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Permalink Reply by Bobi Carr ("parker") on June 17, 2009 at 6:47

Woo hoo! Let's build some demand for our HS right here in North Louisiana.

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Permalink Reply by North LA on June 17, 2009 at 9:47

I'm not 100% these will be NGV but I hope they are.

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Permalink Reply by The_Baron on June 17, 2009 at 7:06

This will mean quite a bit to the economy in Monroe.

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Permalink Reply by Taylor on June 17, 2009 at 7:29

Happy for the Monroe area!

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Permalink Reply by LP on June 17, 2009 at 7:15

GREAT NEWS !!! WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on June 17, 2009 at 10:31

Wonderful news even if it isn't CNG based. And no area of the state is more deserving. Congratulations Monroe/West Monroe/ NE. LA.

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Permalink Reply by sesport on June 17, 2009 at 16:24

A little additional info...

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/business/business_wire/story/617106.html

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Permalink Reply by Bobi Carr ("parker") on June 18, 2009 at 8:18

Natural Gas Cars Closer Than You Think?
Quint Tatro Jun 18, 2009 9:50 am


V-Vehicle may have good news for Westport Innovations.

This morning it dawned on me just how key it was that we moved to extreme cash levels last Friday. Hindsight being 20/20, it sure would have been nice to keep the hedges as "shorts," but changing a trade plan mid-trade is never a good idea. Nonetheless, I’ve manage to keep the account at YTD highs -- pushing 9% for the year -- while the S&P barely stays in the black.

Today, I enter with more noise pushing around the opening ticks. If you dig deeper, however, you'll see an interesting headline: It seems even the terrible auto industry can’t keep capitalism down. Business Insider reports that a California auto company, V-Vehicle, has taken over an abandoned factory in Northern Louisiana in order to establish their new manufacturing plant.
Why should you care about this, you ask? Details on the model of the automobile they’ll be making have yet to be released; however, one of the company's primary backers is T. Boone Pickens.

For those not in the know, T. Boone is one of the primary drivers behind compressed natural gas and a major holder of both Clean Energy (CLNE) and Westport Innovations (WPRT). In addition, CLNE secured the purchase of the Phill home refueling station last year, and has been on a rampage to buy up fueling stations around the country in order to distribute compressed natural gas.

So... Do you think V-Vehicle will be producing solar cars? I doubt it. My guess is that this will be the first domestic manufacturer of NGVs -- Natural Gas Vehicles.

Again, why should you care? Because WPRT -- which I own -- is a key player in the industry -- and, while it isn't directly tied to the consumer market, it has the strongest foothold within the heavy-duty market due to its partnership with Cummins Engines (CMI).

Technically speaking, WPRT is set up nicely today, and I'll consider adding shares on a move over yesterday’s high.

I'm eyeing a few other longs and a few other shorts, so stay tuned. Today should be interesting.

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Permalink Reply by sesport on June 18, 2009 at 9:59

Works for me. I had my "financial check-up" this week and things are looking healthier. I went down the portfolio list of investmenst checking off "yes, yes, yes."

Now, I'm off to go find out about an unusual vehicle I saw yesterday, looked like a cross between a motorcycle & a tricycle ... couldn't catch the make, but the model, I think, was "Stallion."

Thanks for the additional info & best :0)

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Permalink Reply by sesport on June 18, 2009 at 10:38

Found it ... lol ... kind of funny looking, but also looks like it would be fun.

http://www.thoroughbred-motorsports.com/default.aspx

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on June 18, 2009 at 11:18

A little pricey but, yeah, kinda cool. Closest dealer - Marshall.

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Permalink Reply by sesport on June 18, 2009 at 16:02

Skip - I spotted it over by Highland Hospital, it was the Black Cherry color. I'm surprised there wasn't an accident. Mileage isn't bad. I noticed it didn't really pick up & go, but now I see it's 4 cyl. and only 150 (I think) hp. I don't think they have an ng model, but who's to say it's not in development? Boy, it really looked like a fun ride! Probably has more stability than the motorcycles I've been reconsidering. lol

:0)

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