Cars That Think
MARCH 11, 2023
Photo-illustration: Max-o-matic; photo source: M&N/Alamy Some operators of early direct-current power plants at the turn of the 20th century solved the problem of uneven power output from their generators by employing large banks of rechargeable lead-acid batteries, which served as a kind of buffer to balance the flow of electrons.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
If we wanted to recharge this from 110V domestic service we would need to pull 10,800,000/110 = 96,000 amps. I like to use the example of someone driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. A vehicle with a 200 mile range like the Tesla Roadster would easily be able to do the trip with one recharge.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Last week, at the Model S unveiling in Los Angeles, Tesla revealed that an optional “ QuickCharg e &# battery would get a full charge in 45 minutes from a 480V outlet. For the standard version, Tesla plans to use a battery that can recharge at a typical 220V outlet in about four hours. I asked Mike Omotoso, J.D.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
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. Think of driving any vehicle in the hot Los Angeles summer time. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.
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