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To: Joe NYC who wrote (346919)8/15/2007 7:07:23 PM
From: Tenchusatsu  Respond to of 1575181
 
Joe, > It seems to me that people like to BS about environmental friendliness, but prefer others to do something.

Exactly. What do you think "carbon credits" are all about?

Tenchusatsu



To: Joe NYC who wrote (346919)8/15/2007 8:41:59 PM
From: combjelly  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1575181
 
"OTOH, I don't know all the pluses and minuses of diesels environmentally but its efficiency is better. "

The big problem with diesels is sub-micron particulates. They can be inhaled deep in the lungs and, in large enough numbers, cause some serious problems. Now, they can be dealt with filters and other methods, but it is a critical maintenance item.