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Wayne Cunningham, CNET Car Tech editor LIVE!

by Lee.Koo Jul 17, 2007 3:06AM PDT

Ask the Editors Live!

Car tech live chat event with CNET senior editor Wayne Cunningham starts Thursday July 26th at 11 a.m. to noon Pacific / 2 p.m to 3 p.m Eastern. Where Wayne, will be answering your questions about new high-tech cars, car technology, and more. See you at the event!

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re: answer for sbaxster
by wcunning Roadshow staff Jul 26, 2007 4:38AM PDT

That's true as well, European cars have been using diesel for a long time. Honda also claims it has clean diesel tech that doesn't even need the Bluetec additive system used by Mercedes and Volkswagen. It'll be interesting to see what shows up on our shores. But California and New York will also have to adapt emissions laws for the new diesels for these automakers to find imports worthwhile.

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Audi and their 140MPG Diesel
by vlturner Jul 26, 2007 4:38AM PDT

I drive an Audi TT Quattro, love it and get 30+ mpg consistantly, but Audi understands that new technologies in materials will allow Diesel to out perform current engines. But this gets back to the core problem. Its the Oxygen. I keep trying to get a hold of someone so they can see what I did. They keep hitting this ceiling by trying to use the standard atmoshphere.

They now have the greatest LeMans moter on the planet, and its Diesel!

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re: Audi and their 140MPG Diesel
by wcunning Roadshow staff Jul 26, 2007 4:42AM PDT

Le Mans is a great showcase for the efficiencies of a diesel engine. Fortunately, ultra low sulfur diesel is mandated for passenger cars in the U.S. now, so that will deal with the emissions issues. We should see more diesels over the next 3 to 5 years.

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Delete vista installations
by angelgastelum Jul 26, 2007 4:39AM PDT

hi, i inslalled windows vista in the same partition of my old windows xp, how can i delete the folders windows and program files from the vista installation, windows doesn't letme. acces denied...

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re: Delete vista installations
by wcunning Roadshow staff Jul 26, 2007 4:42AM PDT
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Thanks jpr and Wayne for the answers
by sbaxter Jul 26, 2007 4:40AM PDT

But will US embrace diesel?

Are there going to be any hybrid vehicles or other fuel efficient European cars to come out anytime soon in the US?

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re: diesel cars in the US
by wcunning Roadshow staff Jul 26, 2007 4:44AM PDT

It depends on what you mean by soon. Mercedes has the E320 and the ML320, while VW has the Touareg. Other diesels may start showing up by 2009 or 2010. Automotive product cycles are long.

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The best gas brand
by troydrasmussen Jul 26, 2007 4:42AM PDT

I recently had an error show up on my '05 Mustang where my fuel gauge went to empty. The guys at Ford recommended I put in Chevron mid grade for the next two tanks and before filling up those tanks go into the store and get a bottle of Techron to add to the empty tank. This seemed to clear up the problem. According to Ford it was sulphur on the fuel sensor. Is there really a better brand of gasoline out there or should I just not worry about it and fill up where I can?

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re: The best gas brand
by wcunning Roadshow staff Jul 26, 2007 4:46AM PDT

I can't really speak to whether Shell is better than Chevron, for example, but gasoline is pretty heavily regulated. A high octane level should make a difference no matter which company it comes from.

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Am stuck.
by vlturner Jul 26, 2007 4:43AM PDT

Wayne, I just get very isolated on this issue. I never set out to do what I did, and cannot get anyone to see at the core that this is probably the most important applied physics solution ever on an humanitarian basis.

You have to admit you have never ever heard of someone changing the oxygen side of the rules, except by binding extra oxygen to the fuels beforehand.

I can't get an NIST grant, because no company will sign on for the post development production clause.

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Texaco now is adding Techron
by vlturner Jul 26, 2007 4:49AM PDT

I just saw an add stating Texaco fuels now have techron too!

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Voice commands popularity
by Lee.Koo Jul 26, 2007 4:51AM PDT

I have an Acura TSX at first I thought it was great to have voice commands to control my stereo, climate control, navi, etc... but after several months of use, my wife and I eventually abandoned it... more hassle than its worth.

Is voice command still popular? And are more cars manufactures adapting to voice commands or is it fizzling out?

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re: Voice commands popularity
by wcunning Roadshow staff Jul 26, 2007 4:55AM PDT

There are a lot of advances being made in voice command. Engineers are working on making it more flexible and intuitive, so you don't need to memorize a list of commands. I would expect to see more voice command in the future. Ford is launching its new Sync system later this year, which should let you request that your sound system play specific bands. As they improve the systems, more people will find them useful and use them more regularly.

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Texaco gas with techron
by Lee.Koo Jul 26, 2007 4:52AM PDT
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wayne....
by jpr Jul 26, 2007 4:58AM PDT

what car do you have? (just wondering)

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my car
by wcunning Roadshow staff Jul 26, 2007 5:00AM PDT

I drive a 1999 BMW Z3 Coupe. I love that car, though it's not the most practical. Very fun to drive, and very cool looking.

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Z3
by jpr Jul 26, 2007 5:01AM PDT

Nice!!! Those are pretty rare....I've driven BMWs since 1997 and I'm never going back!
I'm thinking about a new M Roadster to replace my saab convertible....

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re: Z3
by wcunning Roadshow staff Jul 26, 2007 5:02AM PDT

Nice thing about BMWs is they make you feel like you're a great driver, even if you aren't Michael Schumacher.

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bmw
by jpr Jul 26, 2007 5:04AM PDT

exactly....I can't wait for the New M3 and the 135i! Both should be beastly.

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Thank you
by wcunning Roadshow staff Jul 26, 2007 5:05AM PDT
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