So, if the newly minted 16 year old eco-messiah (Greta) is as smart and savvy as she is being presented, why does she seem to
be just parroting the same old palaver? Can you claim the moral high ground when you are on a yacht built entirely from petrochemical derived
energy intensive non recyclable plastics and wrapping your waste in a plastic bag to toss overboard? What's that about?
Ships several heads out of service?!
How about publishing a list of "practical" solutions?
Nobel? Give me a break! That august organization lost their credibility when they started giving them to politicians!
Having spent the last 42 years totally embedded in the "renewable energy" industry, I know precisely what it takes to
support a comfortable, practical, minimally consumptive lifestyle without being attached to any type of external infrastructure.
I have been off grid for this entire time, and I do not seem to find myself in a cold dark cave eating raw food, as some
would insist is necessary if we want to stop the climate from swaying beyond what we, as humanity personally feel comfortable with.
Hear about some power shut offs in Northern Calif.?....I am currently in the center of the effected area.....No issues, as I am totally off grid
here as well!! It is not hard, but takes some work .......
Built a couple of nice electric cars a few years back, and charged them solely from solar and micro scale hydroelectric power. Worked well.
I do fully support the idea that everyone who wants 2 cars should have one as electric, since any trip less than 50 miles (Most) are best
served by an electric. Oh, and Lead Acid batteries work just fine for sub 150 mile range electrics, and are 98+ % recyclable into new batteries.
No nasty Li Batteries to worry about!
(No trees were harmed in the crafting of this post, however a number of innocent electrons were inconvenienced)
Aloha Dave,
Welcome to the Pub! You have found out where Richard lives when he is not Gilbert! Oh, and where correct info now lives as well!
Saw your posts on the Dark Side, and glad you made it here. Over there, you have no way of telling where anyone is anymore, so no surprise you found no takers. Sounds like you are on the correct track.
Good luck!
"Paper"......Just what is this you speak of? Is it cross platform compatible? Is there an app for that? Just who is this "Manual" you mention?
.....Isn't he the guy in Spain with the Green P-38? Did he write the app?
If it works, it may be the next big thing!
There is no occupancy sensor, however there is a plug underneath that is probably loose, or corroded.
Sitting possibly wiggles it enough to pull it loose.
What specifically does the Nano have to say about the fault? Open, Shorted?
Look under the seat for the yellow wiring harness, and check the 2 pin plug.
I had to cut out the plug on my Passenger side some years ago due to corrosion. Solder and shrink tube are your friends here....
There are some really wicked RC plane motors out there that would run a vacuum super well! (Hearing protection suggested)
https://www.horizonhobby.com/category/airplanes/airplane-accessories/airplane-engines-15042--1
Starting could be interesting........
Let the race to convert one to Vapor fuel begin!
I believe that the general definition of a "Digital Motor"is indeed an electronically commutated multi pole motor, typically DC Permanent magnet
as opposed to AC induction (Although AC EC motors are pretty impressive)
They are also as Richard says, either on or off....That is, each pole (Winding) is switched on and off in a linear fashion. Think Rail gun, just
circular in design. They are very much more efficient than a brushed motor and the same power can be had in a smaller, cooler running
package. Just look at the typical power drill. Find a 40 year old variable speed plug in job, an 1st generation battery drill, and the latest compact
Brushless types (Brushless DC = "Digital") You will see the striking differences instantly.
More torque, less weight, much less heat........I have used all of these, and indeed, have a drawer with all of the aforementioned tools to
use as comparisons. Remove the batteries, as they have obviously improved over time, and the basic machines have dropped in size and
weight by at least 50% (Like Dyson) They rely on "Rare Earth" magnets, thus another reason for the current global panic caused by everyone else
suddenly realising that virtually the entire supply is controlled by China! Golly! How did that happen??
Having built several electric vehicles using shunt wound motors (Old school) I would like to do one of them up using an brushless motor
and, yes, a "Digital" controller It would be interesting to see the efficiency increase.
More information:
https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/techzone/2016/dec/how-to-power-and-control-brushless-dc-motors
You mention the ICE Shark? How about a fuel cell powered shark, that uses Butane, and a small reformer to create the Hydrogen for the cell?
With a micro reformer, any HC based gas can be used to run them, including Methane from home digestors......Just compost your wet garbage!
Shoot! It's a Brit invention to boot! ........Since it was announced nearly 5 years ago, and I don't see many around, it was
probably quashed by the oil industry! ;)
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiiidrY9P3kAhWRSxUIHXz2BmsQFjABegQIABAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extremetech.com%2Fmobile%2F212795-this-hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-iphone-6-delivers-an-entire-week-of-battery-life&usg=AOvVaw2H0Hosp4_7tG9frZNb2d3-
Here is another (We have not seen yet) from the Germans:
https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/198695-kraftwerk-fuel-cell-will-let-you-charge-your-phone-with-gas
Ahhhh Thanks for the clarification.
