Date:         Fri, 2 Sep 2005 20:16:48 -0400
Reply-To:     Wil Haslup <wil@CHARMFX.COM>
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From:         Wil Haslup <wil@CHARMFX.COM>
Subject:      Re: shared madness?
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David Bohannan wrote:
> Well I would be interested in collaborating with others in an effort to
> "recycle" the bodies and revamp the drivetrains with something even more
> utilitarian...efficient...
>
> I love the idea of electric but am so discouraged by the weight of the
> batteries....and in addition to that, how are we really saving any energy
> when we are just sucking it from a different resource?
>
> Oh well...still dreamin...
>
> Dave

hybrids improve economy by using the engine to charge the electrics so
you don't have to charge from the grid.  With the generating braking
that also contributes.

While diesels and biodiesels and hybrids aren't the whole answer they
are an improvement over straight gas engines at this point.

...something to do while looking for more solutions.



--

Wil


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