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Subject:NVC-Was: Driving on Air
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Sun, 9 Nov 2008 19:07:54 -0600

I have alot of thoughts that are aching to be asked, but if not re: my
Vanagon, I hold it in(on this list, anyway).  Where is the restraint that is
so often asked for? Where is the flaming that is so often portrayed when
rules are ignored?

Does anyone have or looking to buy an air-powered Vanagon that is in pre- or
post-production. If not, then suck it up till Fryday.

I usually get an idea on Tuesday and forget it or think it over by Fryday
and never speak of it, but it seems that there are carte-blanche accounts
that I need to get a VIP invitation to.

Thought about not sending this but I guess I need to be reminded of the
purpose of this list.

Did not snip for your enjoymnet of the ongoing thread that is DEFINITELY
nvc.

On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 5:55 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> One slight correction on this andrew. If you read the tech articles
> carefully, they are using compressed air, and as the pressure runs
> lower they are using fuel to run a heater to raise the temperature of
> the air to raise its compression. The performance is said to remain
> constant until some point.
>
> Jim
>  >
> > Another disadvantage is this... as the pressure drops the car will
> > lose steam gradually as soon as it is used, so to speak. Unlike an
> > electric, which will run flat-out until the battery is almost
> > exhausted.
> >
> > --
> > Andrew Grebneff
> > Dunedin, New Zealand
> > Fossil preparator
> > Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut
> > Temporarily in Calgary, AB, Canada
> > <goose1047@gmail.com>
> >
>

--
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'