Self Driving Car in nəˈvædə

 Chris Gerdes Director for the Center of Automotive Research at Stanford, gave a talk at the TEDxStanford. His main point was that if a car was to be completely autonomous, it should at least be comparable with the very best human driver. This in turn means it should be able to reach high speeds without flinching.His claim is that that a vehicle should be able to go upward of 150 MPH without error.

Chris Gerdes of Standford

During his time on TED , Chris made mention of Futurama, an exhibit at the 1939 World's Fair. Contrary to popular opinion, this is not merely a Matt Groening directed cartoon. The Futurama exhibit was sponsored by GM who at the time promoted self driving vehicle as part of a futuristic society. 

 Futurama Exhibit Article

Real life examples of Autonomous car driving include the one mentioned in the video. Google obtained the right to "Drive" their car in the Sate of Nevada. Just for Chris Gerdes reference,we pronounce it nəˈvædə not the other way. You can check out the info on how Google obtained licensing for that particular project

Google Car Legal to Drive in NV.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Nationaly & Locally in Northern Nevada October 2013

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month began over 25 years ago. NBCAM's intent was to provide invaluable information on this disease and generate greater access to supportive services. Many companies and groups work in conjunction with the American Cancer Society to raise awareness and help those who are fighting. 

 View the NBCAM Website for more details  Wikipedia Article on NBCAM

Facilities that provide low cost screenings can be easily located; this encourages early screenings and prevention. according to available statistics, 1 out of every 8 woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer.  Early detection of this terrible disease is absolutely crucial. When breast cancer is detected in the early stages, the survival rate in 98%, we would love for it to be 100%!  Early detection planners are available for many smart phones and on your desktop.

Create Your Early Prevention Plan   See American Cancer Society's Available Programs

Possible Tax Deductions for Breast Cancer Patients

Local Efforts in the Nevada Community 

Nevada Health Centers is sponsoring a specialized early detection license plate. The proceeds from these plates will go towards the Mammovan. Nevada Health Centers Support Info The Mammovan in Nevada is a resource for woman in remote areas, or people who are uninsured and low income. In Addition, The local Carson City Think Pink Event was held at Red's 395 Grill. Admission was free and all proceeds went to Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center for cancer education. Carson City Thinks Pink

GM Ranked 1st in Quality

On Wednesday General motors was named by J.D. Power and Associates as the automotive company  with the best quality. This was stated via their annual automotive survey. JD Power Survey
These rankings our based off of surveys and opinions of people who purchased these models.
"Nothing energizes us more than receiving the verification of quality from our customers," said Alicia Boler-Davis, vice president global quality and U.S. customer experience for the company.

If you have questions or concerns about how quality is ascertained, read this breakdown of customer surveys for specific models.  How Valid are Car Ratings?

Chevrolet Volt Versus the Nissan Leaf

      Test Drive a Volt at Michael Hohl Motor Company                Find a Volt Locally

This side by side comparison of the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt test factors such as handling and power.What are the specifications of either model? The gentlemen from fast lane car will give us a demonstration and go for a "drag race".

    The Volt ranked highest in vehicle appeal among compact cars for two consecutive years.  Over 70,000 new vehicle owners were included in an automotive performance study. The studies intent was to determine important factors of customer appeal such as fuel economy, driving dynamics, vehicle interior, and driving safety among other features.  To see more information from J.D. Power visit JD Power Research 2013 Volt

    Can you imagine only having to fill up once a month? Volt owners who charge their vehicles regularly on average are capable of traveling some 900 miles before returning to the pump. Volt owners across the nation have journeyed an total of 100,000,000 EV miles. This is evidence not merely of time and money saved, but also demonstrates Chevy and Chevy owners dedication to the environment.

Want to learn more about how the Volt works? Volt FAQ Want to find out what tax incentive you'd qualify for if you purchased a volt? Volt Tax Credit