You probably already knew this.

stroh

Sleeveless Hoodie
From: Impact Crater Springs, CA

Karma: 155
Posts: 16135
Offline

Offline

We're doomed!

You probably already knew this.

« on: October 11, 2006, 06:35:34 AM »

http://autos.msn.com/advi...rt.aspx?contentid=4024242

Eye opening for me.


	Logged

Aske

Lederhosen

Karma: 120
Posts: 31405
Offline

Offline

Re: You probably already knew this.

« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2006, 06:49:48 AM »

yep

this is a problem, but NOT if*... EROEI on equivalent drive unit ethanol > EROEI available gasoline , s.t.c. that EROEI >1

the problem is the if* isn't true with modern technologies.


	Logged

Quote

Russia has invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people. Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century.

-- Chimpy McFlightsuit, CEO of Bu$hco Industries of 'Merka

Vest & Plus Fours
From: CA

Karma: 7
Posts: 725
Offline

Offline

One in the pink two in the stink!

Re: You probably already knew this.

« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2006, 10:43:30 PM »

anyone see the guy go cross country in his vw bus that had its engine redone to run on recycled cooking oil?

used restaurant deep frying oil is the way of the future


	Logged

dystopia

Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
From: Silicon Valley

Karma: 94
Posts: 7929
Offline

Offline

Re: You probably already knew this.

« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2006, 12:49:34 PM »

Quote from: MP on October 11, 2006, 10:43:30 PM

anyone see the guy go cross country in his vw bus that had its engine redone to run on recycled cooking oil?

used restaurant deep frying oil is the way of the future

I haven't seen that specific dude, but I've seen local news stories on folks that use old cooking oil for their cars. Great idea. Not sure how well it scales, though.


	Logged

Aske

Lederhosen

Karma: 120
Posts: 31405
Offline

Offline

Re: You probably already knew this.

« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2006, 12:53:24 PM »

Quote from: dystopia on October 12, 2006, 12:49:34 PM

Quote from: MP on October 11, 2006, 10:43:30 PM

anyone see the guy go cross country in his vw bus that had its engine redone to run on recycled cooking oil?

used restaurant deep frying oil is the way of the future

I haven't seen that specific dude, but I've seen local news stories on folks that use old cooking oil for their cars. Great idea. Not sure how well it scales, though.

well, some plants are certainly far more efficient solar collectors than anything mankind will likely engineer. but yes, indeed, global-scale... converting them to fuel oil type products without losing net energy... different issue
Cool


	Logged

Quote

Russia has invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people. Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century.

-- Chimpy McFlightsuit, CEO of Bu$hco Industries of 'Merka

Vest & Plus Fours
From: CA

Karma: 7
Posts: 725
Offline

Offline

One in the pink two in the stink!

Re: You probably already knew this.

« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2006, 11:24:40 PM »

or if we can just figure out a way to harness the pure energy coming from my farts...

had myself a pretty massive burrito for dinner Devil


	Logged

Pages: [1] Return to Top

« Previous topic | Next topic »

	Author	Topic: You probably already knew this. (Read 2594 times)
0 Members and 1 Lurker/Spider are viewing this topic.

Related Posts How to know when you frequent a store too much? Ah - its one of the reason's I quit my former job.... too much travel.In my by hobbit Say what? aaaaah.....youth.....I remember calling my brother a dildo and my mom overheard. by Fuzzy I knew it. I knew immediately when the Dolphins released Culpepper, that the Ravens would b by Teed Speaking of 'Who Knew'... i knew. read it on wiki when i started watching svu a few years ago and wondered by Aske

		November 26, 2024, 06:05:16 PM
	Username: Password: Duration: