Alternative Fuel Vehicles

2007-05-14 02:55:12 · 14 answers · asked by dadunkadunk69 1

As far as the batteries go?

2007-05-14 01:06:11 · 7 answers · asked by Stephanie K 1

2007-05-13 19:45:31 · 10 answers · asked by wildpitch_20 3

It may seem silly but cant you put an additional fan where the radiator fan is on an electric car to use the cars forward movement to turn the fan which in turn will charge the cars battery? It makes sense to me. What do you think?

2007-05-13 16:13:36 · 10 answers · asked by Jesus & Kristle 5

2007-05-13 02:50:19 · 15 answers · asked by aleric 2

would it make enough of a dent in the oil producers income for that day to threaten them, and have them change whether it be price reduction or searching for other cheaper alternatives ?

2007-05-13 02:48:24 · 13 answers · asked by aleric 2

hi, i am doing a project for school can any one tell me what is biodiesel and waht it is used for in 50 or more words.
thank you

2007-05-12 10:38:39 · 6 answers · asked by qdair qad 2

When at the Indy 500 this year they announced that they were able to go to a 100% ethanol based fuel and was getting better MPG so they reduced the size of the fuel tank from 30gal to 22gal. Why can't any of the Auto makers apply this technology to Passenger cars and trucks?

2007-05-12 09:55:27 · 10 answers · asked by shona 1

i wish thinking of using something bio frienl to ru my go cart any ideas?

2007-05-12 06:53:31 · 4 answers · asked by sk8_4lyf 2

In other words...is it corn? I realize Ethanol is corn based, how is bio diesel different from Ethanol? How much of bio diesel comes from used cooking oil? Or is it mostly bio mass food...that is corn, sugar beets, etc? I am not in favor of the corn subsidies and Ethanol being what the government proposes as the solution to energy problems, but how is bio diesel different or the same in terms of costs to land use, efficiency of what is produced, etc? Ethanol is rather inneficient, no? So what of the production for bio diesel? Is it coming from more energy efficent sources, or is it mostly corn? Thanks.

2007-05-11 13:02:06 · 10 answers · asked by prekinpdx 7

I understand we use coal to burn for electricity, but if we did more coal burning and completely wiped out gasoline emissions, would that be better? The oil companies would still have a business, just not in cars.

2007-05-11 12:54:10 · 8 answers · asked by Star-Scream 2

Like if you invent a part of an engine that increases fuel economy by 20 time over, will they stop you from marketing the product?

2007-05-11 12:17:39 · 15 answers · asked by Mr. F Jr. 1

WE NEED TO SWICH TO ELECTIRICITY, NOT GAS IN CARS
anyone agree?
i mean look at the facts, gas is overpriced right now, and electricty is much cheaper(hybrids).
yet i know it is not that simple. milliuons of people have cars and it would be hard for them ro leave there cars, but being rational, i think that we should slowly move into electric cars or even hybrids. is this absurd or a good idea???

even if it was a good idea, the gas companies would freak!!! haha

2007-05-11 11:02:01 · 16 answers · asked by pilotman 2

I do.

2007-05-11 08:43:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Septic tanks can generate methane. Can they also create hydrogen? Bacteria , as well as algae, creates hydrogen, right? Maybe we could turn human waste into fuel? Have large community collection tanks, and maybe add somthing to this like a certain temp, to aid in the process? Any ideas on this one?

2007-05-11 08:38:18 · 6 answers · asked by irene k 2

remember that foldable steel contraption your mother put in the bottom of the cooking pot, to steam the veggies in? Can u picture one similar on top of your car or bike made of mirror material , telescoping and turning to suck up the sunpower , heating a liquid that charges your electric vehicle while it's parked?

2007-05-11 08:31:38 · 6 answers · asked by irene k 2

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Batteries – Lithium Polymer “Fascharge” Slide-out/Slide-in packs in 50 mile increments per pack. Maximum 4 packs.

Integrated Charger, 100v, 20a circuit.

