From: mung_me@att.net   
      
   On 5/17/2012 7:27 AM, Jim Wilkins wrote:   
   > "j"  wrote in message   
   > news:jp2lvn$dr9$1@news.albasani.net...   
   >> On 5/16/2012 8:53 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:   
   >>> ...   
   >>> Perhaps these caps would permit a less expensive battery ...   
   >>   
   >> That certainly makes sense. But it appears they have solved the   
   >> complex electronics (buck boost mostly).   
   >   
   > I have a couple of inverters here at home that can fully charge a   
   > battery from a nearly discharged one.   
   >   
   > We can do incredible things in the research lab with enough funding.   
   > The decisions governing energy are almost always economic, except for   
   > national defense where Stirling engines in subs and missile and   
   > disposable precious-metal batteries cost less than losing your   
   > freedom.   
      
   I wonder how much longer Germany could have held out if it's tanks and   
   planes were 20% more efficient?   
      
   The WWII P51 Mustang gained the range needed because it was fuel   
   efficient. As far as us today, the military has it's own strategic   
   reserves and in flight refueling. I don't care about the mileage in an F22!   
   >   
   > Were you Green enough to buy a Segway?   
      
   Not me, but there are a lot of Segways here. Popular for tours.   
      
   I'm only really green where it saves money and doesn't cost a fortune.   
   For me that is solar thermal. And with the cost of water, low flow   
   toilets (plug for Kohler Super Flusher).   
      
   The odd thing about energy conservation is that this rarely benefits the   
   poor who are mostly about using energy. You need to have some money to   
   start with before you can think about saving some!   
      
      Jeff   
      
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