Yes it's true, the Rose City Condor has been M.I.A for a bit and YES, it is true that the ratings have DROPPED an inciduous 36 PERCENT!?!?!!!!!!!!!
JAPAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where you at? Only one Japanese Ebike enthusiast is keeping it real on the Condor tip! Thanks Derek, or whoever you are.
CHINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Has Charlie Murphy not been more entertaining than the 5 man dragon with the crazy eyes, paper mache body, and Snuffalupaguss style mysterious nature? If you say he has NOT! then I say, SORRY, Yes HE HAS! It IS that simple.
Was the moment of Screech's belittlement by a REAL LIFE drill Sergeant more of an ADRENALINE RUSH than a CHINESE FIRE DRILL!?!?!! Even if you watch the clip below...the answer is still
What the Rose City Condor wants to know is....
Well, if the current Ebike info has been lacklustre for the rest of the world well then hopefully this will reign supreme during this period of blog sweeps.
Usually when you right click 'save as' the person's name will be a part of the file. So based on that I've been able to channel the spirit voice of Robert Stack and solve this Unsolved Mystery and will identify her as:
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Or 'thumper' for short.
The dudes at the office always chant behind her back,
'good ol THUMP-ER! Pumper in the dumper!'
Oh those guys!
Here's her article--great read I must say. WAAAAAAAAAY better than that book that spelled camp with a K! And not ONE but fucking TWO spelling mistakes in the title alone!!!!. 'Camp' with a K and an F on the end?!?!?!?!? Madness.
Are e-bikes the wave of the future?
The United States is a car nation. For the entire 20th century, Americans have steadfastly embraced the automobile — even knuckling under outrageous prices to make automotive transportation the only way to go. Moreover, since the automobile was invented, this country's foreign policy has gravitated toward positions that ensure plentiful and affordable gasoline. This has held true despite numerous energy crunches and subsequent attempts to adopt alternative energies.
Until now, solar energy as a way to power motors hasn't taken off, and electric vehicles powered only by batteries are greeted with disdain. However, as battery and fuel-cell research continues, we may, one day, have the means for using this energy to power our cars.
If and when alternative energy vehicles are perfected, most Americans will still have to buy into the idea. Consumers won't blindly leap into new technology, but must be brought into it slowly.
Perhaps electric bicycles will signal a shift in attitude away from fossil-fuel power to alternative power. After all, countries not as beholden to traditional automobiles have already adopted them. The Japanese, for instance, bought more than 250,000 electric bikes from major Japanese manufacturers in 1998, according to electric bicycle consultant, Ed Benjamin. Benjamin, along with consultant Frank Jamerson, estimate that by 2001, 1 million e-bikes will be sold annually, and by 2003, 6 million will be in use worldwide.
In the United States alone, 78 million baby boomers are around the age of 50. They are the first American generation to be raised with an increased awareness of our fragile environment. They also may be the ones who believe that zipping along at 15 to 20 mph for 20 miles between recharges — without adding pollution or tapping into dwindling fossil fuel reserves — is something to consider.
As everyone knows, gas prices have skyrocketed and there's no guarantee they'll drop anytime soon. And lawmakers have made a point to target gas guzzlers. Car companies recognize this and some have leapt into the e-bike arena. This is especially true in Europe and Japan. Recently, American automakers have joined the effort. Automotive legend Lee Iacocca founded electric vehicle distributor, EV Global Motors Co.
"Let's face it, gas prices have gone through the roof," he says. "With this most recent gas hike, general inquiry calls to our office have increased significantly."
Most of the calls, says Iacocca, are people who have heard about electric bikes but really haven't paid attention until now.
"With the transportation problems facing the general public," says Iacocca, noting increased gas prices, repair costs, smog, and standstill traffic, "I am convinced that electric vehicles are the wave of the future."
Indeed, in parts of Europe and Asia electric bicycles have replaced cars altogether. Foreign consumers look for sturdy bikes that work well and are able to carry goods, says Benjamin. Americans, on the other hand, are more interested in bikes for fun, choosing sporty features and performance over functionality. For this reason, it's hard to imagine Americans will ever replace their cars with bikes. But with automakers developing e-bikes, it remains to be seen if consumers vote with their pocket books and put e-bikes on the streets. Doing so may play a crucial role in the future of all electric vehicles.
Oh by, the way, this article is about 8 years old.
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