July 25, 2010
One thing that we have not talked about in depth is the practical values of the Vincitore' 1000 (VK). In this blog we will highlight these to give people something to think about regarding selection of a high MPGe automobile. Four Doors, Four Seats, Four Wheels:Easy access for adult passengers. (George is 6'4" tall) Seating for four adult passengers, with comfort.Stable platform for safe driving and sure handling.Ample trunk space, over 10 cubic feet.Great Diesel Performance:Excellent economy without resorting to hypermiling techniques.Great to... more »
July 10, 2010
George drives with the windows down during the city run.Now that we have had a chance to sleep a little more than in the past 6 months, a reassessment of strategy has come about for BITW Technologies. What next, park the VK (Vincitore' 1000) for 20 years and wait for the next contest, or attack the market with some proven solutions. Being a student of General GS Patton, waiting is not the answer. If you want to get noticed, you need to be seen. We will be working on a visual marketing strategy for the next couple of months that will unleash th... more »
June 27, 2010
WHAT HAPPENED After making our first runs in the fuel economy trials, we learned that our DAS numbers on mpg-e were really good, and our car had no problems on the run. At least, none that we could see…After our highway segment ended, George Voll was a little shaken about the effect of the last lap, since the race officials forgot to signal him with his team flag, wondering how that late call might have hurt his efficiency through the trace of the course. After getting the car back to impound, it was time to weigh our fuel, to see what the ov... more »
June 12, 2010
Helping the world, one customer at a time.BITW Technologies Team Leader, George Voll, likes to solve problems—they give him something to do. It’s a good thing, considering the fact that Voll has been in the home improvement industry for most of his career, offering insights and solutions to customers of the hardware store he operates in Edwardsville, Indiana. Whether it’s electrical, plumbing, or a carburetor rebuild, Voll always knows what tools and equipment to use to get the job done. He even specializes in failure analysis of small e... more »
June 1, 2010
Science! hearing the word reminds me of a tune from the 80's by Thomas Dolby. So what does that have to do with today's post? Over the weekend, the BITW Technologies Vincitore' 1000 made a visit to the St. Louis Science Center. Team leader, George Voll, and his dad Bob got to answer a lot of questions about the car and the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize competition. The car was on display in the lower level with a few other alternative energy displays. The Allis Chalmers Model G Electric tractor was very interesting. The Model G was d... more »
May 25, 2010
Carl Fisher was a businessman that wanted better tires after a trip to Ohio resulted in a lot of stops due to poor road conditions. It was Autumn of 1908, and highways did not exist. Wagon trails and horse paths were the roads that people drove on to go from town to town. The automobile was becoming the hot new technology item that everyone had to have. The technology was outpacing the roads needed to drive on. Carl thought that a test facility to develop new tire designs would be beneficial to Indiana's growing auto industry. He convinced some... more »
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