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Topic: We'll pay for auto industry's monumental waste
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skeptikool
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posted 26 February 2006 02:23 PM
While there will be excitement and great moral support accompanying 40 teams as they race around the world in a mix of hybrid and fuel cell cars in 2008, we must ask how this can possibly benefit drivers or the environment.Consider, even, the fuelling and technical support teams that must accompany such a venture. The costs will be staggering and will certainly be passed on to put these vehicles, when available, more out of reach. The race is to start in New York and end in Paris. source: The Province - 26 Feb 06 I see here a delaying tactic. Far better that money be applied to fast tracking the manufacture of these vehicles for delivery to the public.
From: Delta BC | Registered: Dec 2005
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skeptikool
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posted 26 February 2006 05:17 PM
BCseawalker quote: I'm one consumer who has no car and been waiting ... and waiting ... and waiting ... for alternative fuel vehicles - and ...
There are probably fewer areas in which trickle down (no pun intended) has been contrived, than in the development of rechargable batteries. That and, of course, deliberately withheld battery technology. It is therefore encouraging to read of Subaru's pure electric R1E (concept) auto. Reportedly, it has a range of 120 kilometres using a magnesium lithium-ion battery the size of a breadbox.(recharged in 15 minutes) Would not such a vehicle perform the commute to and from work for the vast majority? And just supposing one was to sacrifice some trunk space for a couple more of those "breadboxes". More innovation from offshore. Unfortunately, we again award Brownie points as we wait for "concept" to become actuality.
From: Delta BC | Registered: Dec 2005
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