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From: Semper Fi tell I die!
cool for a commuter but not for a hotrod.
i dont really care much for electric but they are comming out with some fast electric vehicles for dragracing, they sound like them tron bikes when they go by.
i dont really care much for electric but they are comming out with some fast electric vehicles for dragracing, they sound like them tron bikes when they go by.
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From: Stanwood, WA
Tesla delays Model X SUV to spend more time testing - CNET
You think this is more because of extended testing as they say or because gas is below $3.00 a gallon?
You think this is more because of extended testing as they say or because gas is below $3.00 a gallon?
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Tesla delays Model X SUV to spend more time testing - CNET
You think this is more because of extended testing as they say or because gas is below $3.00 a gallon?
You think this is more because of extended testing as they say or because gas is below $3.00 a gallon?
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From: Yakima, Wash.
Tesla delays Model X SUV to spend more time testing - CNET
You think this is more because of extended testing as they say or because gas is below $3.00 a gallon?
You think this is more because of extended testing as they say or because gas is below $3.00 a gallon?
Until hybrids become economical, practical and proficient, most people will opt to go with what they know or if they can afford it, what they dream for, and for most that is not a Tesla, Prius, or any other type of hybrid. Except maybe those super car hybrids, but then again, who can afford those anyways?
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From: Stevens Point, WI
Let alone all the crap it takes to manufacturer and then dispose of the batteries.
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Heck, if we got a power density half that of our liquid fuels with good life, and fast recharge, they'd quickly take over. Being that the conversion efficiency of an electric motor is so much higher than a heat engine, it'd get you just as far, if not farther.
I, for one, would jump ship so fast. Electric motors are more power dense, and far simpler. Generally only having one moving part, they are balanced, don't care much about RPM within reason, and the electronics can be completely sealed if using a brushless DC motor. The only thing holding them back is power storage.
I, for one, would jump ship so fast. Electric motors are more power dense, and far simpler. Generally only having one moving part, they are balanced, don't care much about RPM within reason, and the electronics can be completely sealed if using a brushless DC motor. The only thing holding them back is power storage.
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From: Mt. Shasta California
I would think a bit of both. Most people who can afford a new car, will opt for gas or diesel and get "more" for their dollar. If they go the hybrid way, they will end up paying a LOT more for what is still seen as fairly dubious technology by most people.
Until hybrids become economical, practical and proficient, most people will opt to go with what they know or if they can afford it, what they dream for, and for most that is not a Tesla, Prius, or any other type of hybrid. Except maybe those super car hybrids, but then again, who can afford those anyways?
Until hybrids become economical, practical and proficient, most people will opt to go with what they know or if they can afford it, what they dream for, and for most that is not a Tesla, Prius, or any other type of hybrid. Except maybe those super car hybrids, but then again, who can afford those anyways?
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Heck, if we got a power density half that of our liquid fuels with good life, and fast recharge, they'd quickly take over. Being that the conversion efficiency of an electric motor is so much higher than a heat engine, it'd get you just as far, if not farther.
I, for one, would jump ship so fast. Electric motors are more power dense, and far simpler. Generally only having one moving part, they are balanced, don't care much about RPM within reason, and the electronics can be completely sealed if using a brushless DC motor. The only thing holding them back is power storage.
I, for one, would jump ship so fast. Electric motors are more power dense, and far simpler. Generally only having one moving part, they are balanced, don't care much about RPM within reason, and the electronics can be completely sealed if using a brushless DC motor. The only thing holding them back is power storage.