Diesel Fights Back

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A40FARINAGURU wrote:why don't they fit an alternator type thing to re-charge the batteries while you're driving the ruddy thing
Wondered when perpetual motion would be mentioned... :rol:
A40FARINAGURU wrote:it's all these modern 'euro-boxes' that has caused all the problem,
Motoring for the masses, basically... :whistle:
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A40FARINAGURU wrote:it's the governments fault entirely for overcrowding our small island & we the motorist are having to pay for all the extra people & their vehicles....
A40FARINAGURU wrote:
SteveClem wrote:Not down to those dodgy condoms then :whistle:
some choose not to use them & then we get lumbered with all & sundry :whistle:
Sir 'Sheath' Joseph, the 'Father of Thatcherism', had a thing to say about it all in the 1970s... and probably cost him the premiership... :whistle:

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Neil Evans wrote:Wondered when perpetual motion would be mentioned... :rol:
If the inherent energy losses were not present (principally aero drag and tyre loss) motion would be perpetual. Hurl a car into outer space and it tends to keep going... :thumbs:

Neil Evans wrote:Motoring for the masses, basically... :whistle:
But the masses are not enthusiasts (unlike bikers). Which is why the car is rapidly becoming a functional transport option without emotional attachment. Maybe that's for the better... :whistle:
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Neil Evans wrote:Though check this out... :whistle:
59.3% decline in total sperm count in men from North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In contrast, no significant decline was seen in South America, Asia and Africa...

Problem in the developed First World but certainly not in Third World countries. So world population will still expand like topsy but only in countries with famine. disease and unstable governments. Warfare remains the dominant threat in future years... :cry:
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Neil Evans wrote:Wondered when perpetual motion would be mentioned... :rol:
Wind powered car - these Chinese are clever... :thumbs:
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These wind powered cars have potential... :thumbs:

Television host Dirk Gion and engineer Stefan Simmerer recently completed a 5,000 km (3,107 mile) journey across Australia in a lightweight electric vehicle powered only by electricity-generating wind turbine and a kite, and broke three world records in the process.

http://www.likecool.com/WindPowered_Car ... --Car.html


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But there is an gasoline engine !

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Burnett wrote:But there is an gasoline engine !
That's cheating :!: Besides apart from potential carnage with that spinning propeller, this vintage engine powered wind car could actually be used as practical transport... :mrgreen:
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Neil Evans wrote:
A40FARINAGURU wrote:why don't they fit an alternator type thing to re-charge the batteries while you're driving the ruddy thing
Wondered when perpetual motion would be mentioned... :rol:
A40FARINAGURU wrote:it's all these modern 'euro-boxes' that has caused all the problem,
Motoring for the masses, basically... :whistle:
Solar panels on maybe a roof rack :?:
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there is also an alternative form of power similar to what has been mentioned a couple of posts above :whistle: , i'll leave this clip as a thought of what it may be, this also would provide the vehicle with a sound so as it wouldn't be a danger as i can be heard so as to keep accidents down


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A40FARINAGURU wrote:Solar panels on maybe a roof rack :?:
Here you go (in India)... :thumbs:


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A40FARINAGURU wrote:there is also an alternative form of power similar to what has been mentioned a couple of posts above :whistle:
Methane is a viable fuel :thumbs: Cows produce huge volumes but capturing it is a challenge... :whistle:


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