Motorcycle riders in Oklahoma to run red lights legally?
Motorcycle riders in Oklahoma may soon be able to run red lights legally under certain circumstances. It may sound odd at first, but many motorcyclists are familiar with sitting at intersections and staring at red lights that refuse to change due to sensors that are not calibrated to detect vehicles smaller than automobiles. In many cases, weight sensors cannot detect motorcycles, so the rider is forced to sit at the light with the engine idling away. House Bill 1795 seeks to change all that by allowing motorcycle riders the ability to ride through red lights if there isn’t any oncoming traffic and if its done in a safe manner. Good idea? We’re not sure, but its backers say that the passage of this bill would likely reduce riding accidents and it would also have the desirable effect of saving fuel and reducing emissions. Similar legislation already exists in South Carolina. [Source: Clutch and Chrome | Photo: lattiboy ] Auto Blog: Legislation and Policy , On Two Wheels , USA Motorcycle riders in Oklahoma to run red lights legally? originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green
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Geneva 2009: Mitsubishi iMiEV Sport Air
click for a high res gallery of the Mitsubishi iMiEV Sport Air Mitsubishi revealed the latest iteration of its iMiEV Sport this morning in Geneva, the Sport Air. This year’s version is marginally longer (20 mm) and taller for what Mitsubishi describes as a “more technical” look to the tear drop shape. While the new concept doesn’t look dramatically different, some of the contours are a bit sharper, and solar power cells are embedded in the lower portion of the windshield and the removable glass roof. The iMiEV Sport Air uses an aluminum space frame to carry its lithium ion battery and electric drive system, which help limit mass to just 2,072 pounds. The motor gets a bump from the standard iMiEV’s 47 kW to 60 kW which helps acceleration, and the range climbs from 100 miles to 120 miles, although Mitsubishi has declined to specify whether the new battery is larger. Gallery: Geneva 2009: Mitsubishi Sport Air Auto Blog: EV/Plug-in , Mitsubishi , Geneva Motor Show Geneva 2009: Mitsubishi iMiEV Sport Air originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green
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