Posted by derek [68.124.70.47] on Saturday, February 01, 2014 at 12:14:04 :
In Reply to: The boeing powered Kenworth posted by Kaegi [98.247.164.246] on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 22:02:23 :
Looks like the biggest impediment would be the lack of qualified turbine mechanics at your local jiffy lube. I think a hybrid turbine electric truck or car makes perfect sense.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fuel-smarts/article/story/2012/05/turbine-electric-hybrid-whirs-and-whooshes-but-saves-fuel-maker-says.aspx
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/07/capstone-hev-20100729.html
http://www.automotiveworld.com/analysis/powertrain/84211-the-challenges-of-micro-turbine-hybrids/