Diesel Not Very Green

[FROSTYBALLS]

Although the Daily Mail isn't famed for the accuracy of its news articles, the following does make some interesting reading:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2617425/The-deadly-diesel-deception-We-bullied-buying-diesel-cars-help-fight-global-warming-Now-experts-say-green-fuel-killing-thousands-us.html

[Raistlin]

Roll on hydrogen powered cars...

[Heidfirst]

& how are you going to make, transport & store that Hydrogen? ;)

[FROSTYBALLS]

How about:

Gas-driven taxis in a street in Birmingham during WW2. The gas bags on the roofs of the taxis lasted about 15 to 20 miles without a refill.

[Raistlin]

How did you get a shot of Balli's cab

[Cyker]

Are those real?! I thought it was just a joke photoshop job!

[FROSTYBALLS]

Yes they are real. Photo is owned by Getty Images 24 April 1940

See http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2011/11/gas-bag-vehicles.html

[Cyker]

Oh man... as if the !Removed! and bombs weren't enough to worry about without riding around with a mini-Hindenburg strapped to the roof!