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From: liz@poppyrecords.invalid.invalid (Liz Tuddenham)
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Subject: Re: Copper can't be mined fast enough to electrify the US
Date: Fri, 17 May 2024 19:58:01 +0100
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John Larkin <jjSNIPlarkin@highNONOlandtechnology.com> wrote:

[...] 
> Car power, worst to best, roughly:
> 
> Rubber bands.
> Springs.
> Animals (humans included)
> Sails.
> Compressed gas.
> Steam engines.
> Solar cells.
> Batteries.
> Electric trolleys.
> Cable cars.
> Funiculars.
> Fuel cells.
> Gasoline turbines.
> Coal dust turbines.
> Hydrogen turbines.
> Gasoline piston engines.
> 
> Did I miss any?

Diesel piston engines - far more fuel-efficient.

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