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Russell Sutton Radial Start Up Shows Promise and Required Changes

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The long awaited start up of Russell Sutton's 9 cylinder radial engine has finally come about, as these videos show and it sounds just like a proper radial should. He's made some changes and additions since we last saw it, having to do with some plumbing for lubrication and the addition of a system for running the engine on LPG or propane, detailed in video one. However, as … [Read more...]

E.J. Potter the Michigan Madman – R.I.P.

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We just lost a good one, E.J Potter, the Michigan Madman, is gone. We've written about his Chevy powered drag bikes several times on The Kneeslider and a few years ago reviewed his book, Michigan Madman, but yesterday, when I wrote about his Super Slot Car, I had no idea, that just two days before on April 30th, E.J. had passed away. EJ was a wonderful example of the hands … [Read more...]

E J Potter and the Super Slot Car

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EJ Potter, the Michigan Madman, built a few projects many folks aren't aware of. Best known for his Widow Maker Chevy V8 motorcycle drag racers and his Allison V12 tractors, I thought some of you might like to see his Super Slot Car since we were just discussing electric motorcycles using generators instead of batteries. EJ Potter was the epitome of a doer, a fellow that … [Read more...]

Gasoline or Electric – Why Not Both?

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Start a conversation about electric motorcycles or cars and you get responses quickly falling into either of two camps: One group has no time for electric vehicles because they haven't made the leap to practicality, they have too little range and take far too long to recharge. While admitting they have some performance potential, the downside outweighs any upside. Check … [Read more...]

Electric Scooters Become Pedestrian Friendly with Dominos Safe Sound – Problem Solved

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Some say electric vehicles are dangerous because they lack engine sounds and pedestrians can't hear them approaching. Dominos Pizza has a whole fleet of electric delivery scooters so they decided it was their responsibility to protect the public and their research department developed the "Safe Sound" system. Real world tests as shown in the video confirm, it works pretty well, … [Read more...]

GE Garages Creates Another Option for Builders

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With TechShop slowly expanding, GE seems to be jumping into the same space with GE Garages. Further, they are partnering with several companies in the process, and TechShop is one of them. GE Garages are a series of skill-building centers developed in partnership with Skillshare, TechShop, Quirky, Make and Inventables that serve as manufacturing labs for technologists, … [Read more...]