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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

The Truth About Cars

From Automotive News : "It's a vicious cycle," said Sam Abuelsamid, e-mobility analyst at Guidehouse Insights. "If Besides the heavy batteries, EVs have gained weight because they are over-engineered for safety, according to experts. You've also got to have heavier wheels and tires as the vehicle goes up in weight."

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. I blame management but it is sad that the engineers and union workers are going to get hurt too. Engineering proptypes enjoy a tax break.

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