OT: green vehicles (was: Power management)
Bill McGonigle
bill at bfccomputing.com
Sun Jul 26 23:58:14 EDT 2009
On 07/25/2009 08:44 AM, Alan Johnson wrote:
> But again, if I'm buying new? Yes, Prius, Prius, Prius.
Isn't the nickel mining an environmental and thermodynamic disaster?
Get the Corolla and put up a wind tower or buy solar panels with the
difference!
> For now, my dream is to build a tiny one-seater car with electric bike
> parts and my neighbor's welding skills. If I could get 40Mph, and
> 20mi/charge, it would be the perfect car for my commute.
The state regulations may be too onerous - how does VT fare? Many
states will require hydraulic brakes, windshield defrosters, airbags, etc.
How about "Made in China?":
http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=6238661
I understand it's hard to get parts though - a stateside dealer network
is probably required (good opportunity?)
-Bill
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