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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (69873)6/30/2008 11:44:32 AM
From: Snowshoe  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74559
 
Speaking of San Diego...

Someone there has invented a very cool new continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Nuvinci CVT was designed for bicycles, but can be adapted for use in autos, tractors, wind turbines, etc. The YouTube video shows how it works...

The Infinitely Geared Bike
popsci.com

NuVinci Bicycle CVT
youtube.com



To: Maurice Winn who wrote (69873)6/30/2008 1:23:04 PM
From: Moominoid  Respond to of 74559
 
I wuuldn't really want to live in an igloo in a space suit with fingerless gloves.

What a surprise :)



To: Maurice Winn who wrote (69873)6/30/2008 1:25:33 PM
From: Moominoid  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74559
 
I wuuldn't really want to live in an igloo in a space suit with fingerless gloves.

What a surprise :)

Portugal, Southwestern Australia, some part of Chile no doubt and the Cape of Good Hope.