0n (14 Oct 07) Bob Ackley wrote to Cindy Haglund...

 BA> Replying to a message of Cindy Haglund to all:

 CH> Y'all see the new cars Japan's major automakers are coming out with?
 CH> The automakers seem to think 'cute/cubical' somehow takes away the
 CH> image of cars being major polluters. Gee folks I thought maybe a
 CH> better uh engine / fuel would do that. Just how does making cars look
 CH> like toys make them 'better' cars? I'll send article if you don't
 CH> have one in your own paper.

 BA> Most of those 'cute' little cars have tiny engines, which is why they

 Actually I think they're ugly and can you see yourself driving one
along size a 18 Wheeler?  I don't think sooooo.

((Personally I think Major Highways should be desigend with a whole
seperate roadway for Semis Only.
...
 
 BA> pollute less.  The problem with that sort of thing over here is that

 Yep. :)
        
BA> they can't keep up with traffic (and anybody that'd try to drive one
 BA> on a freeway is insane - although when I was a youngster I once saw
 BA> somebody driving an Isetta on a freeway).

 Exactly.
         
 BA> Isetta - tiny two seat car, no room for packages or groceries except
 BA> on the passenger's seat (note, passenger and driver must be *very*
 BA> good friends). Front of car is the door, the whole thing swings out.

 Nor your legs should you be in the backseat.

 Well we should expect some inovative designs. :) Bound to happen.

Cindy


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