Comments on: “Tailpipe Riches: Car of the Future” Outstanding Investments

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:15:20 +0000

Spot on.
MMM looks better than GLW right now, silicon, silicone or not. Conglomerates, not withstanding GE and TDY, generally trade at lower multiples.
Like TDY right now maybe to 100 from 65.
Re automotive applications, VLKAY up 45% this year, possibly anticipating Fall 2008 US reintroduction of the clean 45 mpg VW TDI which runs on biodiesel. Currently driving GEO Metro getting 54 mpg. Concerned about replacing batteries in Prius. WPT.TO, 14, doing well with heavy duty Diesel to Compressed Gas conversions. Jeffries and Lazard just raised 85 million for them to expand, about to trade on OTC with recent good news. Happy smileage.

By: oneinamill

oneinamill — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:25:19 +0000

The reason Deisel is so high is becuse(in my opinion) is because we got away from shipping by rail and started shipping by truck.
I live 20 miles from Corning and since building their Diesel plan they have added on almost continuously. one of the reasons for their downfall was trying to expand the fiberoptics business before perfecting it. the CEO at the time was not a Houghton family member and was dismissed shortly after. they now have a new medical product that has bee touted as a major breakthrough at present they have the patent.
enjoy reading your e-mails wish I had money to invest but looks like I never will.

By: Elissa Stein

Elissa Stein — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:19:42 +0000

Corning’s website shows that some of its green technology customers include
Delphi, Navistar,Chrysler,Detroit Diesel,Hyundai-Kia and VW. They did expand their factory in China, too.

By: trevor peasland

trevor peasland — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:25:18 +0000

I’m with Mark.
I get anywhere from 60-70 mpg (Cdn.) from my Prius. Interestingly, Toyota suggests better mileage in city driving than on the highway. I only get 50-60 mpg (Cdn.) in town. Just filled the tank ($43) after going 720 km.

By: Chas

Chas — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:38:53 +0000

Diesel now is about 10p / litre more expensive than gasoline in UK. People in US are always shocked to learn that we pay $11 for a gallon of unleaded gasoline – you’re lucky there with low taxes.