Hydrogen is just amounts to an energy storage medium like batteries and unless someone comes up with a really cheap source of electricity, it is only useful in...
... I always wondered about that. BTW, where did you see these stats? Does your source have any other interesting tidbits? -- Dave Typinski davetyp@......
... And who lives in United States, which is able to deliver cruise missiles with pinpoint accuracy upon the heads of the true owners of the oil wasted by ...
I'm sure that those figures came from either Car and Driver, Autoweek or Road and Track. I would figure they were in an editorial circa 1973- 1975. I would...
If your point is that we could spend some of that money at home, I'm all for it. And a little attention to the technology of moving people would not be wasted...
Regarding ownership of oil, I'm not trying to use the phrase "true owners" polemically. It would be enough for my edification to ask the "true owners" of ...
John Tinker
jtinker@...
Jan 1, 2003 8:31 pm
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... I think you're speaking of contracts made under duress. Or something similar. And 'tis a good point, too. But, considering that it runs about a buck a...
Who says that we protect the House of Saud from their own people? They certainly would not say so. I know there are malcontents but are they in any way a...
... Change that to "about a buck or two a barrel." I found the Mother Of All Energy Statistics Web Sites: The U. S. Energy Information Administration ...
... Along the same lines, why do people protest a McDonalds in Paris or a Starbucks in Zurich? I don't see Americans having a fit about cultural contamination...
murr rhame
murr@...
Jan 2, 2003 1:17 am
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This is an animation that runs too fast but is worth looking at. See if you can figure it out. I do okay until just before the end. ... M Kinsler ...
... http://www2.incredimail.com/multimedia/flash/new_year4.swf The ball drops down the pipe The ball strikes a lever The tipping lever strikes a match The...
murr rhame
murr@...
Jan 2, 2003 3:21 am
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... I haven't read the whole paper yet, but this one seems pretty informative: (it's a .doc file) ...
John Tinker
jtinker@...
Jan 2, 2003 7:44 am
11554
... space they ... Why does an SUV block anyone's vision more than a minivan, large pickup, bus, etc? When did SUV's become everybody's favorite whipping boy?...
Jay Himlie
jayh@...
Jan 2, 2003 6:08 pm
11555
SUVs are everyone's whipping boy because they are now one of the most popular forms of passenger vehicle. When only hunters and other woodsy folk owned them...
... points. But, as the owner of a small SUV, I do get defensive when the entire class gets tarred with the same brush. ... do, ... We are looking at a Prius...
Jay Himlie
jayh@...
Jan 3, 2003 12:30 am
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I suppose I wouldn't be contributing to peace on the SUV issue by mentioning that my principal vehicle is a 1996 Geo Metro. 3 cylinders, between 46 and 50...
... I happen to share this predicament. I fit fairly well in the newer ('97 and up) Honda Accords; also, I've heard that the new VW Bugs are amazingly roomy...
Diesels do have their problems in cars. They are inherently noiser, they smell bad and they are generally much slower. I don't know if it is related to the...
... The European versions of the diesels are rather cleaned up. Try finding a gasoline powered taxi in germany. The higher compression ratios of a diesel,...
As far as I can tell, the Geo is one of the thriftiest all gas vehicles on the road. It's a great commuter car (unless you get squashed by an SUV) but probably...
... Well, since he was a carpenter, which means that he worked in wood, stone, and concrete, I'd vote for a rusty full-size pickup truck with a camper top and...
Or an old Econoline... ... From: Mark Kinsler [SMTP:kinsler33@...] Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 11:26 AM To: howthingswork@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
Been doing some research on EPA reports after our recent automotive discussions. ... 1992 audit of |the EPA by an independent blue-ribbon panel of scientists,...
Jay Himlie
jayh@...
Jan 6, 2003 6:54 pm
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... <snip> ... Are we comparing apples to oranges? Are they taking 15% off the sticker or off the test results? ... Perhaps I'm being a wee bit dense today;...
For eveyone who is geting ready to invest in Clone-Aid, here's some real hokum to check out... http://buydehydratedwater.com/index.html I think that the "Job...
... Dave (and everybody else...), I'm afraid I'm more than a wee bit embarrassed for the rant. After your post, I re-read and relooked at the information. My...
Jay Himlie
jayh@...
Jan 6, 2003 9:57 pm
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... He missed his calling...he could have made a fortune prior to Y2K... Jay...
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