Re: Typical pig behavior perfect example of why there's bad air, high gas prices..

In article <qr4u34pmm7o44sf7fmpgqio0742mq3es24@xxxxxxx>,
Dave Head <Rally2xs@xxxxxxx> wrote:

And it doesn't _have_ to be diesel. Rig some overhead wires, and you can power
it from nuclear, wind, hydro, solar, etc.

ROTFL. You're going to electrify long-haul freight? Good luck with
that.


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