I have an invention to charge the batteries while the car is moving.No one has come up with this idea.No drag on the system,assembly is easy,no plug-in is needed for charging,once charged it will stay charged as long as you drive it,no gasoline is used,safe,non polluting.All I need is some one with mechanical engineering knowledge honest and willing to help.Will some one help me and the environment with this electric car?
probably not.
one might keep in mind that you cannot "magic" power into existence.
there are solar cars, but none that you can use at night, or in traffic.
when you put solar panels on a car, you can generate a few hundred watts.
a very small car engine produces more than 20,000 watts of energy.
that's not going to work.
friction and air drag is going to slow your car down.
there is no magic source for the energy needed to keep the car moving.
good luck.
You are the first person - this week - to propose the idea here. If you had proposed it on Friday, you might have been the third person this week.
The energy from a car's speed cannot be captured to recharge the batteries, without slowing the car down. When you *intend* to slow the car down, this recapture is called regenerative brakes. It requires no additional equipment to speak of, the main drive motor is simply connected in a different way.
Railroads have been using it for most of a century.
well, if you pray hard and long, God might cancel the laws of thermodynamics just for you, because you are so special.
It ain't gonna happen. Fist, there is no such things a "no drag" the drag is what generates energy.
If there is no drag on the system, which would imply no energy expended to create energy, then you have invented perpetual motion. If this is the case, you will have no trouble getting investors.
Go talk to "Robert L", he posts on Yahoo Answers about engines he's built that never looses energy because somehow the air never leaves it. Failing that, your local insane asylum should have a few like minded people.
What you describe is not possible. Your description sounds like a perpetual motion machine - that isn't possible. Do some research and it will become clear.
You bung a small petrol generator and battery charger in the boot.
This totally defeats the object of the exercise, but you see what I mean !
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Do all European cityes have pump for hydrogen cars! HURRY ANSWER I DONT HAVE TIME!!! ARRIGATO?
Simple Answer: NO!
The really major ones do, i.e. The Capitals and the large cities, but its a mission to find the pumps as well.
no.
The really major ones do, i.e. The Capitals and the large cities, but its a mission to find the pumps as well.
no.
What pollutes more, a stand alone ONE cylinder 13 hp honda electric generator (or sim), or a 4 cylinder engine?
what pollutes more, a stand alone 4 cylinder 13 hp honda electric generator, or a 4 cylinder engine equipped with catalyzer?
If a hybrid vehicle was equipped with a single cylinder 13hp generator, would the lack of emission control on it mean that it could pollute more than a normal 4 cylinder engine with emission controls? I am just focusing on the engine exhaust...
I don't know but this is a very good question.
A good comparative analysis would be to go the the manufactures and see what the emission levels amounts are.
If a hybrid vehicle was equipped with a single cylinder 13hp generator, would the lack of emission control on it mean that it could pollute more than a normal 4 cylinder engine with emission controls? I am just focusing on the engine exhaust...
I don't know but this is a very good question.
A good comparative analysis would be to go the the manufactures and see what the emission levels amounts are.
I have an 1996 EzGo Electric cart that I am converting to gas and putting a Bombdier 500 snowmobile motor in.?
I have a 6" lift kit on the cart with 23" tires. I am in need of space for the new motor. Should the motor go in from the bottom and build the motor mounts or do the "I" beames get cut some? Any help would be great. Thanks
this is the wrong section i think.
this is the wrong section i think.
Is ethanol a bad fuel source?
I'm doing research on Brazil and read that it's dependent on hydropower and ethanol produced from sugar cane as energy sources. Is ethanol bad compared to gasoline, in terms of environmental issues and safety? It's definitely better in terms of price. Anyways, any background info would be appreciated, since I've been having trouble comprehending articles on it.
It is not a bad fuel source. Ethanol has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages includes (1) renewable, (2) zero net carbon and (3) available technology and infrastructure. Disadvantages includes (1) derived from Food related crop which raises prices readily (2) needs a lot of farm inputs which an cause soil degrading chemicals and large farm area for plantation (3) suseptible to weather changes. And there's a lot of other factors to consider. I just highlighted three. If you would tend to consider fuels bad or good at least you should have a guidelines set to qualify certain fuels as bad or good.
Sugar cane ethanol, the kind Brazil uses, is a good future looking source of energy.
Corn ethanol, the kind America has pushed on the world, is terrible. It is inefficient, raises every food price, and artificially inflates corn prices.
It is not a bad fuel source. Ethanol has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages includes (1) renewable, (2) zero net carbon and (3) available technology and infrastructure. Disadvantages includes (1) derived from Food related crop which raises prices readily (2) needs a lot of farm inputs which an cause soil degrading chemicals and large farm area for plantation (3) suseptible to weather changes. And there's a lot of other factors to consider. I just highlighted three. If you would tend to consider fuels bad or good at least you should have a guidelines set to qualify certain fuels as bad or good.
