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Posted in Uncategorized on 05/05/2008 10:45 am by admin
Car Coal
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 COAL INDUSTRY Ship Coal Car Dumper 1918 Gravure Print US $34.95
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 American Flyer Coal Tray used for the coal Dumping Cars US $14.95
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 HO SCALE CUSTOM BUILT WEATHERED ATHEARN FRISCO OPEN COAL HOPPER CAR US $7.00
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 LIFE LIKE HO Scale Train EJ E COAL CAR US $2.99
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A Practical Electric Car
We all know that hybrid cars still need gasoline to be completely dependable. Electric cars on the other hand, suffer from short range and require significant amounts of time to recharge their batteries. So what's the answer? It's really quite simple, a "modulized" electric car.
Picture yourself driving across the country in an electric car. After 200 miles staring at pavement, your battery gauge is nearing the recharge mark. It is time to pull off the interstate and find a fuel station. Fortunately, like most exit ramps, a gas station is right in the area. You pull in the driveway and roll right past the gas pumps. Instead, you continue up to an empty spot on a large rack where hundreds of identical depleted car batteries are sitting. You push a button on the dash and three seconds later your battery is disconnected and unloaded from your car. It automatically locks into the rack and begins recharging. The small auxiliary battery in your car is now powering the entire vehicle. You back out and then drive to a fully charged battery in the next rack. The batteries are constructed in a "V-shaped" fashion. You misjudge the drive-up alignment by over three feet, but the battery still slides into your engine compartment and locks safely into place. Once again you are fully charged and ready to role. The entire evolution takes half the time needed to pump a tank of gasoline. You wave to the guy who pulled off the interstate directly in front of you while he continues fueling his SUV. You will be miles down the road before he gets back on the highway.
How can the above scenario become reality? What if each new electric vehicle automatically came with two full size batteries? One is always in the car and a second in a charging rack anywhere in the country. If all the batteries were standardized to fit every type of vehicle, we could simply interchange them as needed with any other charged battery out there. Fuel stations could have racks upon racks of batteries being charged as they are swapped out. If we had 200 million cars on the road, there would be 400 million batteries to keep them moving. We could pay a nominal recharge fee to the fuel stations each time we took one.
Currently most of our electrical energy comes from burning coal. Fortunately the US happens to have enormous quantities under its soil. Power plants are currently using this resource along with cleaner burning technologies. It would not be practical to expect a "coal-burning car" to utilize coal cleanly, but a large power plant could. Converting this black energy to run electric vehicles would certainly help improve the environment and get us completely off imported oil. We could also install solar panels all over the exterior of these electric cars to help use a little of that, "green" free energy from the sun. Every little bit helps and it would have an immediate positive impact on our wallets. Just think, when your car is sitting in the driveway all day, it's actually gaining fuel.
Obviously the logistics surrounding the batteries will need to be worked out. For example, it may be necessary to create a rule where a car owner cannot pick up a charged battery unless a depleted one is dropped off first, thereby keeping the stockpile of batteries up. Since the overwhelming majority of vehicles in this country are actually sitting stationary at any given time, the small percentage currently on the road will have an ample number of charged batteries for immediate use. Another issue may be in keeping batteries strategically placed around the country. We could give the oil companies something to do by moving them where needed.
The real trick behind all of this isn't a car that practically changes the battery for you. Most auto engineers can probably design one in a matter of days. The trick is making a car that's as convenient for us as gas-burning vehicles are today. It's a statistical fact that we as consumers like things easy, so let's keep that in mind while building the next generation of vehicles.
All right big three, I've given you the idea, now run with it before those countries on the far side of the planet scoop you for the second century in a row!
About the Author
Gator a retired aircraft mechanic who owns a small business manufacturing and marketing good old fashioned clotheslines. His website is The Clothesline Shop LLC His passion is to see the United States become completely free of the need for foreign oil.
