water Co. is looking to increase water rates this year. Chief Financial Officer Kathy Miller said the company plans to say how much that increase will be and when it will take effect in the next few weeks. … Continue reading →

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Natural storm water shields

Posted on May 9, 2008 by paul kuehnel

When Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, it pushed a wall of water through the Irrawaddy Delta, a low-lying, densely populated area that had been stripped of its protective trees. The delta had lost most of its mangrove forests along the coast … Continue reading →

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VIDEO Speed Networking

Posted on May 9, 2008 by paul kuehnel

(Paul Kuehnel – York Daily Record / Sunday News) It’s called speed networking;you meet many other business people in a short time. The idea is for participants to meet as many people as possible and cut out all the awkwardness. … Continue reading →

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Stop truck idling save fuel

Posted on May 8, 2008 by paul kuehnel

Once upon a time, the philosophy behind letting a diesel engine idle was that it did more wear and tear on the engine and the fuel cost was marginal. Plus, long haul drivers sleep and relax in their trucks so … Continue reading →

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Diesel prices help local farmers?

Posted on May 7, 2008 by paul kuehnel

It’s no question that the price of diesel has an impact on the bottom line of farming. Virtually all mobile machinery on a farm runs on diesel. Joe Lerew, a fruit grower, slowly drives a tractor across the rolling hills … Continue reading →

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VIDEO Kids perform acts of kindness

Posted on May 7, 2008 by paul kuehnel

(Paul Kuehnel – York Daily Record / Sunday News) “This is an act of kindness,” 9-year-old Daryl said, as the pair handed the silver-haired woman a carnation and a small basket of candy and snacks. “I hope you have a … Continue reading →

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230 economists agree gas tax holiday is a dumb idea

Posted on May 5, 2008 by paul kuehnel

As Clinton and McCain are still hot on the gas tax holiday, 230 economists — Democrats, Republicans, advisers to past presidents and four Nobel laureates — signed a letter today opposing proposals to suspend the 18-cent federal gas tax for … Continue reading →

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Electromagnetic Hybrid Risk?

Posted on May 4, 2008 by paul kuehnel

Interesting New York Times story about people questioning the electromagnetic fields in a hybrid car. (Fear, but Few Facts, on Hybrid Risk 4/27) The underlying premise of the story is that some people are using hand held meters that read … Continue reading →

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Sony hybrid fuel cell

Posted on May 3, 2008 by paul kuehnel

The concept of a fuel cell for fueling cars and small electronics is just waiting to come of age. Sony has combined a Lithium-polymer battery with a new hybrid fuel cell. The methanol powered fuel cell also recharges a battery … Continue reading →

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Reprogrammed Cobalt gets 5 more mpg

Posted on May 2, 2008 by paul kuehnel

General Motors has reprogrammed the Chevrolet Cobalt with “engine mapping, lower roller resistance tires and perhaps some gearing adjustments” (autoblog) to squeeze out 5 more miles per gallon. It jumps from 31 to 36 mpg on the highway and increases … Continue reading →

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More windfall profit tax? tornados needed!

Posted on May 2, 2008 by paul kuehnel

Big Oil makes big profit and pays big taxes. Some of the presidential candidates are screaming for a windfall profit tax on oil companies. From 2003 to 2007, Exxon’s earnings grew by 89%, while income taxes grew by 170%. Much … Continue reading →

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Gas tax “holiday” is a bad idea part II

Posted on May 1, 2008 by paul kuehnel

I can’t believe this concept continues as a viable election tool. It’s just an all around costly negative that pulls money out of public transportation dollars, promotes consumption, raises oil revenue, and sets us up for a 18 cent spike … Continue reading →

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Less power, smaller, intelligent memory

Posted on May 1, 2008 by paul kuehnel

Researchers at Hewlett-Packard have developed a working unit of a memory circuit that has existed in theory for 37 years, which could ultimately replace RAM and make computers more intelligent by tracking data it has retained. Using a principle similar … Continue reading →

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