Sugar cane ethanol, the kind Brazil uses, is a good future looking source of energy.
Corn ethanol, the kind America has pushed on the world, is terrible. It is inefficient, raises every food price, and artificially inflates corn prices.
Is Fish oil flammable I need a flammable substance?
I heard on a movie fish oil was flammable is this true.
It'll burn if you get it hot enough but it's a very poor fuel. The temperature at which it ignites is just too high.
Cooking oil is also flammable.
it is.
It'll burn if you get it hot enough but it's a very poor fuel. The temperature at which it ignites is just too high.
Cooking oil is also flammable.
it is.
Powering Electric Cars On The-Go?
I think it%26#039;s great that there are electric cars coming out lately with traveling packs that allow you to charge the car through any standard outlet! But wouldn%26#039;t it be pretty difficult to do this outside of the home?
Tesla Motors has their new car that%26#039;s 100% electric. You can%26#039;t fill it up with gas or anything if you can%26#039;t get your hands on an outlet... then you%26#039;re done! I feel like I%26#039;m missing something, because I don%26#039;t think they%26#039;d pass over something like that (Chevy Volt certainly didn%26#039;t)
I would suspect that the concierge at the more respectable hotels can arrange for an extension cable albeit at a price. It%26#039;s certainly a chicken or the egg problem. Most outdoor outlets in public parking lots are for block heaters hence they only expect 50w to be drawn by any one car, ie.: 20 to 30 parking spots would be on one circuit breaker. There%26#039;s talk about communication protocols so that the cars plugged in can take turns charging in order not to blow the breakers.
IMHO, the introduction of new technology like electric cars are just like the introductions of flex fuel, hybrids, hemi, SUV%26#039;s, minivans, and tail fins. It%26#039;s just designed obsolescence. They%26#039;re encouraging people to replace working vehicles with new ones in order to sustain a higher growth rate in automobile production than what%26#039;s actually necessary given the population size and travel requirements.
If they were concerned about the environment impact of hydrocarbon fuels, they would just make the fuel from biomass or from CO2 and H2O. Gasoline is just carbon and hydrogen in a specific form and can be easily synthesized from CO and H2 in exothermic Fischer Tropsch reactions and both CO and H2 can be made by gasification of biomass (even from waste) or as Sandia Labs has shown, directly from CO2 and H2 with solar power. Entire countries have run on synthetic fuels (WWII Germany and embargoed South Africa) and we already know that gasoline from biomass becomes economical when oil hits $86 a barrel, and the process can be used with feed-stock like coal or natural gas where the point where it becomes economical is at $30 per barrel oil prices (of course, there%26#039;s less environmental advantages to synthesizing from coal or natural gas). Investors haven%26#039;t invested in the infrastructure because they know that oil can plummet down to $10 a barrel at the mere whim of a foreign government hence it%26#039;ll take some guarantees from government before investment in FT reactors are made. This could be the thrust of the %26quot;clean coal%26quot; campaign because that would create the infrastructure needed to switch to coal at the $30 per barrel point and lay the foundation required for biomass as it would be the same FT reactor technology.
The gasoline is just a form of energy storage, a battery if you will, the negative impact of gasoline is because it%26#039;s being made from fossil reserves that has been sequestered from our environment for millions of years. If we just change how we make gasoline, the environmental impact would be addressed.
Ultimately, if the concern was really for the environment and for our safety, cars would be more like PRT%26#039;s, shared, automated, on demand transportation available publicly.
The promotion of vehicle production does produce jobs and add to the national GDP but it%26#039;s another example of an economic bubble or Ponzi scheme. Eventually, the promotion of new vehicle purchases will reach the limits of the consumers finances and then the expected growth cannot be maintained regardless of marketing. We need to change how we think about business, and investment if we want to achieve a sustainable economy and a sustainable ecosystem.
I like electric cars in that I think they%26#039;re neat but a mass transition to electric vehicles represents a tremendous cost to the environment as the impact of building any new car is huge never mind one that depends on limited global lithium supplies like electric cars. I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s great that they%26#039;re coming out, not just yet, there%26#039;s plenty of technologies that make more sense but it%26#039;s a matter of who makes the money and how much.
Electric cars batteries cause as much pollution as 10 H1%26#039;s humvee%26#039;s.
