Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
There is no free lunch is a very valid point here. I'm no believer in EVs, but I am in using batteries to optimize sfc, like in hybrid cars. I am somewhat curious where the break even is for my hybrid. The battery has an impact. Yes. But most of it is recyclable, as most of the mass is copper and aluminum. And pumping more crude, more processing, more sulfur byproducts, etc. have their toll too.
The problem I have with batteries is that they were picked as the winning technology. There are other technologies that can improve the SFC that have not been really explored other than some initial studies done in 70s and 80s.
Really? Do tell.
The 100 MPG carburetor that Exxon bought the design to, in order to prevent it from ever getting to market?
No, I'm talking about steam injection, hydraulic and air hybrids.
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
There is no free lunch is a very valid point here. I'm no believer in EVs, but I am in using batteries to optimize sfc, like in hybrid cars. I am somewhat curious where the break even is for my hybrid. The battery has an impact. Yes. But most of it is recyclable, as most of the mass is copper and aluminum. And pumping more crude, more processing, more sulfur byproducts, etc. have their toll too.
The problem I have with batteries is that they were picked as the winning technology. There are other technologies that can improve the SFC that have not been really explored other than some initial studies done in 70s and 80s.
Really? Do tell.
The 100 MPG carburetor that Exxon bought the design to, in order to prevent it from ever getting to market?
No, I'm talking about steam injection, hydraulic and air hybrids.
