In reply to Jed Rothwell's message of Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:15:59 -0500:
Hi,
[snip]
Robin van Spaandonk wrote:
If some form of fusion energy is developed, then this could turn out to be a
wasted investment, since it assumes that energy distribution is most cheaply
accomplished when that energy is
LENR may be closer than once believed if you consider that once an LENR
heat source becomes reliable, a refrigeration cycle driven gen set becomes
more sensible.
Richard
Robin van Spaandonk wrote:
If some form of fusion energy is developed, then this could turn out to be
a
wasted investment,
Howdy Mark,
Whadaya mean it ain't got nuthin to do wid da subject? If BO hadna' oiled
the skids of politics with more grease imported from overseas and the middle
east, he and Mac would both have lost.
The way to hold an election is tie one hand of each candidate to the hand of
the other
In reply to Horace Heffner's message of Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:58:46 -0900:
Hi,
[snip]
(11) subsidizing and
cutting the red tape required to build a nationwide underground HVDC
backbone power distribution system, a project similar in national
defense significance to the construction of super
On Nov 13, 2008, at 12:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In reply to Horace Heffner's message of Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:58:46
-0900:
Hi,
[snip]
(11) subsidizing and
cutting the red tape required to build a nationwide underground HVDC
backbone power distribution system, a project similar in
Robin van Spaandonk wrote:
If some form of fusion energy is developed, then this could turn out to be a
wasted investment, since it assumes that energy distribution is most cheaply
accomplished when that energy is electrical.
Plasma fusion would need the electricity grid. It would probably
http://www.iea.org/weo/docs/weo2008/fact_sheets_08.pdf
Cumulative investment in energy-supply infrastructure amounts to
$26.3 trillion to 2030. Unit capital costs, especially in the
upstream oil and gas industry, have continued to surge in the last
year, more than offsetting the slower
In prior post: (8) subsidizing energy efficient door-to-door taxi/
limo/bus services, should have read (8) subsidizing energy
efficient door-to-door taxi/limo/bus/delivery services,.
Best regards,
Horace Heffner
http://www.mtaonline.net/~hheffner/
Horace Heffner wrote:
Cumulative investment in energy-supply infrastructure amounts to
$26.3 trillion to 2030. . . .
This kind of expenditure is not far off from what it could take to
convert the world to renewable energy.
Exactly! And it stands to reason that would be the case. An
On Nov 12, 2008, at 11:20 AM, Jed Rothwell wrote:
Horace Heffner wrote:
. . . (2) reducing safety standards for EVs, allowing personal
choice to assume risk at least up to that presented by motor
cycles . . .
BAD IDEA!!! Red Alert! Completely unnecessary and
counterproductive.
Here is a recent story on Amyris, one the companies which can convert sugarcane
direct into gasoline or diesel, which will hasten the switch from fossil fuels
to renewables:
http://www.amyrisbiotech.com/index.php?option=com_newsroomItemid=27
There is also an article in today's SF Chron on the
Horace Heffner wrote:
The majority of people can't or won't afford a $40,000 EV.
That price is ridiculous. I am sure GM can make them much cheaper, if
they try. Toyota makes lots of money selling the Prius at $22,000.
The Prius is one small mod away from being a plug-in hybrid. (Or
$6,000
On Nov 12, 2008, at 11:20 AM, Jed Rothwell wrote:
Horace Heffner wrote:
[snip]
. . . (2) reducing safety standards for EVs, allowing personal
choice to assume risk at least up to that presented by motor
cycles . . .
BAD IDEA!!! Red Alert! Completely unnecessary and
counterproductive.
I wrote:
As far as I am concerned, they should put automatic sensors in all
automobiles and charge anyone who goes over the speed limit a hefty fine,
say $1 per mile per minute; i.e., $15 for travelling at 70 mph in a 55 mph
zone for 1 minute, automatically subtracted from your credit card
I'm reading from latest posting, backwards, so it's not in the least surprising
that this thread now
has nothing to do with oil as the subject line suggests!!! :-) Given that,
and just wanting to
stir the pot a bit...
Jed writes:
As far as I am concerned, they should put automatic sensors
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