Re: Let the Hype Begin!

From: hal@finney.org
Date: Wed Jan 10 2001 - 17:39:05 MST


Brian Atkins, <brian@posthuman.com>, writes:
> I think all this is pretty doubtful.. Stirling engines are not what I would
> call a "mass consumer" product, which is supposedly what IT is. And as you
> see, it is not a secret they are working on that.

Someone suggested a scooter powered by a Stirling engine. Then you'd
cover the transportation plus engine angles. It would solve pollution
problems, improve the traffic situation, raise new regulatory problems,
and it fits in a duffle bag. So it is a reasonable guess. Not that new,
I've seen motorized scooters before, but if the engine is really great
then maybe it would be something.

Hal



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