How Many Hundreds Of Millions Do We Waste On Electric Cars?

SKYNEWS


A Chinese farmer worried about his country’s pollution problem has come up with a bizarre four-wheeled solution.

In a small tractor workshop in the dusty village of Banjiehe, an hour outside Beijing, 55-year-old Tang Zhenping has been hard at work on a car he dreams will one day become the people's popular choice.

Mr Tang's model - built in just three months for around £1,000 - is electric, with a battery that needs to be charged from the mains.
Its engine uses scrap parts from a motorcycle and electric scooter, while its steering wheel, upholstery and headlights all come from a Chinese-made Xiali hatchback.
But what makes the one-seater special is the turbine on its nose.
When the car reaches 40mph, the blades spring into action, generating what Mr Tang claims is extra power.
He claims the turbine means his car's battery – which would otherwise need to be recharged daily – only requires charging every three days.

However, critics say that any power generated by the turbine would be outweighed by the energy expended in propelling the vehicle forwards.
The farmer says he dreamed of building an electric car for three decades, but was unable to interest government officials or private investors.
He now hopes car manufacturers will take an interest in his prototype.
"I'm not doing this just for the money," he told Sky News.
"I dream of seeing my car being driven on highways. I want to serve the people."

FOUR RETIREES VISIT A BAR

FOUR RETIREES VISIT A BAR
       
    Four old retired men are walking down a street in Phoenix , Arizona . They turn a corner and see  a sign that says, "Old Timers Bar - ALL drinks 10 cents." 

  

    They look at each other and then go in, thinking this is too good to be true.  
    The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, "Come on in and let me pour one for you! What'll it be, gentlemen?"  
    There's a fully stocked bar, so each of the men orders a martini.  
    In no time the bartender serves up four iced martinis shaken, not stirred and says, "That'll be 10 cents each, please."
    The four guys stare at the bartender for a moment, then at each other. They can't believe their good luck. They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis, and order another round.
    Again, four excellent martinis are produced, with the bartender again saying,"That's 40 cents, please."
    They pay the 40 cents, but their curiosity gets the better of them. They've each had two martinis and haven't even spent a dollar yet.  
    Finally one of them says, "How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for a dime a piece?"  
    "I'm a retired tailor from Phoenix ," the bartender says, "and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year I hit the Lottery Jackpot for $125 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime. Wine, liquor, beer it's all the same."  
    "Wow! That's some story!" one of the men says.     
    As the four of them sip at their martinis, they can't help noticing seven other people at the end of the bar who don't have any drinks in front of them and haven't ordered anything the whole time they've been there.  
    Nodding at the seven at the end of the bar, one of the men asks the Bartender, "What's with them?"  
      
   The bartender says, "They're retired people from Florida. They're waiting for Happy Hour, when drinks are half-price..."

Irish ...The Early Years

DIY Shovel AK...

I found this linked on Ace's Side Bar.

Check out the workmanship:

LOTS MORE HERE

Progressives and Cultural Diversity....

Found over at BIGFURHATS, 

Do yourself a favor and watch the whole thing...as BFH says THIS IS GOLD.


Don't give  up on it, watch it all the way through.




 




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Cooking Tips From Irish...

Make sure to pay careful attention to someone else basting the turkey.

 Drink Beer.

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