Posted on 08/14/2005 2:26:28 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
When they come out with a nice sized powerful 4x4 then I will jump on board. Until then I just have to deal with my 350 GMC Sierra. You do what you gotta do.
When they finally build a hybrid with a V-8 Hemi, than maybe I'll reconsider.
How much are you willing to pay?
So that gives the car an extra 2 KWH of power.
I'd say the guy is lying, trying to raise money for him to pi$$ away.
Stirling engines would be cheap to produce in mass quanities and really don't require that much material. Every new technology is expensive, but once it is accepted and mass produced it becomes relatively inexpensive.
My response was to all the negative comments. You can have a stronger lightweight hybrid car using new (or soon to be invented) composites. These cars would could zip along rather nicely, charge superfast using nano-technology batteries, and with solar powered Stirling engines not need to be plugged in for trips to work, mall, and food shopping.
The future is coming whether we like it or not.
looked up this today,thought it was cool
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4076811.stm
if their not lying about the 300Hp claim,steam might be the way to go
talked about this on a earier thread http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1462760/posts?page=83#83
looked up this today,thought it was cool
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4076811.stm
if their not lying about the 300Hp claim,steam might be the way to go
Electricity plants are several times more efficient at energy usage a car. That being said, the charging of batteries to drive a car has it's own inefficiencies. I'm not sure whether this technique is more or less efficient in the end.
Although if we got the power from nukes, then we may not actually have better energy efficiency, we may though reduce oil usage.
How many "D" size batteries do you think a teenager goes through simply for entertainment in 10 years?
150?
That the size and number of "cells" in my 2003 Prius.
The current cost of replacement is 60% less than the numbers listed in the article, and dropping.
Time to stop being silly.
Tips for better gas mileage:
1. Take care of your vehicle. Clean oil, fresh spark plugs and a well-tuned motor are more efficient than a run-down system.
2. Check your air filter. If dirty or old, replace it.
3. Run your air conditioner less.
4. Use the correct gasoline. Most cars run well on an octane rating of 87. Mostly it's just high-performance and turbocharged engines that need higher octane. If your engine is pinging on acceleration or up hills (sounds like shaking uncooked popcorn in a glass jar) use a higher octane gasoline. Check the owner's manual for your vehicle's requirements.
5. Keep your tires inflated properly. Incorrect inflation leads to rolling resistance from the tires. Most car tires should be inflated to 32 PSI.
6. Drive at an even speed, whenever possible. It's more efficient than rushing to the next traffic light and then stopping.
7. Use cruise control on the highway.
8. Choose the route with the flattest terrain and fewest stops, if you can.
9. Drive on highways instead of city streets, where practical. A vehicle moving at constant speed is more efficient than one that slows and speeds up, stops and starts.
10. Do all your driving errands at once. A cold engine consumes more gas than a warmed up engine.
11. Read the label the federal government requires on new cars the next time you shop for a vehicle. It tells a model's estimated city and highway mileage so that you can compare mileage figures for all the vehicles you consider.
12. Eliminate unnecessary cargo. Hauling heavy loads in the trunk or inside the car will lower your gas mileage.
13. Drive at 55 MPH. It saves gas.
14. Keep track of your car's mileage: if it changes drastically, follow the above steps and then go see your mechanic if you can't figure out why.
Not true for hybrids.
Driving up and down San Joaquin Valley, average MPG: 48
Driving over the mountains to San Francisco and back, average MPG: 54.
Consistently. Can't explain it.
Stirling engines are making a comeback. LOL
http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/003285.html
I believe everything they've built in the last 20 or so years as been natural gas. They've converted many to natural gas as well.
As long as it has very good acceleration and can tow a trailer, I'm all for it. I also need to know the total costs vs. mpg.
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