Simon
I would recommend another thread, by timbo I think on Lipos or energy from water. Due to the inffinite power it is possible to obtain from a Lipo, it may be possible to create a "black hole" into which the Lipo will self dispose.
I realy think you should attend our next "General Meeting" which is held on the 1/4/ evry year. It will help get this thread into perspective.
On a seperate note, processing metal ores typically generate a lot of nasty chemical !tails" to the process. Significant energy is required in the processing the ores into metals and wrought product. The amount of energy required to manufacture the engine from the wrought products is genrally relatively lower. To conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment, it is better to keep using the motors, if this is not sensible or fit in with your life style, pass the motor onto someone who would go out and buy your type of motor. If none of the above works then send the engine for recyling as this will reduce the environmental impact of processing from ore.
I am not an environmentalist or safety warrior, but I do dispair at the narrow assessement made when saying, this is good or bad. You really need to look at the "full cycle" or "total life". Not just some part in the beginning, middle or end.
I am also sceptical of most environmentist, when they say sun spot activity is irrelevant, the fact it was warmer in the Roman and Middle ages than now, that some basic sea life numbers do not follow the predicted model and you can go on in the same vain for a long time. Having worked fot the ****** you soon realise, that reports will reflect the political thrust of your sponcer, that contractors (consultants) only get work if they are safe hands and responsible. Drafts remain drafts until the content has been corrected, even if it means turning evidence on its head. This situation has become more significant in the last 10 years. RANT OVER.
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