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Date:         Wed, 4 Jun 2008 09:53:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
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From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Will be worth less or more?
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4846995A.5000401@charter.net>
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"John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> said:


> Even with modernizing and up-grading I think the fuel thing is going to
> spell the end for all Vanagons. I forsee a time when the changing fuel
> availability drives a change in fuel types which is even now driving
> major changes in engine  design. And the new fuel/engine combinations
> won't work for the vans.


What do you think will be powering cars in 15 years?  Flux Capacitors?
Dilithium crystals?  I'd be surprised if it's anything other than
internal combustion or electric motors, both of which should be able to
work in a Vanagon, given some degree of work/money spent.


You're right, though, most people won't bother.


Allan
--
1991 Vanagon GL
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