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By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:56:06 +0000

Hi Steve, I can’t wait for electric transport to become mainstream, but I also feel that in these economically crushing times, costs will prohibit uptake. However, there are 2 retrofits currently available that can dramatically improve existing transport. I’ve tested both and measured efficiency gains of 15-30% and emissions reduction of 50-65%. If this is of interest, I would be happy to share what I have learned.
Regards,
Paul

By: Steve Puma

Steve Puma — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:05:35 +0000

Dan,
Has anyone done any research about using the kind of technology that you are talking about?
Steve

By: Dan R

Dan R — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:08:23 +0000

Hi, I have an idea about making cars more efficient. I am not sure if my idea is new or really useful. I think if a steam turbine is added to gasoline electric hybrid car, the turbine can produce additional electricity and it could significantly increase the efficiency of the car. There would have to be a heat exchanger added to the cylinder block of the car to create the steam and the steam can be used to power a turbine that would produce the electricity.
Thanks,
Dan