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emad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 09:59 AM Original message |
Flying cars swoop to the rescue |
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nickinSTL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
1. mini-helicopters? |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:07 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Not to mention the power (i.e., FUEL) required. |
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Massacure (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 08:02 PM Response to Reply #2 |
14. Some guy built a prototype of a flying car. He got like 28 mpg on it. |
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Ready4Change (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:10 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Generally envisioned to be totally automated. |
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htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
3. Twenty five years away? |
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dweller (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:28 AM Response to Reply #3 |
8. doesn't look good then.. |
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htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:42 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. LOL! |
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Ready4Change (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:30 AM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Fuel is definitely an issue as well. |
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rogerashton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
4. Deja vu all over again. |
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mhr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
6. One Phrase - Peak Oil - Where Will The Fuel Come From To Power |
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hatrack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
7. God, this is like reading a 1966 issue of "Boys Life" |
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Buck Turgidson (434 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
11. You can buy one soon. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 11:46 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Sure, if you want to get a pilot's license to go with it... |
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Buck Turgidson (434 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 08:38 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Of course, you're right.. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-04 10:56 AM Response to Reply #15 |
16. I agree in theory, but there are a LOT of obstacles. |
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MisterP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-04 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
13. THAT'S WHAT THEY SAID 25 YEARS AGO! |
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