I have only 2 H1%26#039;s so it takes 5 environmentalist to cause as much pollution as I cause
the batteries in those cars use cutting edge technology. they go a lot father than you would expect
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Tesla Motors has their new car that%26#039;s 100% electric. You can%26#039;t fill it up with gas or anything if you can%26#039;t get your hands on an outlet... then you%26#039;re done! I feel like I%26#039;m missing something, because I don%26#039;t think they%26#039;d pass over something like that (Chevy Volt certainly didn%26#039;t)
I would suspect that the concierge at the more respectable hotels can arrange for an extension cable albeit at a price. It%26#039;s certainly a chicken or the egg problem. Most outdoor outlets in public parking lots are for block heaters hence they only expect 50w to be drawn by any one car, ie.: 20 to 30 parking spots would be on one circuit breaker. There%26#039;s talk about communication protocols so that the cars plugged in can take turns charging in order not to blow the breakers.
IMHO, the introduction of new technology like electric cars are just like the introductions of flex fuel, hybrids, hemi, SUV%26#039;s, minivans, and tail fins. It%26#039;s just designed obsolescence. They%26#039;re encouraging people to replace working vehicles with new ones in order to sustain a higher growth rate in automobile production than what%26#039;s actually necessary given the population size and travel requirements.
If they were concerned about the environment impact of hydrocarbon fuels, they would just make the fuel from biomass or from CO2 and H2O. Gasoline is just carbon and hydrogen in a specific form and can be easily synthesized from CO and H2 in exothermic Fischer Tropsch reactions and both CO and H2 can be made by gasification of biomass (even from waste) or as Sandia Labs has shown, directly from CO2 and H2 with solar power. Entire countries have run on synthetic fuels (WWII Germany and embargoed South Africa) and we already know that gasoline from biomass becomes economical when oil hits $86 a barrel, and the process can be used with feed-stock like coal or natural gas where the point where it becomes economical is at $30 per barrel oil prices (of course, there%26#039;s less environmental advantages to synthesizing from coal or natural gas). Investors haven%26#039;t invested in the infrastructure because they know that oil can plummet down to $10 a barrel at the mere whim of a foreign government hence it%26#039;ll take some guarantees from government before investment in FT reactors are made. This could be the thrust of the %26quot;clean coal%26quot; campaign because that would create the infrastructure needed to switch to coal at the $30 per barrel point and lay the foundation required for biomass as it would be the same FT reactor technology.
The gasoline is just a form of energy storage, a battery if you will, the negative impact of gasoline is because it%26#039;s being made from fossil reserves that has been sequestered from our environment for millions of years. If we just change how we make gasoline, the environmental impact would be addressed.
Ultimately, if the concern was really for the environment and for our safety, cars would be more like PRT%26#039;s, shared, automated, on demand transportation available publicly.
The promotion of vehicle production does produce jobs and add to the national GDP but it%26#039;s another example of an economic bubble or Ponzi scheme. Eventually, the promotion of new vehicle purchases will reach the limits of the consumers finances and then the expected growth cannot be maintained regardless of marketing. We need to change how we think about business, and investment if we want to achieve a sustainable economy and a sustainable ecosystem.
I like electric cars in that I think they%26#039;re neat but a mass transition to electric vehicles represents a tremendous cost to the environment as the impact of building any new car is huge never mind one that depends on limited global lithium supplies like electric cars. I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s great that they%26#039;re coming out, not just yet, there%26#039;s plenty of technologies that make more sense but it%26#039;s a matter of who makes the money and how much.
Electric cars batteries cause as much pollution as 10 H1%26#039;s humvee%26#039;s.
I have only 2 H1%26#039;s so it takes 5 environmentalist to cause as much pollution as I cause
the batteries in those cars use cutting edge technology. they go a lot father than you would expect
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Lipo-diesel story real?
I heard that plastic surgeon in California used fat of his own patients to fuel his bio-diesel car.
Is this true?
If so, can't they also use the blubber of beached whales to power bio-diesel rather them letting them rot?
Yes it is. I heard he is in trouble
It sure sounds like an urban legend, but apparently it really happened. If you google "plastic surgeon biodiesel" you get a bunch of hits that look reputable.
I don't know about whales, but I would guess that you would have to render or liquefy the blubber somehow before it could be used, which might be an involved, not to mention unpleasant, process.
Is this true?
If so, can't they also use the blubber of beached whales to power bio-diesel rather them letting them rot?
Yes it is. I heard he is in trouble
It sure sounds like an urban legend, but apparently it really happened. If you google "plastic surgeon biodiesel" you get a bunch of hits that look reputable.
I don't know about whales, but I would guess that you would have to render or liquefy the blubber somehow before it could be used, which might be an involved, not to mention unpleasant, process.
Would this work on an electric car?
