I'd say the economy is already starting to break down. Workplace psychologists are starting to see some connection between workplace anxiety and high fuel prices.
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Hard part of that is finding a reliable source of used oil now. The companies that typically take the used oil from restaurants are paying for it now (they sell it off to be converted into bio-diesel or a blend of), so those same restaurants are less inclined to give it away for free.
It is (can be) illegal as well, as that used oil is considered hazardous and has mandates on how it should be dealt with, which generally doesn't include Joe Diesel picking it up in containers to take home for filtering and powering the auto.
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My dad is selling his downtown property to a bunch of guys who are gonna use it as a storage lot for those electric cars.
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It does, especially if you use a professional conversion, though a home conversion will work if you have the know how and are mechanically inclined.
Main problem is finding a constant and reliable source of fuel. Any family or friends that own a restaurant with a fryer?
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Even if they do mass produce them, most likely they will cost $500 or more a month, so a person would essentially be putting the same amount of money towards the car as they do gas right now.
If I'm wrong correct me, but the point of these cars is to help lessen the amount of money people are putting towards gas?
It's a beginning to encourage the infrastructure for an alternative fuel (hydrogen). Though I can't see this taking off anytime soon, when/if it does and hydrogen stations start popping up from West to East Coast, don't expect to pay a lot less for a gallon of hydrogen. But at least it's more environmentally friendly than gasoline and supposedly gives you more mileage for your dollar.
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