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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (1866)	7/13/2000 10:02:22 PM
From: A.J. Mullen	Read Replies (1) of 12231

Maurice & all, I think fuel-battery hybrids are simpler and better approach for cars. The energy density of hydrocarbons is a big (voluminous) problem for passenger cars. Fuel cells are promising for power generation. Some plants are already up and running: Subject 11531 Much energy is lost in transmission lines, so some can be saved in transmission if small, quiet and non-toxic plants can be placed in suburban areas. Fuel Cell energy uses gas as its energy source. There are fewer saturated carbon-bonds and higher ratio of hydrogen to carbon atoms, so more water and less CO2 will be produced per joule of energy released. No mechanical losses either, so it should be more efficient. Not that fuel cells will be a panacea. They might help a bit. (I own some of FCL). Hydroelectric power is no panacea either: news.bbc.co.uk sandelman.ottawa.on.ca I must admit to being pleased that dams were not so wonderful. As a whitewater kayaker I am meant to hate them, although one extends the season for me here in Southern California so I'm ambivalent in this too. How much is (possibly) going to be spent on a missile system that probably won't work against a threat that doesn't yet exist? One nuclear bomb can only create a short-term local anomaly. One could ruin your day. Global Change might ruin the planet. Ashley

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