I had recently read that as a planet we have 11 years, then total extinction....Unless, of course, we cease emitting carbon immediately......
Glad to hear that deadline has not been shortened to only 5!
I seem to have missed something here......What is this "5 year horizon" you mention?
Been doing "Alternative energy" for 40 years as my day job.
Where appropriate, for off grid applications, it works well indeed, but needs to be "Operated" to a greater or lesser degree.
Grid tie roof top solar is a good start as even though it does not work at night, every Mw produced, is one less produced by nasty old coal.
Remember the golden rule though: For every Mw of renewable energy on a grid, wind, solar, even Hydro.....There MUST be a matching source of Firm power for it. (Coal, Gas, Nuke, Very large batteries)
So, electric cars really are part of the solution IF they are charged at home from dedicated PV systems. NOT from the Nat. Grid.
(They still have a HUGE carbon footprint tho')
For the future?
I like Salt!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molten_salt_reactor
Climate change denier? Certainly not.
I have spent a lot of time in the last 40 years doing meteorology, and ocean sciences study.
My take:
1 Is the climate changing? Yes
2 Does the climate change over time? Yes. This change takes place over various time scales from seasons to centuries.
3 Are humans, by introducing carbon to the atmosphere causing climate change? No
(However there is a LOT of $$ to be made by saying we are solely responsible for planetary warming.)
4 Are we, by introducing carbon to the atmosphere contributing to, or accelerating the current warming cycle? Possibly.
5 Is there any practical way to stop or even reverse the current trend? No
Theoretically, to effect any type of change in the trend line towards warming would require the total shut down of all fossil fuel use GLOBALLY
and like....Tomorrow. Sorry, not gonna happen. Let's say it did? still, on a natural warming trend. Shoot, England is still
warming from the last little ice age you had not too long ago!
Good point about the youth movement tho' Try to get your kids to wear only organic hand loomed hemp fiber clothes, no mobile devices
as they are petroleum dependent, no synthetic fibers at all. No objects made of steel or any metals at all for that matter as their production
requires fossil fuels.....
So, NO cars. Period. Planet wide. How long would it take to make that transition without the world economy totally collapsing?
To conclude:
I see the issues on all sides. I have no solution.
Great debate material though!
Behind the door cards? As a matter of fact, you have a very efficient noise generator indeed! A speaker.....Now, this is a stretch, since Range Rover electrics are so solid and reliable, but what if the speaker is thumping....a bit of corrosion somewhere? if a "Low end" stereo, try unplugging the door amp fuse.
If High line, pull all the fuses that run the DSP amp. The issue could just be a bit of random static. I believe the amps are always on in the doors?
Marty?
Both of mine are Dsp, and I have had a few instances where you get a low pitched pop from a speaker when you turn on the key.
Also, the factory sat nav can introduce some interesting sound effects.
Or........ you have an active blend motor, and a sticking door....whirrr-thump.....repeat......
Yea, the Push to totally eliminate evil 'ole Carbon is certainly gaining momentum as a selling point for the 24 hour News outlets.....
Gotta keep folks entertained, and in fear or they will switch channels.
Having spent my working life in the Alternative Energy Industry (Designer/ installer for off grid power systems) I have seen Batteries come and go, as well as Fuel cell madness come and go. Fuel cells are now quietly working. I want to see an Hydrogen burning V8, not a fuel cell electric.
I have, over the years, built (Converted) 3 vehicles from petrol to electric. Not tough, or particularly costly......
I completely agree that the issue is the enormous amount of energy needed to crack water for Hydrogen far outstrips the gains. Like electric, it just shifts the pollution from tailpipe to smokestack.
Electric only begins to make sense when ALL of the energy for your car is produced AT HOME by non polluting means.
Interesting side note: The "Carbon footprint" of an Prius is actually higher than a P-38 over a 20 year operational cycle.
This includes resources needed to build both, and fuel / electricity to run them. The deal killer is the Li batteries, which have a massive carbon footprint from mining to installation. A inconvenient truth, totally overlooked by the smug folks in their hybrids.
Oh, and Li batteries are not currently recyclable, as far as I am aware.......Only 5% of all Li batteries in EU are recycled. (2% in US and Oz)
As the energy needed to smelt and refine a Prius battery would probably power it for about 50k miles......
In case you are really interested in the issue:
https://cen.acs.org/materials/energy-storage/time-serious-recycling-lithium/97/i28
But I digress.......Assuming availability of Hydrogen, just how tough would it be to run a V8 on it? Possibly dual fuel? H2 and Petrol?
