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NeilBlanchard · 02-03-2012, 11:57 PM

I agree trains would be smart. The ad says close to 500 miles per ton per gallon of diesel. If our trains were electric with overhead wires, they would be about 2X better, and the regenerative braking would be substantial.

02-03-2012, 11:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	I agree trains would be smart. The ad says close to 500 miles per ton per gallon of diesel. If our trains were electric with overhead wires, they would be about 2X better, and the regenerative braking would be substantial. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/