Fri, Jun 23, 2006, 8:30am (EDT-3) snipped-for-privacy@physics.arizona.edu (Roger=A0Haar) doth claimeth: Dear JT, et al, =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0If you want power assist, consider the electric option.
No. For a variety of reasons. Ecologically, I figure your losing by the battery making process, over an I.C. engine (that's runing as it should). You can't fill up your battery at the local gas station. There's a lot more, but basically, it ain't fun. By the way, it ain't a biggie to make your own setup.
If you're willing to put up with a few nuisances, I would say go with steam. Depending on fuel, it can be very ecologically sound, and minimal cost to run. Personally, I think hybrid steam/electric, or steam/air, power would be a much more promising path to follow than the exotic (and expensive) systems the big-shots all seem to think is the way to go. K.I.S.S. usually works best.
This is one choice.
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But something along these lines would be my first choice.
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However, I imagine I would wind up with something along these lines.
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One is on my list, after a few high priority things get done.
JOAT Politician \Pol`i*ti"cian\, n. Latin for career criminal