Cars That Think

MAY 21, 2022

To underscore how safe the system was, the host of the BBC science program “ Bang Goes the Theory ” stuck his face fully into a power beam. In a separate demonstration, they were able to deliver more than 30 kilowatts over a distance of about a mile (1.6 Can the same basic physics be harnessed to replace wires today? kilometers).

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Power Powered BBC Solar 143

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

During his campaign, President Obama said he would work to put one million plug-in hybrids on American roads by 2015. Why pay $40K for a GM volt… which will look nothing more than a Malibu anyway and only get 40 miles before the gasoline engine kicks in. — Goodbye 2. — …… 5. — James 8.

Volt 42

Volt Green Electric Cars 2009 42

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

So imagine a million electric cars on US roads which all need to change these batteries in say 2015. Many of the first Prius hybrids that were released are still running strong on their NiMH batteries after 100,000+ miles. The huge hill of used batteries represents a major problem with the toxic acid and lead inside. — jerryd 7.

Oregon 58

Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58