Well I just paid $3.79 for diesel today. Pump cut me off at the $50 VISA limit on pay-at-the-pump transactions, and I was only 3/4 full.
Steam is pretty interesting, for one thing it is a very simple engine, also there is much less need for a transmission since steam will generate torque at zero RPM. Interesting possibilites for recapturing energy on downhills and braking, too -- since heat could go directly into the boiler not have to be chemically stored into a battery. No battery packs to replace -- EVER. A big boiler full of steam would be pretty dangerous, but if you had a small one that could rapidly pressurize on demand, in some kind of "double hull" containment vessel, it ought to be possible. Allan On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:01:03 -0500, "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Thanks, Ed. Found a lot of good links and info. For example: > http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/jay_leno_garage/1302916.html?page=2 > Gerry > ....................................................... > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > If you're interested in steam cars, there are some good vids on Jay Leno's > > site, as he's a steam car fan himself. I think he has three or four. > > > > Ed > > 300E > > > > On 03/03/2008, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > >> 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 > >> ------------------------------------ > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
