[mdlug-discuss] Ethanol vs gasoline economy [Was: [mdlug] Automotive technical info ...]

[Robert Adkins]

Wolfger wrote:
> On 5/30/07, Robert Adkins <radkins at impelind.com> wrote:
>   
>>     Want to change that? Talk everyone and I mean everyone, into getting
>> Motorscooters and or buying/building those three-wheeled "kit" cars that
>> use motorcycle components.
>>     
>
> No idea what "kit cars" you are referring to, but scooters just flat
> out ain't safe for any real driving. I'm talking 90-120 minutes per
> day at speed limits mostly in the 50-70 MPH range.
> That's my commute.
>   
    Here's a few "kit" designs:

    http://www.rqriley.com/tri-mag.html

    http://www.rqriley.com/doran.html

    http://www.rqriley.com/tm.html

    Here's a "Production" model:
   
<http://car-reviews.automobile.com/news/vandenbrink-introduces-ultra-wild-three-wheeled-carver-sports-car/1231/>

    Most require Motorcycle licenses, from what I understand, which 
means lower insurance premiums as well. They are lightweight and very 
economical, fuel-wise. Personally, I would have trouble paying more than 
$5,000 for any "commuter" vehicle though.

>>     That will put a significant drop in demand on Gasoline, while
>> seriously cutting Carbon emissions. Won't happen, but a guy can dream...
>>     
>
> Heck, start dreaming of transporter bays while you're at it. :-)
>   
    That's not as realistic with the technology we have available today.

    I am dreaming more along the lines of practical solutions to 
existing problems that could be affordable to the majority of people.

    -Rob