If it's not green, GM isn't interested. That seems to be the message at the American maker's stand this morning. Heading the line-up at this year's show is the firm's Opel Flexstreme concept. A fat-faced diesel hybrid with crescent shaped lamps at the front and rear-hinged doors in the back for easier access. The shape might not be to everyone's taste. But the car's green credentials will be. It can run for 55km on pure electricity, making it an emission free city car. The batteries are charged by the diesel engine. A nifty compartment in the back also stores Segway scooters - which might explain why I was forced to dodge two as I clamboured for the stand.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/210371/frankfurt_motor_show.html

Here's proof that Citroën's creativity is showing no signs of drying up. The C-Cactus is an eco-friendly car that, just like its prickly desert-living namesake, is very low on consumption. Debuting at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the diesel hybrid reveals what the future holds for a low-emission, super-economical C4-sized family car. Beneath the futuristic looks - which are influenced by previous concepts such as the C-Airplay and C-Buggy - the C-Cactus houses a 70bhp 1.4-litre HDi hybrid powerplant. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/210321/citroen_ccactus.html

No comet but a high altitude fly-past.
One might make a wish anyhow.

From the Money Belt.
Asked the Preferred Banker:
"Which business card, or rather, which cap
would you prefer?"

Media Republic, no Kings evidently.

Cool Caroline.

"Samsung!"

"There's still a shop in the shop."

Pauw Mannen.

Tuesday in Haarlem.
Algemeen Beschaafd Nederlands.

Damian Zwamborn is back in Canada, British Columbia,
rambling around, making this photo overlooking
Okanagan Lake from Quails' Gate Estate Winery.

Sunny moment.

Building of the new Municipal Museum is in full swing.
Note the lollypop.

Dry spell.

Siena.
(Guy was here.)

A ticket for the photo.
(Guy in Italy)

She finally confessed.
(Guy in Italy)

Three sisters.
(Guy in Italy)

All the way from the North.
(Guy in Italy)

Yogi Berra on holiday in Italy.
(Guy in Italy)

Fiat Balilla in carport.
(Guy in Italy)

Smart car for the narrow Italian streets.
(Guy in Italy)

Testing, testing.

I'll come and make love to you at twelve.
If I'm late just start without me.

The last photo taken on this trip.

We paddle further, back to the city.

It's getting late, but work goes on as if it's not dark yet.

While some passengers watched the marine environment
from the bow others enjoyed the flashy entertainment inside
by Nelly della Rosa, Captain Cook's girl,
and Tina Turner's twin sister.

Barge coming down from IJmuiden.

Police steaming up to IJmuiden.

Waiting for a new week.

Windmills of my mind.

The Amsterdam container terminal
as seen in the direction of the city.

On the way back to Amsterdam, cranes against the evening sky.

Some 75 km/h.

Offices, no heavenly houses.

Noordzeekanaal, to the West.

Kraanspoor.

On its way downtown.

"I bet they are a couple of stowaways."
"They'll come up eventually."

"Always fancied to sail away on a paddle wheeler."
"This here is the Kapitein Kok."
"Captain Cook. Thomas?"
"Let's try to get on board."

Week 36 2007. Last working days.

Week 36 2007. First 2 days.

Week 35 2007, Weekend.

Week 35 2007, The workdays.

Week 34 2007, Later days.

Week 34 2007. First days.

Week 33 2007. Later days.

Week 33 2007. First days.

Week 32 2007, Second half.

Week 32 2007, August 6th. First half.

Gay Parade August 4th.

Week 31 2007, weekend.

Week 31 2007, the latter half.

Week 31 2007, the first half.

Week 30, the latter days.

Week 30, first days.

Week 29, later days.

Week 29, first days.

Week 28, last days.

Week 28, first days.

Week 27.

Long weekend in Paris in week 27.

2007 second quarter.

2007 first quarter.

2006 second half.

2006 first half.

2003 - 2005.

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