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James Hodgkinson  
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From: James Hodgkinson <yale...@ricetek.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:55:15 +1000
Local: Tues, Nov 15 2011 1:55 am
Subject: Re: DIY Diesel Electric car conversions?
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Either way you're better off buying a car with lower fuel usage in the long
run (either hybrid or whatever)... or ride a motorbike... or pushbike :)

On 15 November 2011 15:18, tjhowse <tjho...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Are you talking about replacing the engine with an electric one, and using
> a diesel generator to power it?

> If so, I have no idea.

> If not, I have no idea either!

> On 15 November 2011 15:14, Matthew Costa <mattcost...@gmail.com> wrote:

>> Hi

>> Does anyone know about converting a car to diesel electric at all?
>> I've been looking at my fuel usage and it sucks, I am spending about $80
>> a week on fuel, I would like to drop this yet still retain
>> some semblance of power in my car.

>> Please let me know if you have any info.

>> Thanks a lot

>> Matthew Costa

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