[SEL] What kind of truck? Gas or Diesel

[David Rotigel]

Hi Tommy, Are you having buyers remorse already?
	Dave


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David Rotigel
rotigel at alltel.net



On Dec 20, 2008, at 4:00 PM, Judge Tommy Turner wrote:

> Well I've thought about that Dave. I had better do something quick  
> though as
> I've heard that beginning Jan. 20 we have to run 'em on solar or  
> wind.......
> maybe an electric 3/4 ton pickup?
>
> Tommy Turner
> Magnolia, KY
>
>
>
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> From: "David Rotigel" <rotigel at alltel.net>
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> Subject: Re: [SEL] What kind of truck? Gas or Diesel
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>
>> Hi Tommy, I'm not even sure that these damn internal combustion
>> engines aren't just the latest "fad." Have you given any thought to
>> steam?
>> Dave
>>
>>
>> On Dec 20, 2008, at 3:30 PM, Judge Tommy Turner wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I would certainly agree with you on this Peter.  The newest  
>>> version of
>>> diesels probably have as many electronic "gizmos" as any gas
>>> though.  I was
>>> chatting with a mechanic yesterday that works for a trucking
>>> company.  He
>>> told me they could connect via the internet (and a subsequent
>>> satellite
>>> connection) and adjust the engine HP, idle speed, maximum mph, etc.
>>> while
>>> the trucks were on the road.  He said everything from a local 1 ton
>>> delivery
>>> to their biggest road tractors could be adjusted this way.  Really
>>> too high
>>> tech for me!
>>>
>>> Tommy Turner
>>> Magnolia, KY
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>> From that point of view, a mechanically injected diesel might be
>>>> easier to maintain than an electronically injected petrol engine.
>>>>
>>>> Just a thought.
>>>>
>>>> Peter
>>>> -- 
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