... What a load of drivel, in my not very humble opinion. Specifically he claims 5 seconds 0-60 for 2.5 tonne SUV, and 60 mpg. Let's see, say the standard...
High Performance Affordable Electric Motorcycle Debuts. The Electric Vehicle Company, LLC of Boulder, Colorado, announces the launch of the Volta G/T, a new...
Chevy Hybrid SUV wins "Green Car of Year" - An eight-passenger sport utility vehicle, the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid from General Motors Corp, won the "Green Car...
I'm new to the group and a bit retro so please bear with me while I ask some politacally incorrect questions. 1> How much energy does it take to produce one so...
Where would one start to explain? Judging from all the "attitude" and just plain wrong statements, I'd have to say that I don't have the time to waste. You...
... Car"? roughly 18 months of the energy it takes to run it. (very roughly) ... Not much ... Just about ... 27.5mpg ... burns ... cars ... new ... You are...
... Who are you ranting at? ... Have we? (the moderator writes) ... real issues ... No, but apparently you can be rude, incomprehensible and unconstructive. ...
Mr Hippie, You are basically correct in your calculations concerning economies. This is exactly the reason I am rebuilding a 1988 full sized Blazer, since...
A little attitide 4 ya.......I can document the statements U call wrong. I got My driver's liscence in 1963. Gasoline was 18.9 cents a gallon. If U never...
May I call U Greg? U raise some good points. I'll try to answer yer comments in order. . 18mo of energy loss to produce one green car? Sounds pretty...
I'm totally not sure you are less stupid than anyone. I think we have different viewpoints. The last new car I could afford was a 1971 chevy one ton pickup...
well well well... we are all entitle to are own loves... but try driving your low millage vehicle when gas rationing starts again... and it will... we are at...
1> How much energy does it take to produce one so called "Green Car"? Depends on the car model. One would have to compare similar size and power models as well...
EV Headline News - Tesla Motors founder ousted Aptera could soon hit the road Phoenix Motorcars Signs Letter of Intent to Produce Cars in Mexico General Motors...
Well now that figures don't it. Big buis has forced another innovator outa the marketplace. Same happened to Nicola Tesla 80 years ago. Texaco bought the...
First YOU ARE NOT and NEVER WERE a HIPPIE! You INSULT the movement by using any part of that word. ... "IF YOU''RE NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION YOU ARE PART OF THE...
"I believe in free speech but..." sorry. While I admit that this particular set of posts does nothing for me, so long as you remain relatively civil, and...
Even though I don't agree with hippie12346 many of his points about legacy vehicles should be considered by those pushing alternative vehicle technologies....
I retract my request to ban this poster. I have sent a private email to him which includes the following. ... I stand by my posts. But, sitting back on it, I...
Hello group. I'd like to discuss a few thoughts on fuel savings and cost reduction for new and old vehicles alike. I'll start with vehicle options. Let's...
Thank you, Greg; I for one, believe that message boards are for discussion and examination of various viewpoints. I don't think boards would be very effective...
... interior ... Those figures are wrong. The a/c compressor for a full size sedan is rated for 7 hp, the belt cannot supply much more than that. Its duty ...
Old low efficiency vehicles vs. new high efficiency vehicles What were the numbers on continuing to drive an old car vs. buying a new one? I think it’s more...
http://cnwmr.com/nss-folder/automotiveenergy/DUST%20PDF%20VERSION.pdf Excerpt: "Over the course of 2003, the White Board became crowded with every conceivable...