Up Shift – Hydrogen Motorcycle Engines and Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki
The big 4 motorcycle manufacturers have joined forces to push the development of hydrogen engines. Their agreement has some specifics built into it so it may not just be “signaling”. Each manufacture has specific responsibilities in this effort, for example:
Honda will lead the research and development of the hydrogen engines.
Suzuki will work on performance & reliability of hydrogen powered motors.
Yamaha is to study how to establish hydrogen refueling systems.
Kawasaki is working on the fuel supply issue.
Also, the way I read some of the different articles on this effort, Toyota is cooperating in this project.
My Take – This is nothing but good news. These companies are responsible for many of the things we take for granted every day. With their combined efforts we may get true, real green energy in my lifetime.
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Up Shift – Motorcycle Insurance… Which company is best?
What are the best Motorcycle Insurance Companies and what makes them the best? I recently had an article sent to me that laid out the who and why of the top 5 motorcycle insurers.
This article not only laid out the top 5 companies but also pointed out the pro’s and con’s of each along with the methodology of how they reach their conclusions. I underlined that last bit because, often, that is never included.
Who made the list …. In alphabetical order.
Dairyland
Erie
Geico
State Farm
Progressive
You can read the article and see who finished in the top spot for yourself.
The study/list was conducted by www.Marketwatch.com.
My Take: We all have to buy insurance and just like taxes it is a necessary evil. I really like that Marketwatch.com put this list together ALONG with how they ranked ordered the companies.
Turns out that I am using one of the top 5 to cover my motorcycles and I had to agree with their findings on that company!
Ride on, Ride Safe
