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first mock-up of the new hydraulic hybrid engine...
http://www.gizmag.com/chrysler-announces-development-of-hydraulic-hybrid-technology-for-cars/17686/picture/128950/
The International Trade Commission's ruling is the reason...
that Kodak's stock went down. The failure to protect the patents of the US companies is part of the reason for the slow down of the entire economy in the USA.
Torvec shareholders stand to to have additional losses if Torvec's patents, as well, are not protected by the ITC.
I guess we'll see.
patent for inventing a 'constant speed drive system'...
Futuristic ... The new buzz word for 2011
The improvement percentage stated the other way ...
for Torvec's IVT Steady State Test results would be as follows:
28.26% would be 39.39% for the 15 MPH test.
26.40% would be 35.87% for the 30 MPH test.
09.20% would be 10.14% for the 50 MPH test.
The hydraulic hybrid improves highway driving mpg results...
by allowing the power source to be correctly sized for the highway driving environment. Since it will run in the sweet spot for all highway / city conditions it will not have to be oversized for the highway environment. This will allow downsizing for all environments which will, by default, improve the highway MPG results.
This has always been the basis for the invention.
I sure hope that Gary has us protected with the proper patents.
In the end, his legal work may end up being very important.
The percentage of improvement can look large when...
the results are presented as a percentage of the "before the improvement" instead of a percentage of the "after the improvement" results.
Unlike the manner that Torvec has presented their improvements in their own website.....
http://www.torvec.com/steady_state.html
It is time for an update to that web page.
fourth biggest market share for Constant Velocity joints...
increase overall fuel efficiency by up to 35%–60%...
hydraulic hybrid system for its upcoming minivan version...
Sooner or later, the best place to sell...
Iso-Torque differentials and constant-velocity joints will be the aftermarket.
What does Gary have Torvec's products "ready" for;...
if he does not have them ready to sell?
Richard fully explained about the company's focus is to: "productized (made ready for sale) in the near to mid future" two of Torvec's products.
This "making the products ready for sale" and "selling" are also really two different things.
The other item missing (IMO) from the new mission statement is anything to do with actual manufacturing. According to the mission statement, Torvec's mission is reserved only to engineer and market. I was expecting manufacturing to be part of the mission. If Torvec does not manufacture, what will they market? Will it just be the marketing of the license to manufacture?
Oh well.
Just how many Torvec products really ready now?...
Gary says, these are ready on October 4, 2010:
It must have been an IVT, not CVT...
that Mark spoke to you about as being a Torvec technology.
Right, Torvec's Infinitely Variable Transmission is reportedly "not engine torque limited".
The IVT is one of the "official eight Torvec technologies".
Here is the link to the IVT page:
http://www.torvec.com/ivt.html
Really good press usually starts with the correct...
spelling of the people's names. Since you made the suggestion, maybe you could update your suggestion.
Will Torvec/Heinricy enter the Cannonball One-Lap of America?
http://www.awebguy.com/2010/12/auto-racing-legend/
Like I said, Torvec's CV Joint was suppose...
to be the connection, but the connection does not seem to be there.
Maybe you can find it and report back.
It seems to me that if there was a connection, it would be mentioned in the patent. There are multiple references to the need to reduce piston friction, and references to the transfer of linear motion to revolution motion, but no mention of Torvec's CV Joint since the December 12, 2007 date.
It is hard to see the connection despite...
the fact that there was suppose to be one.
http://www.torvec.com/messagefromceo121207.htm
Even the Motley Fools are writing about Torvec...
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/12/15/in-say-on-pay-timing-may-be-everything.aspx
General Motors may soon be partially owned by...
China’s largest auto maker.
Cargotec launch a hydraulic hybrid drive terminal tractor...
John Kargul, EPA's Director of Technology Transfer points...
that out this morning in a news article.
No, IMO, that is not what it means...
But, as you can read, it does mean that there will be a new building on the RIT campus to house these activities, and there are currently 18 projects on going there right now. I gotta believe that at least one of those 18 projects at RIT that were mentioned is a project with a Torvec invention.
New limited slip differential system known as "Ultra-posi"...
A better perspective on this point would be...
Torvec should have been all done with the...
"moving the goal posts" strategy by now.
It really surprises me that they continue to rely on that as a primary corporate strategy.
Everybody wants to buy product, but the problem...
is that the PayPal Store is still "Coming Soon..."
http://torvec.com/store.html
What did you think about this inevitable change?...
This was then (July 17, 2010):
The problem is reported to be the drive-shaft...
The problem is reported to be the transmission...
What exact action is it that we should...
take now that we know all about these short sellers?
Here is another update on this weekend's race...
RIT FSAE team's results at the Toronto Shootout...
Event preview for the Torvec IsoTorque Racing Fans...
Are we all really positive that Headquarters ...
does not want this to happen? We need to keep in mind that the stage is set with a contract that calls for these events to be allowed.
Don't you think that there has been a transfer by assignment of that note to an individual that needs a reward?