Hybrid Honda Accords

[Joseph Garrett]

Jonathan,
Yup to all of that. In Oregon, most of the "bio" is a blend. AND, it's
hellishly expensive. I drive a diesel, MB. I drive it because my other
vehicle is a Suburban! If I had to drive that all the time, I'd be out of
business in short order. When the bios get to be less expensive than the
fossil, I'll be doing it. Also, when it gets more prevelant. Right now,
there are very few Stations that have it. (I know of only two, in the
Portland area. Not worth the effort at this point IMO.
Regards,

Joseph Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I


> [Original Message]
> From: Jonathan Finger <pianotech at tollidee.com>
> To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 9/15/2006 7:56:41 PM
> Subject: Re: Hybrid Honda Accords
>
> Joe -
> bubble officially not burst - <G>
> Don't worry, I run into a lot of this
> Yes, there is petrol-diesel mixed into some biodiesel, and these are 
> called blends.
> It's actually not uncommon, and is what I typically burn when the 
> temperature is low.
> Typically biodiesel grades are designated by a "B" followed by a number 
> such as B100, which is 100% biodiesel, or B20, which is a 20% bio 80% 
> petrol blend.
> Even burning petrol diesel though, a diesel engine is twice as efficient 
> as a gas one per cubic inch.
>
> As for TDI, it stands for Turbo Direct Injection.  If you drive a hybrid 
> it's the badge you see on the backs of VW's as they drive by *grin*
> Several auto manufacturers use Turbo Direct Injection diesel engines, 
> including VW, Audi (same thing), and Jeep.
>
>
> Joseph Garrett wrote:
> >
> > I sure do pass a lot of hybrids on the highway in my TDI. I can still
> > get 50 MPG, and burning biodiesel I burn no fossil fuel, ..,...
> >  
> > I hate to burst your bubble, but Bio-Diesel has Diesel mixed into it. 
> > So....you are burning "fossil fuel", just less. BTW, what the heck is 
> > a "TDI"?
> > Regards,
> > Joseph Garrett, R.P.T.
> > Captain, Tool Police
> > Squares R I
> >  
>
>
>
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