Let%26#039;s say we have an all electric car. Could we put a small fan in the front of that car, which would turn when the wind passed it as we were driving that car. Could we then hook the fan to a small generator that could assist in the car being recharged. Thus needing to be plugged into the electrical outlet for a shorter amount of time.
yes you physically could, however it will add to the air drag of the vehicle. Also nothing is 100% efficient at generating or carrying electricity, so you would lose power through the fan, generator, wiring, etc. Overall it is EXTREMELY likely you would actually be wasting more energy to push the fan blades through the air than you would gain from them. Which is why none of the electric cars ever mass produced have one.
It would not be very practical as you need lots of power to recharge an EV. That means the wind turbine would have to be pretty heavy and bulky. That would significantly slow down the car and mess up the cars aerodynamics. You can%26#039;t recharge an EV while its being used either. The setup and electronics do not allow for that. You%26#039;d be better off just having a conventional wind turbine at your house that charges it up.
In addition to what has already been said, air passing through the front of the car is used by the radiator to help cool the engine. I am guessing that a fan (or anything that would restrict the flow of air coming into the radiator) would have a negative impact on its operation.
I am not a mechanic, so I could be wrong on this. However, I believe my reasoning is sound.
You could do it but the energy you capture with the fan will be offset by the increased drag on the vehicle by putting the fan there.
Energy never comes free.
Go back to school!!! The fan will load the motor to pull it through the air.Quit trying to get something for nothing.Every time U Convert from mechanical to electrical U loose about 40%.
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yes you physically could, however it will add to the air drag of the vehicle. Also nothing is 100% efficient at generating or carrying electricity, so you would lose power through the fan, generator, wiring, etc. Overall it is EXTREMELY likely you would actually be wasting more energy to push the fan blades through the air than you would gain from them. Which is why none of the electric cars ever mass produced have one.
It would not be very practical as you need lots of power to recharge an EV. That means the wind turbine would have to be pretty heavy and bulky. That would significantly slow down the car and mess up the cars aerodynamics. You can%26#039;t recharge an EV while its being used either. The setup and electronics do not allow for that. You%26#039;d be better off just having a conventional wind turbine at your house that charges it up.
In addition to what has already been said, air passing through the front of the car is used by the radiator to help cool the engine. I am guessing that a fan (or anything that would restrict the flow of air coming into the radiator) would have a negative impact on its operation.
I am not a mechanic, so I could be wrong on this. However, I believe my reasoning is sound.
You could do it but the energy you capture with the fan will be offset by the increased drag on the vehicle by putting the fan there.
Energy never comes free.
Go back to school!!! The fan will load the motor to pull it through the air.Quit trying to get something for nothing.Every time U Convert from mechanical to electrical U loose about 40%.
No.
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What are the best and cheapest electric car polishers around?
my car is metalic
Electric cars can be polished with the same polishers used to polish gas or diesel fueled cars.
This is the alternate fuel forum... right?
Electric cars can be polished with the same polishers used to polish gas or diesel fueled cars.
This is the alternate fuel forum... right?
Whitch do you think is better max iv, hoot etv, argo atv, or surtrack?
I wouldn't want any of them. I know people who have Argos and Max ATVs and they are frequently breaking down or constantly parked because the owners got frustrated with trying to keep them working. I would suggest a Polaris Ranger or another side by side made by a major ATV manufacturer. It won't be amphibious but it will be reliable and you will have a better dealer network for service, parts and accessories. If you think you need the flotation that 6 wheels provides you can get a track kit for it.
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Yeah, it's a fuel system cleaner. Pretty good deal for 10 cents more a gallon, since at the auto parts store a bottle of fuel system treatment is $3 that treats 15 gallons.
its a injector cleaner, it works.
its a injector cleaner, it works.
Diesel Fuel Properties help please?
Match each to their definition.
a) volatility
b) density
c) flashpoint
d) flow properties (low temp.)
e) cleanliness
f) stability
g) sulphur content
h) lubricity
1. How well the fuel burns in the diesel engine. _____
2. Shell is under agreement to supply diesel fuel with a limit of 0.05% maximum at all retail, keylock and cardlock locations. _____
3. Indicates resistance to decomposition. _____
4. Diesel is rated on a scale of 1 - 100, with 40 as the minimum Canadian Standard. ______
5. Dirt and/or water in fuel can cause severe damage to the engine fuel pump and injection system. ______
6. Refers to how easily a fuel vaporizes. _____
7. Too high can adversely affect combustion. ______
8. Relates to the lowest temperature at which fuel will still pour. _____
9. The heaviness of a fuel. _______
10. The ability of diesel fuel to act as a lubricant for the engine. _____
11. If not controlled, can cause excessive white or black smoke. ____
i can answer them all but just search under diesel fuel properties they will do your work for you like on ask .com
Are you missing three?
