My Modest Proposal to End Global Warming, Revitalize General Aviation, and End Our Dependence on Foreign Oil

"Anthony W" wrote in message
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I've yet to see any proof that global warming is man made. I've seen some
evidence that it's more of a solar phenomena.


Not to mention the vastly overstated forcing of CO2.

Just buy a golf cart...

Those are a bit cold in winter around here...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Anthony W" wrote in message
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For now it's petrochemical fuel and there's more in the USA than the feds
will let the oil companies drill for.

Not to mention gummint restrictions on building the &*^%&^ refineries !!!!

Rich S.

Jay Honeck wrote:
Just buy a golf cart...

Those are a bit cold in winter around here...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA

And damp around here in NW Oregon.

Tony

Anthony W wrote:
I've yet to see any proof that global warming is man made. I've seen
some evidence that it's more of a solar phenomena.

As for ending the dependence on imported oil, so far hydrogen powered
internal combustion engines look promising but will have the same issues
and propane fueled engines. For now it's petrochemical fuel and there's
more in the USA than the feds will let the oil companies drill for.

Tony
Here's a recent scientific report on the effects of solar phenomena on
the climate.
http://www.pubs.royalsoc.ac.uk/media...pa20071880.pdf

Jay Honeck wrote:

I could live quite happily without freeways. In fact, given my 6 mile
(round trip) commute each day, I'm considering an all-electric car as
my next vehicle.

Ditto. Although I need one with about a 50 mile range. Virtually all
of our driving is around town, with the farthest points being the
airport and kid's high school which are 14 and 17 miles away
respectively. I've looked at a couple of the conversion kits for VW's
and Hondas, but so far it looks like the range is typically 40-50 miles.

Bob Noel wrote:

Just a note if you ever consider a gas/electric hybrid, with such a
short
commute you probably won't see the book gas mileage because the
engine needs to warm up before it will shutoff while driving.


Precisely why I am interested in an all-electric, not a hybrid. I work
from my home most of the time, so the commute isn't the issue. The
issue is the requisite running around that needs to be done to support
six kids and all their activities.

Matt Barrow wrote:



How is the electricity generated?



by the grid or by a windmill at home. The energy is stored in
batteries, and in some cases batteries combined with super capacitors

Jay Honeck wrote:

Just buy a golf cart...


Those are a bit cold in winter around here...


And not street legal around here.

"Ray Andraka" wrote in message
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Matt Barrow wrote:



How is the electricity generated?

by the grid or by a windmill at home.

A windmill at home is not likely to have the output to power an all-electric
car for more than a few yards.

If it's a power grid powered by coal, you're likely causing more pollution
than a car that's nicely tuned.

The energy is stored in batteries, and in some cases batteries combined
with super capacitors

Capt. Obvious strikes again "~)

When someone can explain why temps went DOWN while CO2 emissions went UP, or
why temps were much lower during epochs when CO2 was several times higher
than today, I'll buy into the ACC arguments.

Until then, my Toyota 4-Runner suits me just fine :~o