[olddog]

Steam experts seem to believe that if the flash boiler had been invented while the Stanley was still in production, it would have beat out, both the electric car and internal combustion engine back then.

I would go on to say that it would compete today if the government subsidized it to the extent they have the electric car.

For 40 yrs I had read the article's on every hair brained to brilliant alternative. Each touted to be on the verge of mass production very soon. None has succeeded. Tesla looks to be the first, but the dope smoking genius behind it, seems to be struggling with reality at times. I haven't bought any stock yet. To me it looks too much like a gamble and not enough like an investment. I may regret that someday. Bigger risk = bigger reward, at the risk of a total loss.