SmartCar for 2009

SmartCar will have an all electric model coming in 2009.

Specs according to newsletter from EnVironmental Motors

• Capable of producing a normal speed of 55 to 60 mph, with a cruising speed of up to 75mph

• Range of approx 320 miles at 55-60 mph
  

• Range of approx 200 miles at 75 mph
  

• Short charge with onboard generator: 2 hours. Fully charged in about 8 hours
  

• Air Conditioning
  

• SMART RDS FM/CD Player
  

• Price range $30,999- $33,999 (ouch, nothing smart about that)
  

$500 lemonade

This reminds me of the costs to become a Registered Interior Designer under SB 1312.
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NCIDQ keeps changing the goal post

As a follow up to “NCIDQ blew it” – I want to thank Debra O. for reminding us designers out there that NCIDQ keeps changing their requirements for candidates who might want to sit for their exam.

Excerpts from Debra’s comment:

“….the people deciding who may even register for the NCIDQ exam are trying to make it impossible for anyone else to ever take the test.”

“Last year they implemented a new rule requiring all experience counted toword the minimum requirement must occur after the education requirement. What happens to those who have a number of years in the industry, and decide to return to school? Tough luck.”

“This January a new requirement makes that experience only count if the job is supervised by an NCIDQ certificate-holder, or a licensed architect!”

Read all of her comments here (#2)

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