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The Tailgate / Today in history 8-31
Last post by remrogers - August 31, 2026, 10:30:20 AM1955
August 31
General Motors demonstrates first solar-powered car
On August 31, 1955, William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corp. (GM) demonstrates his "Sunmobile," the world's first solar-powered automobile, at the General Motors Powerama auto show held in Chicago, Illinois.
The vehicle was 15 inches long.
Cobb's Sunmobile introduced, however briefly, the field of photovoltaics—the process by which the sun's rays are converted into electricity when exposed to certain surfaces—into the gasoline-drenched automotive industry. When sunlight hit 12 photoelectric cells made of selenium (a nonmetal substance with conducting properties) built into the Sunmobile, an electric current was produced that in turn powered a tiny motor. The motor turned the vehicle's driveshaft, which was connected to its rear axle by a pulley. Visitors to the month-long, $7 million Powerama marveled at some 250 free exhibits spread over 1 million square feet of space on the shores of Lake Michigan. In addition to Cobb's futuristic mini-automobile, Powerama visitors were treated to an impressive display of GM's diesel-fueled empire, from oil wells and cotton gins to submarines and other military equipment.
Today, more than a half-century after Cobb debuted the Sunmobile, a mass-produced solar car has yet to hit the market anywhere in the world. Solar-car competitions are held worldwide, however, in which design teams pit their sun-powered creations (also known as photovoltaic or PV cars) against each other in road races such as the 2008 North American Solar Challenge, a 2,400-mile drive from Dallas, Texas, to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
August 31
General Motors demonstrates first solar-powered car
On August 31, 1955, William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corp. (GM) demonstrates his "Sunmobile," the world's first solar-powered automobile, at the General Motors Powerama auto show held in Chicago, Illinois.
The vehicle was 15 inches long.
Cobb's Sunmobile introduced, however briefly, the field of photovoltaics—the process by which the sun's rays are converted into electricity when exposed to certain surfaces—into the gasoline-drenched automotive industry. When sunlight hit 12 photoelectric cells made of selenium (a nonmetal substance with conducting properties) built into the Sunmobile, an electric current was produced that in turn powered a tiny motor. The motor turned the vehicle's driveshaft, which was connected to its rear axle by a pulley. Visitors to the month-long, $7 million Powerama marveled at some 250 free exhibits spread over 1 million square feet of space on the shores of Lake Michigan. In addition to Cobb's futuristic mini-automobile, Powerama visitors were treated to an impressive display of GM's diesel-fueled empire, from oil wells and cotton gins to submarines and other military equipment.
Today, more than a half-century after Cobb debuted the Sunmobile, a mass-produced solar car has yet to hit the market anywhere in the world. Solar-car competitions are held worldwide, however, in which design teams pit their sun-powered creations (also known as photovoltaic or PV cars) against each other in road races such as the 2008 North American Solar Challenge, a 2,400-mile drive from Dallas, Texas, to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
#42
Trapping and Fur Talk / Trophy!
Last post by nastygunz - August 30, 2026, 10:11:06 PM #43
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: My name is Bond,
Last post by nastygunz - August 30, 2026, 10:08:42 PMHes the youngest in the whole clan so he gets plenty of attention lol. He's got a lifetime hunting and fishing license, and a list of chores already he has to do every day. Hopefully that will keep him from growing up to be a left-wing snowflake liberal ha ha ha. Both his dad and his grandpa are telephone lineman and rough and ready outdoorsman. And he has a whole battalion of uncles to teach him all the tricks😇.
#44
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: My name is Bond,
Last post by coyote101 - August 30, 2026, 12:12:26 PMLittle chap is looking suave and debonair. I'll bet he is a lady killer. 
Pat
Pat
#45
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: Strike a Pose!
Last post by nastygunz - August 30, 2026, 10:53:32 AMHe didn't get any wine but he was guzzling Coca-Cola as fast as he could. 
#46
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: SWAT!
Last post by nastygunz - August 30, 2026, 10:52:06 AMHe's going to prison to meet his new best friend big Bubba.
#47
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: My name is Bond,
Last post by nastygunz - August 30, 2026, 10:51:03 AMThat binky needs to go!
#48
The Tailgate / Today in history 8-30
Last post by remrogers - August 30, 2026, 09:59:41 AM1776
August 30
Washington refuses British general's letter of reconciliation
On August 30, 1776, General George Washington gives the New York Convention three reasons for the American retreat from Long Island. That same day, he rejects British General William Howe's second letter of reconciliation.
With Howe and a superior British force having recently landed at Long Island—they handed the Continentals a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn Heights on August 27—Washington gave these reasons for his decision to retreat: the need to reunite his forces, the extreme fatigue of his soldiers and the lack of proper shelter from the weather.
For his part, Howe had attempted to reconcile with the Patriots before blood was spilled, but had been rejected by Washington because he had failed to use Washington's title of "general" when addressing the letter. Even after beating the Continentals at Brooklyn Heights, Howe looked for a peaceful resolution, allowing Washington and his army to escape by boat to Manhattan and sending yet another letter to Washington through American General John Sullivan. Washington refused to accept the missive, but gave Sullivan permission to deliver it to Congress in Philadelphia.
On September 11, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and other congressional representatives accepted Howe's offer and reopened talks on Staten Island. The negotiations fell through when the British refused to accept American independence as a condition for peace.
The British captured New York City on September 15; it would remain in British hands until the end of the war.
August 30
Washington refuses British general's letter of reconciliation
On August 30, 1776, General George Washington gives the New York Convention three reasons for the American retreat from Long Island. That same day, he rejects British General William Howe's second letter of reconciliation.
With Howe and a superior British force having recently landed at Long Island—they handed the Continentals a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn Heights on August 27—Washington gave these reasons for his decision to retreat: the need to reunite his forces, the extreme fatigue of his soldiers and the lack of proper shelter from the weather.
For his part, Howe had attempted to reconcile with the Patriots before blood was spilled, but had been rejected by Washington because he had failed to use Washington's title of "general" when addressing the letter. Even after beating the Continentals at Brooklyn Heights, Howe looked for a peaceful resolution, allowing Washington and his army to escape by boat to Manhattan and sending yet another letter to Washington through American General John Sullivan. Washington refused to accept the missive, but gave Sullivan permission to deliver it to Congress in Philadelphia.
On September 11, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and other congressional representatives accepted Howe's offer and reopened talks on Staten Island. The negotiations fell through when the British refused to accept American independence as a condition for peace.
The British captured New York City on September 15; it would remain in British hands until the end of the war.
#49
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: SWAT!
Last post by FinsnFur - August 30, 2026, 09:40:55 AM"narco cartel guy" humiliated 
#50
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: Strike a Pose!
Last post by FinsnFur - August 30, 2026, 09:39:22 AMThats the "im going over to tell mom" look shes shooting to her brother for getting drunk on wine.