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Originally Posted by svandamme
you are aware that physics have not changed since 77?l converting one energy source into another one, costs energy, a net loss. Converting one energy source into another one, costs energy, a net loss
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Our efficiency at harnessing energy is vastly superior at this time.
And converting EXTREMELY ABUNDANT fuel sources from one type to another far more valuable type can very well be a net gain.
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Originally Posted by svandamme
and considering that combustion engines aren't exactly fuel efficient to begin with
the coal to be would be better off used in an electricity factory, which yields probably more then twice the use per kilo of coal compared to car engines
for the same, if not less carbon emissions...
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I am sure in 1977 that was true.
This can be done, there is proof. People are doing it.
The question is, can it be done for less than $3.60/gal ....cause that's what i paid today at the pump for 87 octane regular.