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    Gas/Hybrid, Diesel, Diesel/Hybrid, Fuel Cell - where will it end?

    I'm not a market anylist but I remember when diesel was cheaper than gas. It seems like right after the turbo diesle pickup trucks started to really sell is when the price took a major jump, truckers went on strikes and slow downs. Does any one know I heard that there is more road tax on diesel...
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    Gas/Hybrid, Diesel, Diesel/Hybrid, Fuel Cell - where will it end?

    We would use alot less.. The internal combustion engine we are adicted to is only 30% efficient which in my opinion is a gross waste.
  3. BigUglyFord

    Gas/Hybrid, Diesel, Diesel/Hybrid, Fuel Cell - where will it end?

    ASEI has an excellent point! And let me expand on it, until we find a way to power our cargo-ships, trains and heavy-duty trucks we will be dependant on fossil fuels. My earlier post was mainly concerned with passenger vehicles & light duty trucks, as this is what I teach. Getting the light...
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    Gas/Hybrid, Diesel, Diesel/Hybrid, Fuel Cell - where will it end?

    I have enjoyed reading this thread and would like to add a few things; what we will be driving in 10 years is what the consumers want to buy. You can have the best idea and still not make it (any one seen the movie Tucker?) Hydrogen storage is a concern as well as how much does it cost to make...

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