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Old September 17th 10, 11:03 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Electric locomotion will replace internal combustion

Mark wrote:
On Sep 17, 4:44Â*pm, george wrote:
On Sep 18, 3:28Â*am, wrote: Mark wrote:
In the year 2055, you will be arrested and prosecuted
for operating an internal combustion engine in the
United States of America. (Chimerica)


Then everyone starves when the big rig trucks stop food distribution.


One of those 'unfortunate facts' that the dreamers cannot get their
heads around


Precluding the law of diminishing returns, just off-hand
I'd think a truck-sized electric motor would fix that.
(along with a commensurate power source) Ever seen
electric drag-strip cars? The IC powered cars cannot
even come close. The tork is just too great.

What do truckers rely on? Tork.


Distance, as in LA to Chicago.


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Jim Pennino

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