Comment Re:My gas-saving device (Score 1) 510
There are two types of "conspiracy": the "active"conspiracy of the smokey room involving Them and the "passive" conspiracy of unstated mutual interest and personal convenience. Active conspiracies are actually very difficult to establish and maintain whereas passive conspiracies can be quite pervasive - global warming, for example, is a passive conspiracy by all of us.
Coincidentally, there have been numerous improvements to fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines most of which rarely see the light of day. One that is currently struggling is hydrogen enrichment of diesel engines. But change requires attention that extends beyond current quarterly results and it is a brave CEO who'll fund development of anything that challenges the existing business model or paradigm. Remember that there are very few individual capitalists any more. In large corporations all CEOs are employees and ultimately want what all employees want - good pay, good superannuation, good leave conditions, and a peaceful life.
So I can understand your Deep Suspicions, but inertia is very powerful.
Coincidentally, there have been numerous improvements to fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines most of which rarely see the light of day. One that is currently struggling is hydrogen enrichment of diesel engines. But change requires attention that extends beyond current quarterly results and it is a brave CEO who'll fund development of anything that challenges the existing business model or paradigm. Remember that there are very few individual capitalists any more. In large corporations all CEOs are employees and ultimately want what all employees want - good pay, good superannuation, good leave conditions, and a peaceful life.
So I can understand your Deep Suspicions, but inertia is very powerful.
