Pretty sure he's still jealous.

Driving portion happens at 22 mins

I drive past this sign every day. And, at the risk of sounding a tad ableist, I find it difficult to believe that people who are blind and deaf are spending much time playing soccer in the streets of Chicago.


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...ccc9610b29.png

Had to work on the exterior door intercom today. Found this poor little guy.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...e3255b3939.jpg

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http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-i...rses/teddy.png
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^^ Is that just ziptied to the fan hub supports?

Where's all the video clue hunters?

There's at least one thing wrong with each scene.

Sorry, sean. Corrected.

Interesting. Exactly the same mechanical concept as the first-gen Honda Insight (the best hybrid car ever designed), but with added battery capacity to make it a plugin.

I remember there being a lot of speculation when a still image of this was posted a while back. I assumed (given the presence of the V8) that it was set up purely as an electric supercharger.

This pleases me.



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This one is always a crowd pleaser.

My parents have a 2012 Chevy Malibu Eco. Same concept, with only a 15kw motor. I assumed when they bought it, it was a full-blown hybrid system. A few months ago when I actually looked at it I was very surprised to see a slightly oversize alternator with a supercharger belt.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...b69cc04927.jpg

I don't profess to be an expert on the regulatory issues surrounding HEV certification, but my understanding of California law is that a few MOSFETs and a bit of code are the only thing standing between pretty much 100% of "non-hybrid" cars and the sticker that lets them drive in the HOV lane.

And that's just sad.


Unrelated, for Brainey:

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