Posted on 04/22/2024 12:23:54 PM PDT by Red Badger
Crap! I just ordered a 2024 GMC Sierra with the 3.0L Duramax diesel and now this comes along.
Ok, if “collectivism” is what determines it, how come US drones in the Ukraine are outclassed by Chinese drones in performance, durability and cost ?
original WSJ story. https://www.wsj.com/world/how-american-drones-failed-to-turn-the-tide-in-ukraine-b0ebbac3
According to you, American Freedumbs should make US drones unbeatable compared to “Collectivist” China.
Fact is, it is more important is having TEN times as many engineering students studying six days a week, vs a dumbed-down curriculum poisoned by DEI and wokeness, and subverting the efforts of both students and faculty.
The ones who study and learn real stuff are the ones who will win. “Collectivist” or not.
This sounds good but at what cost? Can this thermal efficiency be achieved while being mass producesd? I don’t think so. And yes, I think these ideas were stolen by the Chinese.
This assumes that none of the efficiencies become degraded under regular wear and tear.
+1 for thermo.
+1 for world-class pun.
Heheh. There you go again. Constructing straw men so you have something to say.
According to you, American Freedumbs should make US drones unbeatable compared to “Collectivist” China.You keep inserting this into the thread for some reason. Strange.
I never made such a comment nor has anyone else. You just keep babbling on about it.
What gives? President Biden, is that you?
It's almost impossible to do it while still meeting EPA particulate and NOx emissions standards.
Take away the Particulate filters and EGRs from today's diesel engines like the Ford Powerstroke or GM Duramax, and you gain 10-15% efficiency as well as increasing reliability by getting rid of failure points like a plugged EGR cooler that kills engines.
Jijo Journalist needs to learn a bit about conversions. It saves about $4 per gallon or almost $50g a year.
I'd love to see someone build a hybrid electric vehicle using battery banks and an aircraft APU driving a generator.
The APU kicks in and recharges the batteries when necessary, running at its peak efficiency.
How much do gas turbines cost compared to a diesel with equivalent peak power ?
I know jet engines are really expensive. And even more expensive as efficiency goes up, because the materials and production methods to take the higher temperatures are $$$$$.
Killjoy.
I am a low tech simple solutions guy.
I’m still amazed that Rover and Chrysler, as well as GM put so much money and effort into turbine cars, when the cost and fuel efficiency issues had to be well known.
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Don't forget Ford also dabbled in turbine power for semis.
Looks like there was a GM truck effort as well.
https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/turbine-dream-truck-1966-chevrolet-turbo-titan-iii/
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