1
2 G
3 F
4 C
5 E
6 A
7
8 D
9 B
10 H
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a) volatility
b) density
c) flashpoint
d) flow properties (low temp.)
e) cleanliness
f) stability
g) sulphur content
h) lubricity
1. How well the fuel burns in the diesel engine. _____
2. Shell is under agreement to supply diesel fuel with a limit of 0.05% maximum at all retail, keylock and cardlock locations. _____
3. Indicates resistance to decomposition. _____
4. Diesel is rated on a scale of 1 - 100, with 40 as the minimum Canadian Standard. ______
5. Dirt and/or water in fuel can cause severe damage to the engine fuel pump and injection system. ______
6. Refers to how easily a fuel vaporizes. _____
7. Too high can adversely affect combustion. ______
8. Relates to the lowest temperature at which fuel will still pour. _____
9. The heaviness of a fuel. _______
10. The ability of diesel fuel to act as a lubricant for the engine. _____
11. If not controlled, can cause excessive white or black smoke. ____
i can answer them all but just search under diesel fuel properties they will do your work for you like on ask .com
Are you missing three?
1
2 G
3 F
4 C
5 E
6 A
7
8 D
9 B
10 H
11
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List six things a first aider must and must not do when dealing with accidents in and around water conditions.?
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A first aider must not:
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if you are going for your first responder certs or boy scout merit badge don't you think you should learn how where and why yourself.stay away from my truck if it ever rolls into a waterway
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A first aider must not:
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if you are going for your first responder certs or boy scout merit badge don't you think you should learn how where and why yourself.stay away from my truck if it ever rolls into a waterway
I need help with fuel efficiency!?
What environmental, political, and cultural factors might contribute to a desire for cars with higher fuel efficiency or cars that use alternative energy sources?
If you want higher fuel efficiency you just need higher fuel prices, sorry to say it's that simple, but really it's that simple.
The drought of oil. When there is no oil we will have to conserve and make new sources.
greedy corporations
If you want higher fuel efficiency you just need higher fuel prices, sorry to say it's that simple, but really it's that simple.
The drought of oil. When there is no oil we will have to conserve and make new sources.
greedy corporations
Could we use thermite as a fuel, it burned on the Hindenburg?
Fact hindenburg had a thermite shell. The was no explosion there was a flash fire which is consistent with THERMITE not Hydrogen filler.
We do...in the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters.
Aluminum Power(fuel) and Iron Oxide (Catalyst) are the main components in Thermite. The SRBs add Ammonium Perchlorate as an Oxidizer and a binding agent.
it takes a hell off a lot to ignite thermite and only static elec to ignite hydrogen at very high temp and it was the other combustible products within the Hindenburg that produced they yellow and orange flame as a result of incomplete combustion
Thermite will melt through metal - so probably not. Hadn't heard of the thermite doping on the Hindenburg before. I thought it wasn't true - but it seems that it is. Neat.
We do...in the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters.
Aluminum Power(fuel) and Iron Oxide (Catalyst) are the main components in Thermite. The SRBs add Ammonium Perchlorate as an Oxidizer and a binding agent.
it takes a hell off a lot to ignite thermite and only static elec to ignite hydrogen at very high temp and it was the other combustible products within the Hindenburg that produced they yellow and orange flame as a result of incomplete combustion
Thermite will melt through metal - so probably not. Hadn't heard of the thermite doping on the Hindenburg before. I thought it wasn't true - but it seems that it is. Neat.
Is it true that Raul Castro is a fan of biofuels.?
Some good news say Raul Castro is a fan of biofuels and is favourable for Ethanol export.
Is it true?
sugar cane is Cuba's main commercial crop & they can only sell so much sugar & rum made from that cane without saturating the market causing the price to collapse.
the market for ethanol fuel made from sugar cane is virtually unlimited.
Castro is a fan of biofuel for the exact same reason that Saudi Arabia is a fan of oil. CASH MONEY
It's possible, I'd even say probable.
Cuba doesn't have very many exports outside of sugar. They have some oil, but not really enough to compare to other countries nor to last that long. They'll need to expand to other exports; and biofuels could help his country greatly in growing their economy.
sure made from sugar cane
Is it true?
sugar cane is Cuba's main commercial crop & they can only sell so much sugar & rum made from that cane without saturating the market causing the price to collapse.
the market for ethanol fuel made from sugar cane is virtually unlimited.
Castro is a fan of biofuel for the exact same reason that Saudi Arabia is a fan of oil. CASH MONEY
It's possible, I'd even say probable.
Cuba doesn't have very many exports outside of sugar. They have some oil, but not really enough to compare to other countries nor to last that long. They'll need to expand to other exports; and biofuels could help his country greatly in growing their economy.
sure made from sugar cane
Easy At home biofuel or biodiesel projects?
