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Cornel Stan

    April 28, 1951
    Klimagerechte Energieszenarien der Zukunft
    Thermodynamik für Maschinen- und Fahrzeugbau
    Alternative Propulsion for Automobiles
    Energy Scenarios for the Future
    Future Fire Forms
    Energy versus Carbon Dioxide
    • 2024

      Energy Scenarios for the Future

      Ways to Climate-friendly Mobility, Heating and Industry

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book critiques the prevailing approach to climate policy, arguing that essential aspects of the global economy—like heating and mobility—are being compromised in the name of environmentalism. It highlights the disregard for scientific principles such as physics and thermodynamics, advocating for a more diverse and realistic approach to energy solutions. The author challenges the dominance of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources like wind and solar, pointing out their limited impact on the energy landscape over the years.

      Energy Scenarios for the Future
    • 2022

      Future Fire Forms

      Heat, Work and Thermodynamics

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the historical relationship between humans and fire, this book details the development of materials, machines, and power plants fueled by combustion. It examines various fuels, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. The narrative also critiques the modern push by "climate rescuers" to eliminate fire in favor of renewable energy sources like photovoltaics and wind power, questioning the feasibility and implications of this shift.

      Future Fire Forms
    • 2021

      Energy versus Carbon Dioxide

      How can we save the world? 59 Theses

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on future energy solutions, this book explores climate-neutral methods for reducing and recycling carbon dioxide emissions. It critiques electric drives, emphasizing more efficient alternatives. The author highlights promising energy conversion methods like photovoltaics, wind, and hydropower, detailing their benefits and drawbacks. A unique comparison is made between the water cycle and the carbon dioxide cycle, revealing surprising insights about sustainable energy generation and its potential for maintaining climate neutrality.

      Energy versus Carbon Dioxide
    • 2016

      Alternative Propulsion for Automobiles

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Exploring innovative propulsion concepts, this book delves into electric vehicles powered by batteries and fuel cells, as well as plug-in hybrids utilizing both conventional and alternative fuels. It evaluates these technologies based on performance metrics such as power, torque, acceleration, fuel consumption, and emissions. Additionally, the discussion on alternative fuels covers their availability, production methods, storage complexities, costs, safety considerations, and the necessary infrastructure for implementation.

      Alternative Propulsion for Automobiles