[geeks] electric cars

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From: "James Fogg" <James at jdfogg.com>
> > Precisely.  The high sulfur content (up to 500ppm) has been
> > the killer.
> >
> > Incidentally that was fixed just last week ;) Fuel quality is
> > much higher with my latest tank of fuel: less smoke, pulls
> > harder off the line, etc.
> 
> 
> Sulfur isn't a problem for diesels, it's a lubricant. The only issue is
> sulfuric acid forming in the oilpan.

It's a problem for pollution standards.  I never heard of it as a lubricant.

Bob (whose been off for a month due to back surgery)