Optional on-board micro gen-set

Brakes – Hydraulic Disc, Front & Rear – Regenerative charge assist

Body – Carbon Fiber / Kevlar composite – monocoque construction

Passenger Cabin –
Seats - Two full-sized
Full leather seats, door panels, trim.
Integrated computer system – Windows XP Compatible – all motorcontroller settings can be completed “on the fly”. DVD, CD, AM/FM, GPS, OBDII compliant. Sat Radio (requires subscription) and internet WiFi. 10 inch touchscreen
control, as well as wireless keyboard/mouse. Bluetooth enabled. 3 lighter outlets front, 1 rear. Heads-up digital displays

90MPH Max

2007-05-11 08:23:57 · 7 answers · asked by John Q Harris 3

How about carbon fiber bodies coated with PV material? How about even creating photovoltaic carbonfiber. Could that be a possibility, in this amazingly fast advancing world of technology? we even have levitating nanosized mirrors, why not pv carbonfiber? Can anyone get a hold of carbon fiber? want it to build my on cool fuel vehicle.

2007-05-11 08:17:36 · 5 answers · asked by irene k 2

With the gas prices getting out of control, why havent they made a solar powered car yet? We should be able to utilize the suns power for vehicles, they do it for houses.

2007-05-11 07:17:28 · 8 answers · asked by Redd 3

Why produce thousands, millions, of vehicles that NEED some sort of energy. Why not concentrate on LOW COST, LOW EMISSION, high quality, ON TIME Mass Transportation???

Why not make mass transit like a StarBucks on wheels? Morning coffee sitting at a table, on your ride to work.

Different theme transports:

go to work on THE MAKE A LIVING MASS TRANSPORT

for family friendly travel, ME AND THE KIDS ON THE GO

for those who don't want chatty folks interrupting, cruise along in THE LIBRARY CAR, or THE NEWS STAND EXPRESS

handicap travel? THE WHEELCHAIR WELCOME WAGON

teens? TRAVEL GREEN TEENS

And don't give me ANY of those answers about "people don't want... blahblahblah."

Provide the solution... see what happens... sort of like Field of Dreams -- IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME.

OOOH OOOH -- what an opportunity for short films! THE THEATER SEAT
for kids and families -- THE CARTOON CAR

Make it cool. Make it happen... easily and affordable!!

2007-05-10 18:00:19 · 19 answers · asked by inkypinky373 3

Can any on tell me how much corn does it take to make a gallon of ethanol? document your sources please.

2007-05-10 14:32:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tesla Motors in San Carlos, Ca is taking orders for the Tesla Roadster, an all electric looker that whips from zero to 60 mph in about 4 seconds., zipping around for 250 miles on a single charge, thanks to it amazingly powerful battery system. All this in a curvy body and with sumptuous interior....not frugal.

You can order one of these beauties for just 92,000.

teslamotors.com

I am seriously thinking about one of these when I trade in my vett 2009.

2007-05-10 07:45:34 · 6 answers · asked by kickinupfunf 6

2007-05-10 05:20:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently bought a new Toyota Aygo. It costs me £35 per year road tax, I get @ 60+ miles per gallon, plus the cheapest insurance group. Inside it is luxurious, roomy and can easily seat four adults, the choice of driving it manually or fully-auto - £7,800 new.

Drive along any road in the western world and there are certainly enough people who have great gas-guzzling monsters, in fact my neighbour just got a Chrysler Crossfire and he is single.

Now whilst I fully accept that not everyone is able to purchase a new vehicle and some people tow caravans or boats and need a larger engine, watch all the mothers in their 4X4 Range Rovers dropping their kids off, or the company executive in his series 7 BMW! These are ego driven fools who have no consideration for the planet or other people.

This is pure ego, a badge that says 'Look at me, sod the planet!' They could easily downgrade to a more practical and sensible driving option, but they are so desperate to maintain an image.

2007-05-10 00:35:10 · 17 answers · asked by telecasterisation 3

umm... since electric motors are going to come out onto cars soon, very soon do u think it would be posible to put a electric motor on a car that ran on oil??

2007-05-09 15:43:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cars made 10+ years ago get the same gas mileage (or better) than cars made today (excluding hybrids). Why has engine technology not evolved?

2007-05-09 15:00:39 · 9 answers · asked by fail r us 3

ok so im making a solar/water car like a dam but to power the pump i used a solar panal 1by3 ft
how it supposed to work
1.pump pushes water through a turbine
2.generator turns making electricity
3.electricity powers motor
4. motor turns axel car should go
would it work?
p.s for pipe im using pvc
p.ss lol im 12

psss lol its a small model sry 4got to add that its 1by3ft
sry people who answered b4

2007-05-09 14:45:18 · 5 answers · asked by Trooper 2

Is it:

(a) Oil prices?
(b) Concern for environmental impact?
(c) Diminishing oil reserves?
(d) Anti-war protest?
(e) Other - if so, why?

2007-04-22 18:25:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous