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    IEA Chief Economist-Oil SuppliesRunningOutFast, PeakOilSoon

    Good luck, most people out there think peak oil is a hoax.
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    Why are cyclists so keen to race me?

    Because they have a need to prove something. Meanwhile, I am too busy getting to where I am going.
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    Exploding Apple iPods / Lithium batteries.

    August 3, 2009 Apple tries to silence owner of exploding iPod with gagging order Ellie Stanborough with the exploding ipod (Steve Morgan/The Times) Ellie Stanborough, 11, with the device. "It made a hissing noise and went pop" Murad Ahmed, Technology Reporter Apple attempted to silence a...
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    An ebike for the hills?

    There is nothing that beats gearing to handle hills. What I am searching for is a much stronger chain (derailler use ---- with the intentional slack between links) but strong enough to handle the increased torque of a strong Cyclone motor. Not much luck sourcing this thus far. May have to go...
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    Peak Lithium - the original study

    http://www.meridian-int-res.com/Projects/Lithium_Microscope.pdf If electric vehicles take off, there will not be sufficient output to meet demand even with sharp rises in prices.
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    Chinese Products: Buy at your own risk

    Unless you buy from a reputable and established importer who will stand behind their products, Chinese made stuff are getting to the point where they are more trouble than they are worth. Why should we invest real time (at US/Europe rates) to shop for, set up, and maintain their products ? It...
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    Chinese Products: Buy at your own risk

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    Lithium vs. Petroleum / Coal / Natural Gas

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    My belt broke - motor's timing pulley isn't secure

    Use a timing belt from a car motor.... they are nearly indestructible.
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    Best riding tire

    The issue of "bounce" in bikes with either no suspension or average bicycle grade cheap suspension is major for performance. I have noticed that even a relatively inexpensive dual purpose motorcycle (with a decent suspension) outperforms a bike in its ability to keep tires in contact with...
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    30 Million Tons of Lead Contaminated the U.S. from PR Stunt

    For a real wow.... this is a link to the original published / referred study: http://www.lead.org.au/lanv8n2/Nevin.pdf...
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    30 Million Tons of Lead Contaminated the U.S. from PR Stunt

    There are far more frightening stuff about lead.... that is barely making the headlines: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/07/AR2007070701073.html
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    Peak Lithium: it's the new oil

    quod erat demonstrandum
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    Peak Lithium: it's the new oil

    Nobody said "running out". The discussion is about "peak output". So please start a new thread on "running out" if you want. This thread is about "peak output". If you don't know the difference, kindly consult credible references or hire a qualified tutor.
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    Peak Lithium: it's the new oil

    This is for those who want to have a serious, scientific discussion of Peak Lithium and how / why it is directly related to Peak Energy.... http://www.tno.nl/downloads/Metal_minerals_scarcity.pdf
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