Posted by ChrisB on January 11, 2008 at 10:39:46 from (71.88.106.1):
In Reply to: Future price of fuel posted by Spook on January 10, 2008 at 19:24:46:
T-Rev said: As far as autos go the US(including foreign brands engineered and made here) is getting way ahead on alternative fuels, and we are pretty close to breaking something really useful out.[/quote:0e12947068]
I take it you have never been to Brazil where they import on like 3% of their energy needs (US around 60%) since the first oil crisis. Nor seen that every gas station in Brazil has bio-fuel and cheaper then in the US , and a 4% discount if you pay cash (a privilege that the corporate lobbyists took away from us). All from a country many consider a 'third world'.
Are the big 3 not at the bottom of the list worldwide as far as average MPG goes?
Anyone remember in 2003 the Opel that averaged 155mph for 24 hours all while getting 117mpg. Not seen anything close to that here in the US.
[quote:0e12947068="T-Rev"]
One thing that makes me mad is when everyone complains about the big 3. Most everything worth inventing auto wise originated in American cars the last 100 yrs.
Disc brakes invented by Frederick Lancaster in the UK
Drum brakes and shock absorbers invented by Louis Renault in France
Diesel engine invented by Herbert Stuart in UK
Anti-lock brakes by the French Gabriel Voisin
Modern fuel injection by Bosch in Germany
First turbocharged diesel car by Mercedes
Continuously variable transmission by a Dutchman, Huub van Doorne
Cruise control by Toyota
First Hybrid car produced was by Honda
First Hydrogen vehicle by Mazada
First electro-hydraulic brakes by Mercedes
Not trying to start an argument, just make some points.
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