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Old 10-16-2008, 06:09 PM   #36 (permalink)
Big Dave
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The Red Baron - '00 Ford F-350 XLT
90 day: 27.99 mpg (US)

Impala Phase Zero - '96 Chevrolet Impala SS
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Here in Indiana an electric car is a coal-fueled vehicle. This state gets 98% of its power from coal.

I am totally a fan of nuclear. I'm trying to talk sense to my unemployed nephew. Join the Navy. Be a nuke. Get a terrific-paying job when you hitch is up.

Coal-fired Rankine cycle is about 37% efficient. Figure T&D loses another 5%.
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