“ Motti writes "avoiding the Chinese manufacturing onslaught here by local labor barriers in local installations can make a decent business." That's... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on May 4, 2012 at 2:54 PM EDT

“ I think the cube looks good; but I don't know much about art, just what I like. Anyway, getting back to the subject of the article - additive... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on May 1, 2012 at 1:41 PM EDT

“ I was curious about who has the patent high ground in finFET area. A quick google search turned up: "Since the year 2000, according to the U.S.... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on April 29, 2012 at 9:50 PM EDT

“ @trans Governments receive huge revenues from fossil fuel companies and consumers, i.e. royalties, property leases, and sales taxes above the... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on April 12, 2012 at 10:48 AM EDT

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“ @acowan @falstaff I think falstaff has provided the more logical arguments here. Acowan states a false dichotomy when he implies that falstaff's... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on April 3, 2012 at 12:03 AM EDT

“ Forecasting the number of electric cars with A123 batteries installed; must involve estimates for three factors: (Total # cars sold) x (%... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:00 AM EST

“ Great article from Rodney Brooks. I've heard the counter-argument for many years - that we can use our innovative capacity to invent new... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on February 20, 2012 at 11:26 AM EST

“ Multiple Survival Possibilities Tesla began its electric vehicle development at a time when the major automakers saw their opportunities... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:24 PM EST

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“ 445 million barrels of oil provides about 445/85 days worth of global oil demand, or 5.23 days worth. This represents roughly 1.44% of annual... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on January 19, 2012 at 3:48 PM EST

“ Good post; your analysis shows the kind of thinking that one needs to get beyond the gee whiz stage in considering new technology. But, I think... (read full comment) ” 

Posted on January 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM EST