Copyright © 2013 Knight Sac Media. All rights reserved.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=56909American automobile companies had a lot of bagage to carry, mostly fringe benefit obligations that they are trying to shed. they have some success, but not enough to save them from natinalization by the federal government. It started out with undeciplined acquisition of foreign troubled car compami...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/images/Logo380x132.pnghttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=5690938013210Arthur TangGasoline formulation since 1993 has been changed to steam driven thru combustion cycle. Meaning the water in the gasoline expanded during ignition cycle to drive the piston thru its power cycle. Compression ratio of the new aluminum engines are 9-10:1. So higher octane gas will give more torque with faster combustion o...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283170238/6/2012 6:17:40 AMArthur TangSince 1993, cars use aluminum engines. Driver's level of restoration is changing antifreeze sooner than every 5 years, to keep gaskets in good working order. On street level restoration, plastic bumpers made life easier. Street level restoration is basically rental car condition some nick and dents allowed but mechani...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283092868/2/2012 8:48:26 AMArthur TangmanifoldNo doubt, there are computer technology in automobile designs. But the most important technology believe it or not is weight reduction. from aluminum engines to plastic body parts and thin metal sheets to hold everything in place. Even thin wall low profile tires made handling better, And struts are better to h...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283082008/1/2012 5:25:22 PMArthur TangSears and jiffy lube and other national service centers, may have untrained help. You may have to avoid them at certain locations by searching for complaints using google. No use risking your car for damages serviced by untrained help. Cloud computing is very helpful using search engines. You maybe better off using de...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282999107/29/2012 6:05:21 AMArthur TangIf you bought a new car, your factory warranty is serviced by dealer.And extended 200,000 mile warranty is also best by dealer($3000) not third party. The technology of computer controlled cars are largely lost in the process of dealer service. Your dealer has the only tool that can diagnose the cars of that brand. If...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=282982837/28/2012 12:42:44 AMArthur Tanghttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279768972/28/2012 9:59:13 AMArthur TangAt $100 per barrel of light oil. shallow wells can be drilled for $30,000US. Daily production can be 1-3 barrels per day. With large acreage of 3450 kS acres, a network can be established. Shallow wells can be benefited by water flooding in the area. Normal water table of 16 feet can dissolve dried up oil and release i...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279748272/27/2012 12:02:06 PMArthur TangDemocratic governments that print money cause inflation. Government deficit has to borrow from other governments? But in the end many governments in the past had to reissue their currency to fold them into reality. Commodities such as gold or oil are indicating inflation. So, investment community has to look at a way...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=279747222/27/2012 11:27:26 AM