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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...
Although I understand not using AC will increase gas milage. It is not always an option for some people in parts of the US. I happen to live in a climate that...
Good post Paul. Intangibles.......With any new technology there are many. I also suspect Greg's "facts he quotes" He supports everything auto manufacturers...
... suspect Greg's "facts he quotes" He supports everything auto manufacturers advertize. Do I really? ... companies are in buisness to sell U a new car....
Yes U do Greg.............my tinfoil hat tells me U gotta be a MFG rep. If U are not U are a dupe of MFG advertising. More the fool U are. ... suspect Greg's...
Yes greg be a good little MFG toady, I don't buy greg's line,,,,,I don't buy Al Gore either. I fully support their right to spew foolish opinions, I...
I've never been equated to Al Gore before. Yuck. Now, remember to punch eye holes in the garbage can over your head, otherwise you'll walk into lampposts. I'm...
You know, one doesn’t NEED to be nuts about the environment to be into efficiency. It’s fun for its own sake. It’s a challenge. Efficiency does not in...
... I usually lurk but I can't help myself after reading another of Lloyd's posts. I don't expect any single thing will make a dent. I do expect that many ...
Hi ....... I feel the same as you... I think everyone should try. ... Don Linda <saveearth@...> wrote: ... I usually lurk but I can't help myself after...
A couple of people have resigned from the group because the recent Lloyd (Hippie)/ Greg(me) exchange was unproductive. Fair enough. I've decided to ban Lloyd,...
Way to go Greg! NOW we can ALL return to our regularly scheduled "GROUP" Remember what we came here for? ... Cruiser, My .02 [Non-text portions of this message...
I recently came across a web page for a company that produces EV's and Serial Hybrids that are reasonably priced. The cars are using older lead acid battery...
We had 4 drivers, that time includes pit stops, and one electrical failure (grin). That was an 8 kWh Li-poly battery, that's the calorific equivalent of about...
Cool! Questions: What is it about using your old Christine car, minus the array, that might contribute to her world-beating performance? Looks like Christine ...
... It's a stupid record in the first place, anybody who felt like it could beat it. Our car is reasonably light and has a good Cd (about 0.2), and great...