I have to do something for a chemistry class and everything online has been super shady so far
search for willy nelson bio-fuel from corn
Making bio diesel can be expensive and making ethanol at home is illegal without a permit from the ATF in the U.S. Bio diesel calls for vegetable oils or fats, ethanol, and sodium hydroxide. www.journeytoforever.org
search for willy nelson bio-fuel from corn
Making bio diesel can be expensive and making ethanol at home is illegal without a permit from the ATF in the U.S. Bio diesel calls for vegetable oils or fats, ethanol, and sodium hydroxide. www.journeytoforever.org
Are Oil Companies really keeping electric cars from being further developed or not?
Yes or No?
Why don't electric companies lobby for this, or push for this if this is something that would benefit them greatly. Is there some war between the Oil and Electric companies?
I would say that it's more likely for the auto manufacturers to oppose electric cars since the cost of batteries are quite high due to the materials required and currently, any mass production would drive those prices up due to the limited supply of lithium. The auto manufacturers do want to introduce another technology as it would create a demand for new vehicles above normal replacement cycles. They've always invested in designed obsolescence whether it be style changes such as tail fins, concept changes such as SUV's, or technology changes such as Hybrids, Flexfuel and more powerful engines. The net effect of these introductions has been to allow production growth at a higher rate than the population growth. Electric vehicles do fit into this model but not as well as hydrogen cars since the batteries would represent a significant cost that could not be reduced whereas fuel cells though expensive now, are likely to become less expensive when in mass production as it's more technology than materials.
EV's represent a problem for Electric companies as the transmission infrastructure is already at it's limits. There is surplus capacity but at different time slots so charge on demand EV's would be costly to Electric companies however if the transmission lines are made intelligent and can coordinate with the EV's that are plugged in to schedule their charges, they could maximize the use of existing transmission lines. Hence Electric companies are in a quandry, if EV's are introduced before intelligent transmission line protocols are standardized and enforced on the plugins, they would have to upgrade their infrastructure but if intelligent infrastructure can be deployed first and auto manufacturers cooperate then the Electric companies stand to benefit. Unfortunately, deploying intelligence in the power grid is not a trivial task so the Electric companies can do with as much delay in EV introductions as possible.
Oil companies see themselves as Energy companies and invest in every form of energy development. Many of the fundamentals are the same, the property negotiations and land leasing for wind power is very similar to securing drilling rights and right of ways for pipelines so oil companies are still the most experienced at those tasks. Granted they will promote whatever is most profitable at the time but you can bet that whatever comes out on the market, the oil companies will be positioned to take advantage of it.
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Why don't electric companies lobby for this, or push for this if this is something that would benefit them greatly. Is there some war between the Oil and Electric companies?
I would say that it's more likely for the auto manufacturers to oppose electric cars since the cost of batteries are quite high due to the materials required and currently, any mass production would drive those prices up due to the limited supply of lithium. The auto manufacturers do want to introduce another technology as it would create a demand for new vehicles above normal replacement cycles. They've always invested in designed obsolescence whether it be style changes such as tail fins, concept changes such as SUV's, or technology changes such as Hybrids, Flexfuel and more powerful engines. The net effect of these introductions has been to allow production growth at a higher rate than the population growth. Electric vehicles do fit into this model but not as well as hydrogen cars since the batteries would represent a significant cost that could not be reduced whereas fuel cells though expensive now, are likely to become less expensive when in mass production as it's more technology than materials.
EV's represent a problem for Electric companies as the transmission infrastructure is already at it's limits. There is surplus capacity but at different time slots so charge on demand EV's would be costly to Electric companies however if the transmission lines are made intelligent and can coordinate with the EV's that are plugged in to schedule their charges, they could maximize the use of existing transmission lines. Hence Electric companies are in a quandry, if EV's are introduced before intelligent transmission line protocols are standardized and enforced on the plugins, they would have to upgrade their infrastructure but if intelligent infrastructure can be deployed first and auto manufacturers cooperate then the Electric companies stand to benefit. Unfortunately, deploying intelligence in the power grid is not a trivial task so the Electric companies can do with as much delay in EV introductions as possible.
Oil companies see themselves as Energy companies and invest in every form of energy development. Many of the fundamentals are the same, the property negotiations and land leasing for wind power is very similar to securing drilling rights and right of ways for pipelines so oil companies are still the most experienced at those tasks. Granted they will promote whatever is most profitable at the time but you can bet that whatever comes out on the market, the oil companies will be positioned to take advantage of it.
No relation .
Does anyone have a site/company where I can purchase Biodiesel Fuel Lines?
Any companies that would sell Biodiesel Fuel Lines would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance! 5 Stars!
Biodiesel that has not been thoroughly "washed" will still have some methanol which would dissolve any natural rubbers and corrode any brass fittings. If that is your concern then racing quality fuel lines that do not contain rubbers or brass should suffice, nickel plated and stainless steel are best. Of course, properly produced biodiesel would've had the methanol removed so no modification should be necessary.
