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No I'm stating the fact that Turbines are not practical for such applications they've been tried and simply don't work as an ICE generator. Get mad I don't care, and if you have to resort to "Wikipedia" as an "insult" when you know nothing of me. When you start slinging mud like a child you lost...

Without the Diesel Engine to power the Electric Traction motors that locomotive isn't going anywhere so yes the Diesel Engine does propel the train. Same technology is used on the Volt and i3 you can't go without the motor. There are "Experimental" true Hybrids IE Union Pacifics GOATS and a BEV...

The Ecoboost is designed to be most efficient running premium octane fuel, I've done some little things expensive but little and have seen expectations slightly exceeded, bigger intake snorkel for the airbox bye AFE power, Velossatech big mouth intake scoop that goes behind the grille and a...

How do you think a Hybrid works? You need a power source to charge the batteries and propel the vehicle forward. The Volt is a Hybrid and uses the exact same technology used on a smaller scale as a Diesel Electric Locomotive. Combustion engine powers electrical generators/traction motors to...

It's why the Turbines for Union Pacific were fitted with small Diesels to move them around the yard because Turbines have to spin at one speed at all times. It wasn't until the Big Boys were being retired and their extended Range Water Tenders were refitted to hold additional Bunker Fuel Oil...

And you've proven why it's a basic failure and the fact again Turbines are not practical. I had a 16' Camry non hybrid, my economy average was 39mpgs on the highway at 75mph. Probably 28mpgs with a Turbine at 75mph which my Ranger gets 27.7mpgs at 75mph or one non Hybrid Toyota Camry at 39mpgs...

You can get a mini supercharged V8 engine for RC cars produces 9hp, but like your mini RC turbines it's worthless for a hybrid application. The power to size ratio is like using a damn kite instead of full rigging sails to move a schooner on the ocean. Lots of power is needed to generate...

Steam is entirely different from Internal combustion and no loud isn't fun it's why Turbines are limited to their usage. But guess what, steam turbines need a crap load of fuel to burn to boil water for steam. Only half way cost-effective steam turbine is geothermal and or nuclear. It's not for...

Not the best, just the most efficient and reliable. Turbine engines have been around since 1900, used in steam ships which allowed higher speeds on the Oceans. Cunard Line was known to use Turbines to power their liners, giving them speed advantages to take the legendary Blue Riband. It had...

No, a Turbine isn't efficient at producing power, a smaller turbine will need to rev at higher rpms to produce the power necessary it's why they are not used for commercial applications. They're maintenance heavy, loud and suck fuel. Chrysler's Turbine engine concept is a great second...

I'm happily married and plan to stay that way so when my wife starts to complain of being in the vehicle after so long, even I know it's smart to say we're done driving for the day so when we go West we stay there for the night. Just like she learned why I hated taking 3 days to Florida and...

It's a counterfeit, looks pretty much like a T6 Global Ranger, but it's not really the real deal. It's like a North Korean counterfeit $100 bill, looks like a real one, feels kinda like a real one, may even smell like a real one, probably snorts nose candy like a real one. But it's not a real...

Engineering listen to the customer, what a fabulous idea. In the words of Ron White, "Gee, who da thunk it?".

They don't hold a candle to the Japanese "Dekotora" Trucks.

I would be interested as I should have done it myself, see if the Global Ranger ones fit our US and if they do a better job.

I just stay there for the night, never said I wanted to live there. I would rather live in Evanston. Better view of the Mountains.

You mean chief designer for a Volvo and yes they suck, talk to owners at how bad they fail and suck at throwing the light. Not to mention, a FLAT BOTTOM steering wheel? Should have made it an option and be surprised at what type of steering wheel drivers actually want not the limited "pool" you...

I can drive from Des Moines IA to Rock Springs WY in about 12hrs that includes fuel stops, restroom and food often just combining. That about 880 plus miles. I doubt the idiot could do 800 miles in 24hrs. I did the math it would take almost 5 days in an EV to make the trip from Des Moines to Los...

I had some stupid EV hugger tell me they could do 800 miles in a day with their Tesla, I laughed and then showed them the articles of a guy who used to drive from Cheyenne to Casper in about 2hrs in an ICE and now does it in in just under 14hrs because his Leaf can only go 80 miles before...

Only LEDs I am running are Amber Fogs which aren't excessively bright.