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Old 12-17-2009, 05:17 PM   #3 (permalink)
gone-ot
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...yes, diesel engines were used a lot during the 1920's-1930's:

http://74.125.155.132/search?q=cache...&ct=clnk&gl=us

...on a similar note -- I'd like to know "why?" EPA-fuel economy "guidelines" haven't also been applied (shoved up?) to the aircraft industry yet?

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