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Default Opposed piston Diesel engines / was interesting engines

On Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 12:27:33 PM UTC-5, Larry Jaques wrote:

Rather than rebuilding my 4.7L Toyota engine next decade, should it
need it, I'd rather put the money into an electric motor and
batteries.


I've thought the same about my '99 Mazda as well, but maybe it's a little old...

As Al Gore said, "Electric cars aren't for everyone. They're just for about 90% of everyone." As range improves, I expect that number to reach well above 90%.