Yeah, you can tell its an iphone clone cos its got, like, buttons and a screen.

I don't think the DMCA is enforceable in Antigua...
And you thought offshore companies were all about money laundering!

Its not a trit, because while it has 3 states, one of those is not knowing whether its one of the other two. If dead/not dead cats aren't your thing, see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qubit

1 People who don't understand the difference between AC and DC, thats who.

2 By switching off the loops in the alternator, the alternator provides reduced load on the engine. Similar to switching off the A/C, it reduces loading on the engine when its least efficient.

3 I've heard of people who ran out of fuel using the starter motor to help them shift the car. A more powerful one would make it into a sort of hybrid-lite.

I think the point is that this is a retrofit for many older cars, to increase MPG. Lets face it, most cars on the road are old, rather than new. If a software update and a couple of extra cables can save you £$¥, wouldn't you choose it?