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#61 of 170 Re: Can biodiesel replace all our fuel needs? [rfruth] by gagrice Nov 09, 2004 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: rfruth (Nov 09, 2004 3:23 pm) Good article. It takes a few well known names to promote new innovations. The Prius would not have gotten off the ground without a few celebs showing them off.
#62 of 170 Ambitious! by dewey Nov 22, 2004 (1:26 pm)
The site below reveals that Toyota internds to have a hybrid version among all its vehicles. Where does that leave the Prius when the hybrid Corolla is introduced? http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101275 Replies to this message: backy (Nov 22, 2004 4:14 pm) dewey (Nov 23, 2004 12:46 pm) backy (Nov 23, 2004 1:48 pm) and 1 more...
#63 of 170 Re: Ambitious! [dewey] by backy Nov 22, 2004 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Nov 22, 2004 1:26 pm) Where does that leave the Prius when the hybrid Corolla is introduced? For those of us who prefer a hatchback body style vs. a sedan, a Corolla hybrid isn't that interesting--especially if they do nothing to correct the poor seating position for drivers on the Corolla. Now if they hybridize the Matrix, that might be interesting--but with the usual hybrid "premium", a Matrix with the features of the base Prius would cost about the same as the Prius. And I prefer the exterior and interior of the Prius to the Matrix. Replies to this message: dewey (Nov 23, 2004 12:46 pm) backy (Nov 23, 2004 1:48 pm) dewey (Nov 23, 2004 6:20 pm)
#64 of 170 Re: Ambitious! [backy] by dewey Nov 23, 2004 (12:46 pm)
Replying to: backy (Nov 22, 2004 4:14 pm) "And I prefer the exterior and interior of the Prius to the Matrix" When the choice between the Prius and a hybrid Matrix is only about styling, then the Prius becomes redundant. If the Prius is to continue in the future, it will have to be defined by something else then hybrid. Maybe some new future technology? Hopefully Toyota will use the Prius as some kind of test-pioneer model that adopts the newest technologies before other models. In this case the Prius would cater to the needs of technology-obsessed individuals( quite alot of buyers fit that criteria) Replies to this message: backy (Nov 23, 2004 1:48 pm) dewey (Nov 23, 2004 6:20 pm)
#65 of 170 Re: Ambitious! [dewey] by backy Nov 23, 2004 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Nov 23, 2004 12:46 pm) If you want to pull out the big Nit Pick... it's about much more than styling. They are much different cars, and I doubt adding a hybrid powertrain to the Matrix would erase all the other differences. I agree, though, the Prius could be Toyota's showcase for leading-edge technology. Or it could become redundant as hybrid technology becomes mainstream. But this point was discussed ad nauseum in earlier discussions. Replies to this message: dewey (Nov 23, 2004 6:20 pm)
#66 of 170 Re: Ambitious! [backy] by dewey Nov 23, 2004 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: backy (Nov 23, 2004 1:48 pm) 'But this point was discussed ad nauseum in earlier discussions. ' Why thanks for the history of these discussions. I am a newcomer here and appreciate a crash course from a veteran like you Since you yourself admit that redunancy exists as hybrid technology become mainstream, I myself see no point in discussing this ad nauseum.
#67 of 170 Biodiesel in heavy equipment by gagrice Nov 25, 2004 (5:04 pm)
Earthwise Excavation, formed in 1987, specializes in grading, septic systems, storm systems, water mains, street improvements and erosion control. It started using B100 last year in all 18 of its vehicles: bulldozers, backhoes and the trucks that haul them to work sites. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2004/11/b100_biodiesel_.html
#68 of 170 Good source of biodiesel for Colorado and New Mexico by gagrice Nov 25, 2004 (5:24 pm)
Blue Sun B20 is high-quality renewable fuel produced from virgin vegetable oil biodiesel, proprietary fuel additives and high-quality diesel fuel in a 20/80 biodiesel to diesel ratio. The blend offers advantages over petroleum diesel by increasing cetane, horsepower, and fuel mileage, while significantly reducing emissions of particulates, greenhouse gases, carcinogens, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040908/law116_1.html
#69 of 170 Make your own biodiesel for 70 cents a gallon by gagrice Nov 25, 2004 (5:31 pm)
This kit contains everything you need to make a biodiesel processor at home. In addition to the standard DIY Kit, we deliver a 80 gallon water heater to your door. A full set of directions is included. It only takes a few hours to assemble. Make your own fuel for as little as $0.70 per gallon! This kit produces 55 gallons of useable fuel in about three hours of processing time. http://www.biodieselwarehouse.com/largedeluxekit.html
#70 of 170 I can smell those french fries!!! by gagrice Dec 04, 2004 (8:31 am)
What will this do to the price of biodiesel? Based on DTN’s Alternative Fuels Index, the average price of No. 2 diesel in mid-October was $1.53 per gallon. The price of B20 was $1.72 per gallon. The tax incentive could lower the price of B20 to be approximately the same price as diesel based on these numbers (to about $1.52 per gallon). http://www.biodiesel.org/members/membersonly/files/pdf/fedreg/200- 41022_Tax_Incentive_Fact_Sheet.pdf