mighty yet tiny ?

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=BbOmUWlfw9c

Pretty cool

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Max_Torque said:

By the time they have that engine any where near an OEM level of capability, pretty much every single car in the world will have an electrical traction system.........

When they invent wireless power transfer maybe. Because until there is a miracle with battery technology or some other power source, they are pretty much useless unless you dont actually drive any miles and intend to leave the car plugged in and charging all the time

Hell, even mobile phone batteries are st !

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SuperchargedVR6 said:

The batteries are fine. The problem is the junk that's attached to them.

Nope, batteries are st. They have always been st. They may have improved over the years, but they're still st.

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Richyvrlimited said:

Doesn't the Tesla S get 300 or so miles per charge?

That's significantly better than the amount of miles I get from a tank of fuel in my MX5 (circa 240). Communing that 300 miles will last me roughly 10 days of commuting and pleasure driving.

Granted it takes a lot longer to 'fill the tank', however an overnight charge once every week isn't exactly a hassle is it?

Fail to see how that's poor unless I'm missing something?

Google suggests more like 240 miles. So 240 miles for a several hour charge in an extremely small 2 seater that costs high 5 figures ? or is it 6 figures ?

How many MX5's could you buy for that ?

As I said, battery cars may be fine for a small few who dont really drive very often. But for people who actually use their cars, and dont drive everywhere solo....nope, batteries are still st.

Ive nothing against electric vehicles, in fact I'd love an electric van. But having the battery run flat 2-3 hours into the day would make it rather impractical.

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Max_Torque said:

I think you are missing an irrational hatred of anything you don't understand........... ;-)

Which bit do I not understand ?

Batteries are st, they offer poor mileage and poor value. I certainly have no hatred of them.

But it is certainly irrational at this time to consider them a viable option for a vehicle that gets used on a regular basis, unless there is another power source ready to take over when they go flat.