Hybrid energy vehicles are very succesful in there purposeQuote:
Originally Posted by Slunnie
Making ******* and wankette's with no true idea feel better about themselves "thinking" they are doing good for the environment:)
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Hybrid energy vehicles are very succesful in there purposeQuote:
Originally Posted by Slunnie
Making ******* and wankette's with no true idea feel better about themselves "thinking" they are doing good for the environment:)
The problem with this sort of analysis is that you have to make so many assumptions (not just projected lifespan) that you can get virtually any answer you want, just by tailoring the assumptions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slunnie
And on the subject of hybrids, it is worth noting that for non-urban driving, most of the current small diesels give far better fuel economy, and even give better CO2 emissions.
John
Exactly the problem. IF anyone truly wanted to save the planet, they wouldn't even OWN a car/bus/truck etc etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by rovercare
Most 'environmentalists' will bang on all day about it but still drive through rush hour bumper to bumper traffic, idling their vehicle etc to get to work the next morning. Hypocracy is all around...
I know an aging 4BD1 isn't a very clean engine, but at least it isn't going to become toxic landfill for a long time to come:)
JC
Being green is not about selling your trusty LR and buying a Prius. The fact is new cars are made every year and making them cleaner, more efficient with less emissions is a good thing (how could it not be?) Joe Bloggs who buys a new car every nth year may consider a prius or maybe not. Maybe he/she talks about a Prius to their left of centre friend who then buys one. What is important here is a change in the long term.
I agree that that money could be much better spent educating people about the impact of buying any new car (over keeping your old one) on the environment as a whole however I doubt car manufacturers would invest in this!
I feel that making a choice to do something proactive should not be the cornerstone of criticism. Most people have mouths to feed and bills to pay and thus any effort to be conscientious (about being green or whatever) will usually be compromised in some way.
Cheers
Michael
True, Humans are quite destructive. We can all just try a little to avoid unnecessary waste and damage to our immediate environment, but as you say, life must go on. And must be enjoyable:)Quote:
Originally Posted by rockstar
JC
Old cars are great. The other day I started up and took for a short run my 42 year old Volvo 1800S. It started easily after sitting for about 5 months and had not been driven for close to a year. Sure the steering is heavy, it dont handle or go as hard as its looks suggest but it is a solid, well engineered old car that will out last me. I will pass this car on to my son after a life time of enjoying it.
I would love an 88" 2a to play with too but no more garage space. Have a look at my gallery for pics of the 1800.
Regards
Robbo.
Robbo, P1800's are a gem!!! An ES would be a desirable item too!. I bought a 144 Manual twin carb for $200 from a wrecker. In registerable condition bar a new screen and tail lamp cluster. I drove it from Tas to WA, lived over there for 18months and brought it back with me. When I changed Lower control arm bushes, the bolts were still immaculately Cad plated!! What a well built and reliable, economical(10l/100km) vehicle. I sold it later to my neighbour (who restores them), for $200.Quote:
Originally Posted by robbotd5
P1800 would be one of my favourite Volvos. Fitted with 240GT alloys they look HOT:twisted:
PICS????
JC
funny the owner of the place I am renting is an old engine nut - he has a 1910 blackstone diesel stationary engine I asked what does it use under full load (about a litre an hour) it weighs about a 1 1/2 tonnes but it is able to run a 10kva + alternator with ease, try and find a new lighting plant that comes close to that sort of economy
[QUOTE=blitz;1347430]funny the owner of the place I am renting is an old engine nut - he has a 1910 blackstone diesel stationary engine I asked what does it use under full load (about a litre an hour) it weighs about a 1 1/2 tonnes but it is able to run a 10kva + alternator with ease, try and find a new lighting plant that comes close to that sort of economy[/QUOTE]
..And does it with CLASS:D.
JC
Another example of a company being to far ahead of the game for it's own good! Who you ask .. Well LANDROVER of course!
From memory ,Back in the 90's they actually had a small plant in africa that I read about that would re-engine/ gearbox ,series and early counties to keep them running as the body/ chassis from the inland areas where all mostly fine. Unfortunately costs ended up increasing to the point that it was to expensive to continue.
Imagine what a marketing and enviromental bonus that would be to sell the defender as the modern "grandpa's axe"#!
Grandpa's axe joke: My grandpa was a lumberjack who only had one axe his whole working life! "Really" says the friend, yup but he had to replace the handle 9 times and the blade 7!:)