Then there are those who run diesel engines on unmodified vegetable oils. They do so by starting the engine on regular diesel to warm it up and then switching to heated vegetable oil, the heating is so the oil will flow better. For these greasers, there are fuel lines where there is a water jacket around the fuel line and the vegetable oil tank so that engine coolant can be circulated through the jacket to warm the vegetable oil. You should be able to google for those "kits" but I wouldn't advise modifying your car to be a greaser unless it is a much older diesel car that uses a pre-combustion chamber.
-- For your car?
NAPA, Autozone, Kragen, Murray's or Pep Boys. You need synthetic rubber fuel line, which is the only kind they'll have.
The wrong kind (natural rubber fuel line) has been gone from the marketplace for most of 20 years because they are incompatible with ethanol and MBTE and other modern additives.
If you're getting the drift that there's nothing wrong with the fuel lines on a newer diesel... yeah, that was my intent. On an older diesel car you'd want to inspect the rubber fuel lines simply because they're old. I'd say while you're in there, swap em, fuel hose is cheap.
Steel line usually doesn't fail. If it does, usually it's because of rust, and it's your call whether to replace with steel, or pay 3x the cost for stainless steel.
-- For your home biodiesel brewery?
Use any plastic or metal hose that is naturally resistant to lye, methanol and water. There shouldn't be any lye or methanol in finished biodiesel, unless your source stinks.
your regular fuel lines will work with B5 or B20. To use higher blends of biodiesel is way to expensive to use, thats why B20 is used plus the higher blends tend to gel up and stop fuel flow in cooler climates.
Thanks in advance! 5 Stars!
Biodiesel that has not been thoroughly "washed" will still have some methanol which would dissolve any natural rubbers and corrode any brass fittings. If that is your concern then racing quality fuel lines that do not contain rubbers or brass should suffice, nickel plated and stainless steel are best. Of course, properly produced biodiesel would've had the methanol removed so no modification should be necessary.
Then there are those who run diesel engines on unmodified vegetable oils. They do so by starting the engine on regular diesel to warm it up and then switching to heated vegetable oil, the heating is so the oil will flow better. For these greasers, there are fuel lines where there is a water jacket around the fuel line and the vegetable oil tank so that engine coolant can be circulated through the jacket to warm the vegetable oil. You should be able to google for those "kits" but I wouldn't advise modifying your car to be a greaser unless it is a much older diesel car that uses a pre-combustion chamber.
-- For your car?
NAPA, Autozone, Kragen, Murray's or Pep Boys. You need synthetic rubber fuel line, which is the only kind they'll have.
The wrong kind (natural rubber fuel line) has been gone from the marketplace for most of 20 years because they are incompatible with ethanol and MBTE and other modern additives.
If you're getting the drift that there's nothing wrong with the fuel lines on a newer diesel... yeah, that was my intent. On an older diesel car you'd want to inspect the rubber fuel lines simply because they're old. I'd say while you're in there, swap em, fuel hose is cheap.
Steel line usually doesn't fail. If it does, usually it's because of rust, and it's your call whether to replace with steel, or pay 3x the cost for stainless steel.
-- For your home biodiesel brewery?
Use any plastic or metal hose that is naturally resistant to lye, methanol and water. There shouldn't be any lye or methanol in finished biodiesel, unless your source stinks.
your regular fuel lines will work with B5 or B20. To use higher blends of biodiesel is way to expensive to use, thats why B20 is used plus the higher blends tend to gel up and stop fuel flow in cooler climates.
Converting Electric wheel chair to Hybrid?
Say I have 24volt mobility scooter. scooters are known to only go about 20 miles at best. I would like to be gone all day on it. Now my 2 part question are...
WHAT SIZE GAS MOTOR AND GENERATOR WOULD I NEED TO POWER THE 24 VOLT SYSTEM?
second part....
HOW MANY HP MOTOR WOULD I NEED TO PUSH A 300LB MAN 10MPH PLUS THE WEIGHT OF THE SCOOTER AND BATTERIES AND PERHAPS GROCERIES YET KEEPING IT SMALL AND UNDER THE SEAT?
keep in mind one way is feeding the electric system, the second part is powering the drive system with gas power too tieing into the rear axle.
switch to a gasoline powered lawn mower or gasoline golf cart. Heck a electric golf cart would do best. They cary to 200 pound people with clubs and beer for 2 miles easily.
WHAT SIZE GAS MOTOR AND GENERATOR WOULD I NEED TO POWER THE 24 VOLT SYSTEM?
second part....
