Stumbled across detailed 2010 write-up

When it's a chain. Some look like really wide bicycle chains to me.

 

Our marine diesel engine is beltless. Timing is done through a gear train. The coolant pump is operated by a pushrod. There is no oil pump or fuel pump.

We added a belt to drive an alternator, but that isn't a standard part of the engine.

Tom

 

I just read the info concerning Chevron's patent ownership of the NiMH battery technology...
NiMH Batteries, Chevron Patents and the Future of Plug-in Hybrid Cars - Scientists & Engineers for America Action Fund
if true, this needs major publicity.
I'm new to this area but wow!

 

It is sad but true. I have made noise about it since 2004. I believe the patent will be expiring in a couple of years.

 

I just wrote my Congressman and hope others will, also.
Thank you for confirming this very sad footnote to our country's state of affairs.