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Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-29-2019, 04:36 AM
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Posted By GeorgeRa
Excellent point, we love simplicity and sassy...

Excellent point, we love simplicity and sassy acronyms
Second alternator SA > Underhood Generator > UD.
At first, I didn’t know what it was.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-23-2019, 01:44 AM
Replies: 154
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Posted By GeorgeRa
You should be the best to judge if you wasted...

You should be the best to judge if you wasted time or money.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-22-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
Agree, probably not the best example. Tesla...

Agree, probably not the best example. Tesla pumped a lot of money to develop reliable Li power for automotive use and Roadtrek released partly developed product.

I believe that Li in the RV world...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-22-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
I agree. Most technologies follow S-curves from...

I agree. Most technologies follow S-curves from early adapters through maturity, see the video. I believe that Li batteries in the RV world are still early in that cycle, still too expensive for me...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-14-2018, 05:25 PM
Replies: 154
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Posted By GeorgeRa
Truma and Alde are very different. Truma is...

Truma and Alde are very different.
Truma is similar to Webasto Dual Top except in NA it is only LPG powered. In EU it is either diesel or LPG and diesel technology is from Eberspacher as far I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-20-2017, 04:19 PM
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Posted By GeorgeRa
Until now the energy required by our human...

Until now the energy required by our human population is not in the level of causing the global warming, indeed, it can change with abundant availability and population growth. The key issue is for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-19-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
This is a good paper to study deeper. Non-thermal...

This is a good paper to study deeper. Non-thermal laser driven plasma-blocks for proton boron avalanche fusion as direct drive option - ScienceDirect...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-19-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
The energy generated to induce fusion will be...

The energy generated to induce fusion will be negligible in a large scale comparison to energy generated by fusion.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-19-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
Sometime technology to technology jumps happen...

Sometime technology to technology jumps happen faster then wee predicted, Tesla Semi Trucks, when did you last time store information on a DVD, do you still play CD in your car, how do you react to a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-19-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
Indeed, CO2 based global warming would be halted...

Indeed, CO2 based global warming would be halted if it happens soon enough. But the impact on our geopolitics would be unpredictable; from the middle east to USA, China or Russia. Could be peaceful...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-19-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
It could work both ways, for folks cutting you...

It could work both ways, for folks cutting you off in front and tailgaters, perhaps Tesla could introduce it for self-driving vehicles for ultimate safety by vaporizing all obstacles.

Yes, Salt...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-19-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
I am beginning to change my view regarding fuel...

I am beginning to change my view regarding fuel cell, this new one is coming and will be here soon, very soon. I wouldn’t be surprisde that some more advanced in R&D B-class manufacturers are already...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-03-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
Indeed :lol:

Indeed :lol:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-03-2017, 06:17 PM
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Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
Agree, no invention required.

Agree, no invention required.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-03-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
Bloom Energy fuel cells are using hydrogen gas...

Bloom Energy fuel cells are using hydrogen gas which is generated in situ by high temperature chemical reaction between natural gas and steam. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
Efficiency is just one of factors in the decision...

Efficiency is just one of factors in the decision process. I have difficulties to understand the photosynthesis efficiency in this subject. The efficiency analysis should relate to competing...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
There are many ways already, all other have...

There are many ways already, all other have carbon emission and all of them have to deal with sufficient energy to break the covalent bond.

Fuel cells which can run on methane directly have some...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
I am open minded but realistic, invention which...

I am open minded but realistic, invention which requires exceeding boundaries of physics is not on my list of hopes.

This is what Musk is saying regarding efficiency:
2 x (PV energy > Hydrogen...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
This was published 10 years ago and is still...

This was published 10 years ago and is still valid, hydrogen economy makes no sense. It takes a lot of energy to break the hydrogen covalent bond so even with theoretically maximum efficiency of 83%...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2017, 05:11 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
…..and the question is in hydrogen availability...

…..and the question is in hydrogen availability by either distribution a la Schwarzenegger atempt along I5 or in situ from other hydrocarbon fuels.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2017, 03:01 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
Truma has tried, it died. But, if Mr. Jim Hamill...

Truma has tried, it died. But, if Mr. Jim Hamill will take it to has talented hands it will be a success for sure, can't wait.

Truma Launches VeGA Fuel Cell for Caravans and Motorhomes...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2017, 01:12 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
It seems as Israelis have done something real. ...

It seems as Israelis have done something real.

https://www.aquariusengines.com/index.html#press_link – roll down to see press announcements.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-01-2017, 10:48 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
Unless the hybrid is a driver, higher efficiency...

Unless the hybrid is a driver, higher efficiency piston free could help. But any good progress in a battery technology will kill it, I agree.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-01-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
See some other examples: ...

See some other examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=0ZwZ7Con-Wc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=u4b0_6byuFU
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-01-2017, 10:14 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,310
Posted By GeorgeRa
The reviews are not good for this unit, so I am...

The reviews are not good for this unit, so I am not sure this would be the best option. A small Honda, Yamaha or Subaru would be a better option. A crankshaft free ICE generator could have a very...
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