HOW MANY HP MOTOR WOULD I NEED TO PUSH A 300LB MAN 10MPH PLUS THE WEIGHT OF THE SCOOTER AND BATTERIES AND PERHAPS GROCERIES YET KEEPING IT SMALL AND UNDER THE SEAT?
keep in mind one way is feeding the electric system, the second part is powering the drive system with gas power too tieing into the rear axle.
switch to a gasoline powered lawn mower or gasoline golf cart. Heck a electric golf cart would do best. They cary to 200 pound people with clubs and beer for 2 miles easily.
Is electric power stations dangerous to young children?
i live close to a powerstation and really want to know for sure
Sorry Andy & Smiley But you've Both Got your Wires Well and Truly
Crossed Coz. All Electric Power Stations and Sub Stations Make
Use of High Voltages to assist in transporting electricity And Where There is HIGH VOLTAGE There is ALWAYS DANGER For Adults As Well As Chlidren ! ! High Voltages Can Drag A Human Into Their FIELD
And If There Is ANY Earth Contact or Closeness to Earth The Current
Will (Jump/Run) Thro' The Human To Earth Causing Major Burns and
In Many Cases Death.. So KIDS STAY AWAY>>> DONT PLAY Any-WHere Near Electricity Coz. It Can Vapourize You In Half A Second !!
From all of the research I have seen, there is no definite proof. The one person who says yes is falling into false information. They have done multiple studies with high powered electrical lines and power stations but there is no conclusive evidence that they are any more or less harmful then every day living.
Unforrtunately yes (mind spelling) but it shouldn't be a problem if you/young children go too close to the machines!
All reliable studies of E.M.F.'s say no, although the proximity doesn't help your property values.
If U stay away from it U will be ok. U get inside the cage and it is a dead zone.
Sorry Andy & Smiley But you've Both Got your Wires Well and Truly
Crossed Coz. All Electric Power Stations and Sub Stations Make
Use of High Voltages to assist in transporting electricity And Where There is HIGH VOLTAGE There is ALWAYS DANGER For Adults As Well As Chlidren ! ! High Voltages Can Drag A Human Into Their FIELD
And If There Is ANY Earth Contact or Closeness to Earth The Current
Will (Jump/Run) Thro' The Human To Earth Causing Major Burns and
In Many Cases Death.. So KIDS STAY AWAY>>> DONT PLAY Any-WHere Near Electricity Coz. It Can Vapourize You In Half A Second !!
From all of the research I have seen, there is no definite proof. The one person who says yes is falling into false information. They have done multiple studies with high powered electrical lines and power stations but there is no conclusive evidence that they are any more or less harmful then every day living.
Unforrtunately yes (mind spelling) but it shouldn't be a problem if you/young children go too close to the machines!
All reliable studies of E.M.F.'s say no, although the proximity doesn't help your property values.
If U stay away from it U will be ok. U get inside the cage and it is a dead zone.
Will hybrid vehicle succeed in the middle east?
"General Motors will become the first carmaker to sell co-friendly' hybrid cars in the Gulf, Arabian Business can reveal. The US manufacturer is to release a two-mode hybrid version of its popular Chevrolet Tahoe SUV - which runs on electricity, gasoline, or a mixture of the two. "
Will politics come into play, of course, but in which direction?
How do the people of Dubai/Persial Gulf feel about hybrids?
If you live or have visited the middle east, or if you are are an expert, please make your comments. This is a serious question and I'm not looking for just any random answer. Thank you
They like their toys, costs doesn't matter much to them. It's like the early Rolls Royce that were sold there, whenever they ran out of gas, they had Rolls Royce send out an engineering team to fix it.
Whatever they have, it won't be well maintained, the car rental that I had in Saudi had a V6 but I swear only two cylinders ran.
No. They have enough inexpensive gas. The only exception is that they may get environmental conservation conscious.
As long as moisture in the air exists and the sun shines hybrids will evolve to suit all conditions of enviroments.
Nothing can survive in the middle east.
Maybe if all there oil runs out.
Nope
Do you really think they have succeeded in the U.S.?
Will politics come into play, of course, but in which direction?
How do the people of Dubai/Persial Gulf feel about hybrids?
If you live or have visited the middle east, or if you are are an expert, please make your comments. This is a serious question and I'm not looking for just any random answer. Thank you
They like their toys, costs doesn't matter much to them. It's like the early Rolls Royce that were sold there, whenever they ran out of gas, they had Rolls Royce send out an engineering team to fix it.
Whatever they have, it won't be well maintained, the car rental that I had in Saudi had a V6 but I swear only two cylinders ran.
No. They have enough inexpensive gas. The only exception is that they may get environmental conservation conscious.
As long as moisture in the air exists and the sun shines hybrids will evolve to suit all conditions of enviroments.
Nothing can survive in the middle east.
Maybe if all there oil runs out.
Nope
Do you really think they have succeeded in the U.S.?
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