OT: Gas mileage vs. emissions, tree hugger alert |
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OT: Gas mileage vs. emissions, tree hugger alert |
yeahmag |
Nov 17 2008, 12:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,422 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
OK. I admit it... I dig green technology. Well I dig all technology, but I digress...
I'm curious how emissions vs. gas mileage balance out. For example: My '88 FJ62 gets about 12 MPG on a good day, but has F.I., Catalytic Converters, and all that good stuff. My 914 gets over 2X that, but has no emissions equipment at all. I'm curious at where the tipping point is: 2 stroke scooter vs. compact car 4 stroke scooter vs. compact car etc... I'm even considering trying to build a junkyard/STF electric motorcycle. I'm poor, but have plenty of time and creativity! Comments? -Aaron |
FourBlades |
Nov 19 2008, 08:12 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
Looking at the whole lifecycle, the best green strategy is to restore an old 914 and then drive it every day. This way, the resources originally used to build the 914 in the 70s are continuing to be amortized over the years you drive it. It takes far fewer resources and produces far less CO2 to restore an existing car than to build a new one that is marginally more efficient. Throwing away a decent car that could still be used is very wasteful in terms of the total lifecycle. |
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