The Search Begins

Having had a few days to think on it, I'm slowly putting together some loose specifications for storm chase vehicles. Here are a few of the items on the wish list:

• Looking for decent traction available at all four corners
• Hoping for a BIG sunroof and windows
  
• Some extra bit of ground clearance for when we have to leave the road temporarilly, or when the road has surprises
• Gas milage in the high twenties (or better) for lots of range
  
• Room enough for four to crash for a short time without rearranging too much gear.

These requirements are pretty hard to meet with any single vehicle, but for right now they are merely a set of guidelines to help compare possible candidates. Most of the vehicles that have crossed my mind for this job fit into various "crossover" categories. Here are some of them, in no particular order:

• Isuzu Vehicross
• Cadillac SRX
• Toyota RAV (3rd gen)
• Toyota Highlander
  
• Chevrolet Traverse
• Dodge Journey
• Lexus RX
• Mazda 5
• Honda CRV
• Honda Element
• Volvo XC70
• Dodge Sprinter
• Nissan Rogue
• Nissan Murano
• Ford Taurus X
• Ford Edge
• Ford Flex
• Ford Kuga
• Ford Escape
• Audi Q5
• Volkswagen Tiguan

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New Toys for Old Boys

As I have mentioned before, problems with the world economy in general and the United States' economy in particular are making it hard to make good on new and innovative ideas.

One particular product on its way out is the Dash Express. Dash has decided to become a software solution provider, and no longer sell the Express. I'm sorry, Dash. I truly hope you get to stick around to lend your influence to anyone who might need it.

Just in the nick of time (or so it would seem), Telenav is offering their own Connected Personal Navigation Device, called the Shotgun. Again, this device is capable of some pretty interesting stuff. My favorite feature is "Gas by Price," which is something I've been looking for in a PND. Again, I am afraid for anyone attempting to bring a device like this to market, but at least it has some "good financial support" in Nokia. We'll see how that works out.