Re: Hybrids and definitions

["Rick Pryor" <iamaquarius@mindspring.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Jackson" <mjackson@vcn.bc.ca>
To: "EV Discussion List" <ev@listproc.sjsu.edu>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 6:15 PM
Subject: Hybrids and definitions


>   I wrote the message repeated below. I just received a message from
>   Jim inferring that the message was a flame. Is this the case and if
>   so, I'm very sorry. However, I thought it was a reasoned note with a
>   slightly different opinion and with a constructive suggestion for a
>   more rational approach to the apparent goal of reduced liquid fuel
>   use.
>
>   The whole 'hybrid' idea was created to provide an improved thermal
>   efficiency from the existing ICE technology and it works providing
>   roughly a 50% improvement in fuel use. The fact that some of us (and
>   CARB) want a plug to further reduce liquid fuel use does not alter
>   the validity of the original invention and its name.
>
>   I sincerely hope that opinions that differ slightly are not
>   interpreted as flames by most of us. I generally don't believe that
>   the many who disagree with me are automatically 'flaming'.
>   ______________________________________________________________________


Only because you asked for opinions, I can't tell whether it was a flame
message or not.

Perhaps the other members would suggest that, once again, this thread has
possibly worn out its' welcome. John's head and heart were in the right
place with starting the alert about what was happening in Oregon.
Even though it was not entirely related to EV's as per the Charter, I
supported the gathering of input.

This would be a good discussion to carry on if it doesn't pit members
against each other. Perhaps it would be reasonable to start another
altogether new DL for those who want to further hybrid technology, but not
beat the band (width) on Lists devoted to other facets and aspects. I guess
that what I am trying to convey is that even the Insight/Prius Lists would
become somewhat busy with the ensuing exchanges of ideas and conceptual
pontifications.

Carry on as you wish, my delete function performs flawlessly when I get full
on any particular subject. Thanks for the chance to assist the continuance
of our diplomatic forum. I am not pro or con on any issue or thread,
including the hybrid deliberation.

Regards,

Rick Pryor