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Just for viewing pleasure....I think is matter of time...it's gonna happen ! The moment you step our doorstep, peep !! haha...
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http://www.xanga.com/LevDau/657019082/item.html How true are they?
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TOKYO (AFP) - - As world oil prices skyrocket, thousands of households in energy-poor Japan are taking part in an ambitious experiment to use fuel cells to light and heat their homes. ADVERTISEMENT Since the prime minister's official residence became the first house in the world to be equipped with a domestic fuel cell in 2005, about 3,000 households have signed up to have the grey boxes installed outside their homes. The project aims to thrust Japan to the forefront of a "hydrogen society" that has kicked its addiction to fossil fuels and produces affordable energy while spewing out far less of the greenhouse gas that is blamed for global warming. "The principle of fuel cells has been known since the end of the 14th century, but their first practical use was not until 1965, aboard the American spacecraft Gemini 5," said Michihiro Mohri, a senior vice president at Nippon Oil Corp. The fuel cells produce electricity and hot water through a chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen extracted from natural gas or other fuels. "The hydrogen needed can come from various sources -- hydrocarbons, natural gas, bio mass or rubbish" to create methane, said Mohri. While the fuel cells do not emit carbon dioxide, some is produced by the system during the process to extract hydrogen from natural gas, although less than traditional forms of power generation. As well as producing electricity, the fuel cells also ensure a steady supply of hot water for households. With no motor inside, the machines -- about the size of a small cupboard -- are also silent. "Households with the system are also no longer at the mercy of power cuts during natural disasters," said Mohri, an obvious plus for people living in one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Japan, with almost no natural energy resources of its own, is seeking to reduce its dependence on crude oil imports by developing energy efficient appliances and alternative forms of power generation. Oil prices posted their biggest ever one-day gain on Friday, hitting a new record of 138.54 dollars a barrel in New York, up five-fold since 2003 amid supply worries and rising demand in emerging economies. Far behind in meeting its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol to cutting emissions, Japan hopes to drastically reduce the amount of carbon dioxide produced by its households. The government even recently called on households to cut their time in the bath or shower to help meet Kyoto targets. The government-sponsored fuel cell scheme involves a clutch of Japanese energy and technology heavyweights including Nippon Oil, Tokyo Gas, Sanyo Electric, Toshiba, Matsushita Electric Industrial, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Toyota Motor. Some provide the source of hydrogen, others batteries or other components. The government estimates there could be demand for 550,000 domestic fuel cells a year in Japan within a few years. There are 48 million households in Japan, of which 25 million live in individual houses. For now, however, the system is expensive at about two million yen, or some 19,000 dollars, excluding installation. Research is underway to make the machines as economical as possible thanks to less expensive sources of hydrogen. Thanks to reductions in the cost of components, the companies involved in the project hope to reduce the price of the equipment to one million yen as soon as possible to boost demand, and to cut it further to 500,000 yen in 2015. Japanese automakers are also chasing the fuel cell dream, working to create a viable car which would produce power through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen and leaving water as the only by-product. http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080608/tap-...pa-d1078a1.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can I import the fuel cell device from Japan???Buay Tah Han the fuel price these days Can't stand those cartels anymore..
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Read yesterday ST report and scientist have break-through in bring extinct animal back to life with DNA....... Scientist has "resurrected" extinct animal : the Tasmanian Tiger to life with implanting the DNA into a mouse, raising the future possibilitly of bringing the dinosaurs to life. Wow............, T rex roaming at Central Park in US......
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Your future wife makes a certain demand for wedding and you cant afford it. She suggest that you borrow money (with interest) from her so that she can have the wedding she wants. Interest rate: 50% of the total loan = must pay back 150% of loan to her. What will you say eh?
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Video report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kKtKSEQBeI Report by National Geographic: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/20...ning-water.html
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http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20071221/tts-...mw-509a08e.html
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http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/...1211-40592.html Hope it could be implemented soon, petrol prices are killing drivers, but it seems that they are onli interested in bringing euro v diesel cars here
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Scare bo? [laugh]
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pics taken from vrzone courtesy of tmfwy
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Am sure many here are experienced and hope to get more tips on the current market now With a diploma in IT, should one: 1) continue for a IT related degree OR 2) go into banking/finance degree option 1 seems more logical but feels that IT industry really tan boh jia leh... was actually thinking of getting a job in bank sector. Hope professionals or lao jiao from both fields give some solid suggestions
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Just wondering: Now the number plate for cars is already SG_ something. SHA, SHB, SHC, SHD taken up for taxis SI_ possible? how nice to have SIN1234X... Wonder what is the numbering going to be like after SY_??? SZ_ is already used. Anyone has any idea?
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This topic is sensitive to say the least. But with the introduction of the WRX 2.0 Auto, it just occurs to me that it may well spell the beginning of the end for the good old stick and the clucth pedal. With more and more auto trans offering manual over-ride as well and 6-speed auto, what does the future hold for the faithful manual trans?
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The New FL City is 1.5L, the new Civics are 1.8L and 2.0L. So does Honda have any new cars in the 1.6L segment ? 1.6L New FL-City ?
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Of the very very NEAR future that is. The BMW 3 series cabrio/coupe: Looks like a sardine to me. The FISH. Not the can/tin. Scheduled: Early 2006 In Singapore? Certainly. Streets will be crawling with them, and with the accompanying angmo and his SPG girlfriend in tow The Bugatti Veyron: top speed 400km/h, 1001BHP, W-16-engined supercar. Scheduled: Sept 2005. In Singapore? Democracy stands a higher chance. Mitsubishi Eclipse(ingly ugly): 162bhp base engine, 2.4L. Comes in a 3.8litre V6 variant too. Scheduled: Maybe mid-2006. In Singapore? Sure as rain. Perfect upgrade car for WRX drivers who did well despite rising petrol prices. Mercedes G-Class: SUV for the ultra rich. "Power will come from two diesels: a 231-hp V-6 and a 300-hp V-8. Two new V-8 gas engines - a 326-hp 4.6-liter and a 408-hp, 5.5-liter - will be available. The AMG version is rumored to deliver 460 hp." Scheduled: Doesn't matter. In Singapore: Almost never. Though chances are higher than singaporean democracy. Note: All scheduled debuts are my own moronic estimations. Could be totally off.
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Toyota is planning to make their hybrid cars cheaper and increase production due to growing demands for it over gasoline cars...that means...we can decrease our reliance/demand on petrol... finally a way to hit back at our oil cartels! http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/14/automobiles/14toyota.html
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Hi ppl, as above....have another question. Will the cloth become rought after some polish sessions?....does it mean buying new cloth? thanks
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What is the CDC? The impact generated by the damping system of a car is the crucial factor for driving comfort and safety. A hard damping system ensures good and sporty handling, soft damping systems represent comfort. Until date, auto makers had to determine the system's setting ex works
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