HA! Good luck with that one......Let us know how long the momentum lasts? Till Greta's boat goes down in a storm perhaps?
So, you guys think you have it bad?
Try living in California! The Numpties have taken over, and it looks bad for ICE powered dinosaurs here!
This is one of the many reasons why we are upping sticks and shifting base to Oregon, where (Relatively) saner
minds are still in control.
In the meantime, I have been doodling with an electric conversion for an P-38.........
No plans to build one until necessary, but oddly, it is doable. 10 years out, it may be more doable.....
So, as you folks have a vast knowledge base for Lpg powered ICE, how about a slight mod and using
Hydrogen in place of LP? I know some folks who have been using home made Hydrogen for stoves and heaters
for years. I have seen a standard generator running on Hydrogen using Lpg system as well.
We are seeing Hydrogen filling stations popping up here in Calif.......
I know you need a SS exhaust as the products of combustion are water....
Gilbertd wrote:
Bolt wrote:
Question for the gallery: Can you drive on 3 well inflated bags in case of catastrophic failure of one?
You can but it'll sit at a very funny angle with the diagonally opposite corner being high.
Best (only) deal for emergency valves is https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P38-RANGE-ROVER-AIR-SUSPENSION-SYSTEM-EAS-EMERGENCY-VALVES-SET/272726482487
Although I've got a couple of serviceable air springs, I have never carried them with me. I suppose if someone was doing a lot of serious off road stuff (or running Arnotts) it would be a good idea but not with Dunlops under normal use.
Well, as I am indeed running genII Arnotts, it is indeed just prudent. Also, as towing here si nowhere close to yours, I carry spares.......
Ya can't be too careful!
Thanks, I will have a look.
Did about 600 mi in `14 hours straight yesterday, and used precisely No coolant.......errrgh!
Back home on the weekend, and will have a better look
Cheers!
Oh, yea......EAS Rocks! etc......Forgot to mention....Whilst I trust the system, I do
carry a spare rear and front bag with me as well......They fit inside the wheel of the spare along with the spare belt,
Cps, and a used but servicable T-stat.........The Nano lives in the cubby.......I may forget to bring my phone on a trip, but NEVER forget the Nano!
I have been intending to get a set of schraders as well.......Any good deals on them about?
Question for the gallery: Can you drive on 3 well inflated bags in case of catastrophic failure of one?
"welcome to the forum don't be shy of springs"............Says a Tazweegian Aka: "Madas"
I have 2 -2002's with similar mileage. One with EAS, and one with "Good quality" springs. The difference is striking when you do a bumpy road back to back.
EAS just soaks them up, and springs......not so much.
I have also done fast sweeping corners and hairpins in both, and the EAS just feels solid, especially when it drops itself to Highway mode.
Given a choice, (and in all fairness, the pickings are a bit slim in Tazzie,) If you can get one still on Air, you may curse us, a bit, but you will not regret it!
Oh, and pulling a trailer? Tongue weight just does not matter, you will be level, and more importantly safer with EAS.
OK, stepping off soapbox now.........
Welcome to the Pub!
If you are good at mechanics and electrical, you are in luck, because P-38s need little to no bodywork, or welding (Avoid trees)
and plenty of quality time spent tracking down electrical gremlins. Mechanically, they are really very basic and not a real drain on your time.
Pay attention to the niggling issues and you can prevent them from becoming big problems. Ignore them, and get hauled home on a tilt tray!
The 4.6 V8 tows like a dream, especially with the EAS intact. Running on LPG is a great option. I wish we had the infrastructure to do it here in the States! I have done extensive off road towing with up to 4000 pounds of batteries on trailer. No issues at all. Great TC.
I have an Tdi300 in my Classic, and whilst it is a bit doggy, it gets fantastic fuel economy, and tows the Champ on a 2 axle trailer up and down the hills of S.E. Oz with ease.
Never had the opportunity to drive a P-38 diesel, but as was mentioned, re mapping them seems to give them
decent performance.
I have a random leak from somewhere at the rear of the engine.
I can go weeks (or days) with no coolant loss, then it will suddenly decide to leak from a few drops to a 6 inch puddle.
Only happens when cold..........I did a 1500 mile trip a few weeks back, and it did not loose a bit of coolant.
Cannot seem to find just where from........Thinking head gasket or freeze plug since I believe those are the
only sources of coolant back at the Rt rear corner?
Question is: with gasket or plug, would this issue come and go, or should it be constant?
Aloha Gene,
Thanks for the link, but $78.50?? Robbery!
Dirt cheap!
I cannot even find a pair of transistors for 9 bucks!
Will try one soon!
Thanks!
Tom