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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