03-26-2007, 02:15 PM
that article is retarded because of the projected lifespans. completely unrealistic. however, the concept that they're getting at is fairly realistic, albeit not completely true. 1000 tons of nickel is close to nothing compared to what china let along the rest of the world is mining. the article makes it sound like priuses are made from nothing but environmentally hazardous materials while hummers are made from farts and dreams. the mining of metals creates a lot of waste, no matter what you make with it whether its cars or beer cans.
sorta along the same notion though are studies that show it actually takes more oil to make flex fuel cars than it does for just a regular car. between the farming and energy required to make ethanol, you'd be better off just using your standard 87 octane.
all in all, i think the point of all this is to atleast foster further development. technology like this doesnt just appear in its most efficient form. it matures over time and eventually becomes more cost effective and more advanced.
sorta along the same notion though are studies that show it actually takes more oil to make flex fuel cars than it does for just a regular car. between the farming and energy required to make ethanol, you'd be better off just using your standard 87 octane.
all in all, i think the point of all this is to atleast foster further development. technology like this doesnt just appear in its most efficient form. it matures over time and eventually becomes more cost effective and more advanced.
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2004 Honda S2000
2007 BMW X3
2004 Honda S2000
2007 BMW X3