🚔8: We're testing a new hub for car information - for official and crowd-sourced intelligence
Our New Mission 🚀
Every man remakes himself, like a master sculptor chisels away at the marble of his own character. This is our remake.
At the beginning, I envisioned Autohaven to be a social network for car conversations, very niche. And so I built our car feed, basic as it is, to test the waters.
It works, but it's not so great without a community. A social network is as good as its people/users. So for us to have a great social network, we need people on it.
So I've been chiseling away at various solutions to this nagging problem, and I am happy to report that I think I have found a possible answer to that million-dollar question.
The Bank Yes, I think the bank is the answer. The bank of car intelligence, from the manufacturer, everyone in between, to the final car owner and user of the car.
To illustrate, have a look at one piece that I recently added to the bank.
specs and features of a Tesla
It shows a nimble yet probably the most important piece of information you need when making the decision to buy a car - the features and specs you will get in return for your hard-earned money.
And this is just one piece of the cake, a lot goes into it, as I discovered.
And so I am putting together massive data bank of everything cars, which perfectly fits into the vision I had for Autohaven when I started.
Also, I am not dumping in there everything I find on the interwebs, I am critically looking for that needle in the haystack, to present to you the most important bits that you need to know.
The Rack Another probably most important piece to this is the rack, the thing that organizes all this information.
I realize that anything can be found on the web, but the difference in the quality of delivery can be as little as how that information is organized and presented to you. It matters a lot. Which is why we are seeing AI eating Google's cake live.
So I have put some good thoughts and efforts into how this should be organized and presented to you. Including a smart way to search and find what you're looking for!
The Date When is this coming live? Well, some of it is already available on autohaven.io, on the homepage. But that's like only 1/4 of it. I am testing out the remaining 3/4 and it should be landing on Autohaven next week, God-willing!
So watch out, keep a tab, notify a friend.
I do honestly think we are onto something here, and I hope you and I do get something out of it, and all of us win!
Otherwise what do you think of the bank? Is it a good answer to this problem? Let me know in the comments/replies. Or join the conversation on Twitter.
As always, thanks a lot for your support, much love and appreciation 🫶
Kaka
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On the other hand, my superb writer, Sir Robert, has been hard on the works writing a lot of good stuff about car engines! I am really enjoying his writing.
I am sharing his latest down below, please have a read and share as well! :)
Henry Ford's Model T Engine
Henry Ford, born on July 30, 1863, in Springwells Township, Michigan, was an influential industrialist and business leader. As the founder of the Ford Motor Company, he played a crucial role in making automobiles accessible and affordable for middle-class Americans through what became known as Fordism.
Ford was deeply committed to the idea that the automobile could transform society. His innovative manufacturing techniques and focus on producing reliable, budget-friendly vehicles led to the creation of the Model T, a car that epitomized mobility in the early 20th century.
Ford's family included his wife, Clara Bryant Ford, and their only child, Edsel Ford. He had several great-grandchildren, such as Sheila Ford Hamp, William Clay Ford Jr., and Alfred Ford, among others.
Charles Franklin Kettering's Electric Starter
Did you know? Before the advent of Kettering's electric starter, starting an automobile was a laborious and potentially hazardous task.
Vehicles of the early 20th century typically used hand cranks, which required significant physical effort and posed risks to drivers.
The process involved several steps:
Ensure that the car is in neutral and the parking brake is engaged to prevent any unintended movement.
Identify the hand crank, usually stored under the hood or at the front of the vehicle.
Carefully insert the crank into the designated slot at the front of the engine.
Stand to the side of the vehicle to minimize the risk of injury in the event of an engine backfire.
Rotate the crank in the appropriate direction (usually clockwise) several times to build up tension in the engine.
Ensure the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and that you are ready to start the engine.
With a swift and forceful motion, pull the crank to attempt to start the engine. This may require multiple attempts.
If the engine backfires, quickly step back to avoid injury, as the crank can jerk violently.
If the engine does not start, repeat the process, ensuring the crank is securely inserted each time.
Cadillac's V16 Engine
The decision to develop the V16 engine was driven by Cadillac's desire to establish a new standard for luxury vehicles.
Chief engineers estimated that the new flagship model, larger and heavier than its predecessors, would require at least a 40 percent increase in power.
Cadillac considered various options to achieve this goal, including supercharging and enlarging the existing V-8, but ultimately concluded that adding more cylinders was the best solution.
By doubling the number of pistons, Cadillac could achieve the necessary power with smaller, lighter components, thus maintaining refinement and reliability.
