Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: US Gasoline Prices Hit All Time Historical Highest Level - Adjusted For Inflation

2007-05-23 Thread Mike Weaver
Maybe an open source car? The problem with new cars is that they can't be fixed. I knew someone who got a new BMW 540 and it was replaced by insurance after the radio was stolen. Wiring and electronics too messed up to fix. 80k disposable car! Dawie Coetzee wrote: The problem I've got

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: US Gasoline Prices Hit All Time Historical Highest Level - Adjusted For Inflation

2007-05-23 Thread Zeke Yewdall
Wha?? I did have to replace the radio in my '91 VW because after I replaced the battery, it went into security mode and wouldn't turn on again. And I refused to go to the dealership to have them fix that. I suppose I was supposed to take it there to get the battery replaced to begin

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: US Gasoline Prices Hit All Time Historical Highest Level - Adjusted For Inflation

2007-05-23 Thread Dawie Coetzee
Hey Zeke, are you familiar with this one? http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/renewables/wilde/sterfo1.htm -D - Original Message From: Zeke Yewdall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Wednesday, 23 May, 2007 4:42:18 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: US Gasoline Prices

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: US Gasoline Prices Hit All Time Historical Highest Level - Adjusted For Inflation

2007-05-23 Thread Zeke Yewdall
Hadn't seen that one. I knew they had some previous electric race cars with similar setups for the drivetrain -- a mazda somethingorother I think. But hadn't seen the hotrod. On 5/23/07, Dawie Coetzee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Zeke, are you familiar with this one?

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: US Gasoline Prices Hit All Time Historical Highest Level - Adjusted For Inflation

2007-05-23 Thread Darryl McMahon
Ah, yes. Wildman Rod rides again! The Ford coupe is a beauty, if a tad impractical for most applications. I think we need to rethink the car before we try to open source it. My idea for a plug-in electric hybrid (biodiesel) has been picked up by someone else with more resources and I hope to

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: US Gasoline Prices Hit All Time Historical Highest Level - Adjusted For Inflation

2007-05-23 Thread John Beale
Speaking of disposable cars: My ex-girlfriend's parents purchased a new Mercedes-Benz E-class and when Mercedes shipped the car, the in-dash navigation systems (which her parents ordered) were not available yet, so they provided them with another E-class without the navigation system

[Biofuel] Newbie Seeking Diesel Van Recommendations

2007-05-23 Thread Luke Kareklas
Hello All, I am a Kid's Birthday Party Entertainer, as well as a Juggler, Magician, and Balloon Guy. I live in the Midwest, and have all 4 seasons during the year, if this is a helpful bit of information. Lately my entertainment business has gotten really busy and it's come time for me to

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: US Gasoline Prices Hit All Time Historical Highest Level - Adjusted For Inflation

2007-05-23 Thread Joe Street
Hey Darryl; What about adding a wheelmotor to a dirtsurfer? That would be my ride of choice...surfing the trails and sidewalks with style. http://www.dirtsurfer.com/ Would have to factor in some extra battery capacity for some sort of ghetto blaster. Gotta have tunes to ride the

Re: [Biofuel] Newbie Seeking Diesel Van Recommendations

2007-05-23 Thread Joe Street
Look for a mitsubishi delica. A buddy of mine just imported one with low miles from Japan. He loves it. Joe Luke Kareklas wrote: Hello All, I am a Kid's Birthday Party Entertainer, as well as a Juggler, Magician, and Balloon Guy. I live in the Midwest, and have all 4 seasons during the

[Biofuel] e-DirtSurfer (was US Gasoline Prices Hit All Time Historic Highest Level - Adjusted For Inflation)

2007-05-23 Thread Darryl McMahon
Why not? Looks like we could tuck a flat pack under the foot board between the rails. Definitely a hub motor in one of the wheels. Might need some custom spokes. What's the size of the rim? A wired hand control for speed regulation. Are you going to carry the ghetto blaster, or do I have

[Biofuel] Advice to do-gooders: don't go to Africa - Calgary Herald - 2007.05.20

2007-05-23 Thread Darryl McMahon
Advice to do-gooders: don't go to Africa; Author warns of wasted aid efforts The Calgary Herald Sun 20 May 2007 Page: B6 Section: City Observer Byline: Sheila Rowe Source: For The Calgary Herald Series: Intelligent Aid Edition: Final Story Type: Series Length: 915 words Illustration: Colour