During the oil shortage in the '70s wood fired steam cars were built and used for commuting and other short trips. With fuel over $4.00 per gallon in some parts of the country, wood or coal fired steam cars might become less far fetched. Gerry ------------------------------------ Doble Steam Car Attempts were made to bring more advanced steam cars on the market, the most remarkable being the Doble Steam Car which shortened start-up time very noticeably by incorporating a highly efficient monotube steam generator to heat a much smaller quantity of water along with effective automation of burner and water feed control. By 1923, Doble's steam cars could be started from cold with the turn of a key and driven off in 40 seconds or less. When the boiler had achieved maximum working pressure, the burner would cut out until pressure had fallen to a minimum level, whereupon it would re-ignite; by this means the car could achieve around 15 miles per gallon (18.8 litres/100 km) of kerosene despite its weight in excess of 5,000 lb (2.27 tons).....snip
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