> -----Original Message-----
> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Hannes Wolf
> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 9:50 AM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] OT - Off topic - US drivers
>
>
>
> On 2002-04-23 05:11, "Ed Kummel" <tech_ed_at_yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> I'm sorry, but that's kinda funny! I always think it's
> amazing what the
> >> Europeans can do with small engines.
>
> Which brings the off topic on topic again:
> Isnt it amazing, how an ancient Newton2100 can run off 4
> AAcells or the
> built in rechargeable for a week, and a new Compaq iPacs
> last only a day,
> if you are lucky, and this with the newest LithionPolymer battery
> technology.
>
> I guess efficiency is the keyword here...
>
> BTW: a six cylinder 3.0 liter Porsche 911 with 250 hp and 260 km/h
> topspeed uses less than 10 liters of gasoline per 100 km.
> And is still one
> one the quickest from 100km/h to full stop again.
> Especially when you have to use your brakes at full speed,
> its much easier
> to get to a stop if the mass of your car is smaller than 1000kgs...
>
Can we stop all this OT stuff in a civilised way please, or do we need
to invoke a certain German and his regime to stop this??
Ben.
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