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Coal Car with Operator, Franklin Mine $34.99 Asahel Curtis Coal Car with Operator, Franklin Mine - Giclee Print |
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Coal $11.49 Coal |
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Coal Miner Sitting on Loaded Trip Car $79.99 Coal Miner Sitting on Loaded Trip Car - Premium Photographic Print |
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Rover Car with Fitted Coal-Gas Installation $24.99 Rover Car with Fitted Coal-Gas Installation - Photographic Print |
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Street Scene Showing Bicycles and Coal-Burning Car $79.99 Street Scene Showing Bicycles and Coal-Burning Car - Premium Photographic Print |
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Melissa & Doug Coal Car (Bundle of 6) $14.76 The Melissa and Doug Wooden Coal Car Pack includes 6 durable coal car pieces to get little engineers rolling! Tough magnets on the front and back of each piece connect to other Melissa and Doug train pieces. |
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Thomas And The Coal Car Decoset Each $9.99 The Thomas the Train Cake Deco Set is a splendid way to add some fun and creativity to your next Thomas party theme. Each Thomas the Train Cake Deco Set includes Thomas, a coal car and a backdrop that reads "Full Steam Ahead". Add your own personal touches to make the Thomas the Train Cake Deco Set come to life atop any sheet cake or cupcake assortment you desire. |
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Waterford 2009 Waterford Train Coal Car Ornament $55 "The perfect addition to your holiday d?cor, the Waterford 2009 Waterford Train Coal Car Ornament brings a stunning beauty to any Christmas tree. A wonderful series starting in 2008 with the introduction of the Waterford Train Engine. This four year series will complete the Waterford train from engine to caboose. It won't be too late to start this series; each year through 2011, previous introductions will be available to start your collection. The Waterford 2009 Waterford Train Coal Car Ornament measures 3.2 Inches in height. " |
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Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine, also known as Pocahontas Mine No. 1, or Baby Mine, is an inactive coal mine in the Pocahontas coalfield. The mine was the first in the subbituminous coal of the Pocahontas coalfield, opening in 1882. In 1938 it became the first exhibition coal mine in the United States. Uniquely, it was possible to drive ones automobile through the mine, entering through the fan opening and exiting through the original entry. The practice continued until 1970, when it was discontinued due to damage to the roof of the mine from car exhaust. The site is also notable for its history of coke production on site for transportation by rail to steel mills. Pocahontas coal was especially suitable for coking, and played a significant role in the industrial development of the United States. Coke and coal were shipped by rail to Norfolk, Virginia for transshipment to eastern US ports and overseas. Coking on the site was eventually discontinued, and the mine spoil pile now covers all by three beehive coking ovens. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 84 Publication Date: 2010/09/04 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.20 inches |
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Miners Emerging from Elevator Car after Finishing Shift in Alsdorf Coal Mine $79.99 Miners Emerging from Elevator Car after Finishing Shift in Alsdorf Coal Mine - Premium Photographic Print |
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Miners Emerging from Elevator Car after Finishing their Shift in the Alsdorf Coal Mine $79.99 Miners Emerging from Elevator Car after Finishing their Shift in the Alsdorf Coal Mine - Premium Photographic Print |
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Lionel LIO17129 9300 Wm 3-Bay Hopper with Coal $57.39 Here is a Lionel 17129 Western Maryland 3-Bay Hopper Car w/ Coal Load. This scale sized hopper features die cast trucks operating couplers and a simulated coal load. |
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Lionel LIO17129 9300 Wm 3Bay Hopper with Coal $71.06 Here is a Lionel 17129 Western Maryland 3Bay Hopper Car w/ Coal Load. This scale sized hopper features die cast trucks operating couplers and a simulated coal load. |
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Ways to use your coal Humor Mug by CafePress $15 Got Coal? Here are 10 ways you can use the coal you receive on Christmas. From heating your house to propelling a steam powered car. Humor Mug The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Measures 3.75 tall, 3 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe. |
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