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Brain Fluff # 2: How many shades of green are known to man?
So, out of complete boredom, I've decided that I will create a series called "Brain Fluffs" where I will ask random questions off the top of my head about any subject at all. The answers, if there are any, will be put to vote and the winning answer will be announced on my blog, which will be publicized at a later date.
Now...on to the question!
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Green. It's one of my favourite colours. It just represents everything that's good about life: freshness, energy, renewal, good health, trees, salad, peas, mushy peas, gunk, slime, guts--did I mention slime? Kidding. From fresh and tangy to cool and minty, the different shades of green are beautiful, no doubt.
So, just how many documented shades of green are there?
3. Lime green, emerald green and... that's it. So, 2. Not 3.
Also, kind of depends what you mean by 'documented'. Wikipedia lists a whole bunch of shades at the link below, but specialised greenologists might have some extra words. And then there's different languages, different cultures, perhaps even little green men on other planets have documented millions of shades of green that we've never considered.
Oh, and pea green.
As batteries get old they degrade in their ability to hold a charge. Wouldn't compressed-air hybrids be better
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/ecogeek/66/air-car-ready-for-mass-production.html
I intend to buy one. 90% of our driving is short hops around town. We seldom go 100 miles before going back home again (100 miles is the advertised range for one "fill-up" in an air-car).
But instead of electric hybrids, wouldn't gas-compressed air be a superior platform for a hybrid car? After all, batteries are heavy and have to be replaced every few years and are comprised of hazardous chemicals and heavy metals. A carbon-fiber compressor tank is lightweight, never has to be replaced, holds more energy in reserve than an equal-weight/size bank of batteries and is made of carbon, an inert non-polluting material!
mairdo51;
Gasoline is 'potentially dangerous' also, and has been used for the last hundred years with an acceptable level of safety.
one of the problems with air powered cars, other than range, is the pressure to which the air has to be compressed to make it useful as a propellant. that is on the order of 3000-4500psi, and that will strain the tanks, even the carbon fiber tanks used in some air cars. an on board compressor is nice, especially if powered by a small gas or diesel engine, as it will extend the range and keep the tanks charged, but as noted there are other issues as well. things like;
the tanks most be constantly inspected to avoid failure
the tanks, even ones made from carbon fiber, are large, somewhat heavy, and cant be used as a structural member
you have to worry about hose failure, compressor failure, tank failure, etc.
perhaps one day an air powered car will be viable, but right now, no. i do however like the idea behind air powered cars, and i hope the manufacturers get the time needed to develop the car fully.
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