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Originally Posted by cyrnel
Charlatan, what's the problem? It took about two sentences for me to go "doh!" and realize Crower has a great idea. Engineers have been trying to reclaim exhaust waste since the early days of internal combustion. If development works out, and that's a big question, it could really help. Considering our huge (and growing) freight fleets I can't see a downside if he's even slightly successful. (Unless he's senile or meant this for April 1.  ) |
Don't get me wrong... if this works I think it's a great invention. My bitterness stems from the fact that engines today are vastly more efficient than what we had say, 20 to 30 years ago. Amazingly enough we are still getting about the same miles per gallon. Why? Because instead of harnessing this added efficiency to achieve actual efficiency, we have opted for bigger vehicles. No reduction in fuel has been realized.
The optimist in my can see how this would benefit the trucking industry and potentially reduce fuel consumption levels across the board.
The cynical side just sees more of the same... even bigger "status" vehicles with no real efficiency achieved.