taxes, gas prices, VLAC

[Kent McLean]

Mike Arman wrote:
> All in favor of a little disruptive technology, say Aye!
> 
> (My next Audi should be powered by gravity waves or something - no more 
> gasoline needed!)

I like the idea of hybrids, where a low-powered
internal combustion engine (gas, diesel, alcohol,
whatever) runs only to re-charge batteries, which
are the real source of power.

I don't think batteries-only is a solution. A
one hour commute in a winter storm, with lights,
and heater element, and blower, and audio all
on high, might suck a battery dry before you get
to work.

Although hydrogen promises pure, clean, energy, it
would take a huge investment in infrastructure to
make it viable.  But then, a Manhattan Project sort
of effort (and similar climate of world events)
could make that happen.

--
Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke