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An electric car for everyone

i will never own one.....



period.
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Why not? I don't own an electric car now, but that is only because they simply aren't truly competitive with gasoline automobiles at the moment. However, if a car with comparable performance specs arrives, I will happily buy it. Refusing to buy electric ever for whatever bizarre reason you hold is just foolish. I'm not a fan of the status-symbol Prius drivers either, but that shouldn't turn you off to good technology.
 
rathi said:
Why not? I don't own an electric car now, but that is only because they simply aren't truly competitive with gasoline automobiles at the moment. However, if a car with comparable performance specs arrives, I will happily buy it. Refusing to buy electric ever for whatever bizarre reason you hold is just foolish. I'm not a fan of the status-symbol Prius drivers either, but that shouldn't turn you off to good technology.
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Because I prefer the visceral rumble of a tuned v8. My purchase of a car is more than an "Economical" choice.
 
rathi said:
Batteries are heavier than gas, but power to weight only refers to power, not energy storage. Power is measured in watts, while energy storage in measured in joules. Electric motors have much higher power to weight (watts/kilogram), while batteries have inferior energy density (joules/kilogram).

Determining which is better for a given situation is based on the amount of power you need, and the total amount of energy you need. Drag racing requires lots of power to accelerate fast, but since you only go 1/4 mile, it requires little energy. Driving on the interstate requires little power to go at 70mph, but requires a lot of energy to drive for hundreds of miles. That makes electric better for drag racing, and gasoline better for long trips.
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Oh I get it.

Next car I buy must be a 6 cylinder 3.5 "jouls". :lol:
 
Reverend_Hellh0und said:
Because I prefer the visceral rumble of a tuned v8. My purchase of a car is more than an "Economical" choice.
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So are you saying it's all about you and to hell with everyone else?

As for me, I really look forward to the day when I can fly down the highway with no sound whatsoever. I think that will be Jetson's cool. Besides, I'll be able to hear my music better (and that IS about me - oh well :)).
 
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Jerry said:
Ok, before I look at the link, this car needs to be able to transport 6+tool bags and a tailor...and most importantly, it can only cost money, not dignity.
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yes, I agree, because your dignity account has been for the most part depleted....:lol::2razz:
 
I still haven't received my electric car.
 
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